Fees · Workana
Workana fees explained
| Item | What Workana publishes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Client service cost | 4.5% of the total on a contract; minimum $2 USD | Help |
| Payment processing | Dynamic by payment method and client country; shown at payment time | Help |
| Freelancer commission | Per client relationship (USD): 20% $0–$300; 10% $301–$3000; 5% $3000+ | Help |
| Workana Max (clients) | $299 USD/year or $199 USD / 6 months; client commission 0% | Upgrade page |
| Signup / proposals | Creating a profile, posting a project, and sending proposals are free | Help |
How the freelancer tiers work
- Bands are calculated in USD on the total the same client has paid that freelancer, regardless of either party’s country.
- Help says all payments count: fixed-price, hourly, extensions, direct hire, and direct payments.
- Once cumulative paid value for that client exceeds $300, the freelancer’s commission on further work with them is 10%; above $3000 it is 5%.
- Enterprise client projects may have commission subject to review (Help note).
- Help warns freelancers not to discuss Workana’s commission with the client as a disintermediation invite (sanction risk).
$500 worked example (illustrative)
Assume a first hire with a new client, no Max plan, ignore processing/FX/tax:
- Client service cost: 4.5% of $500 = $22.50 (above the $2 floor).
- Freelancer at the opening 20% band: keeps $400 of $500 before withdrawal.
- If that same client later takes the relationship past $3000 paid, later payments to that freelancer are at the 5% freelancer band.
Hub: multi-platform fee comparison.
FAQ
What does a Workana client pay?
On a contract, the client pays a service cost of 4.5% of the total, with a minimum of $2 USD. Payment-processing fees are separate and shown at checkout. Posting a project and messaging freelancers is free. Workana Max clients pay 0% client commission.
What commission does a Workana freelancer pay?
Freelancer commission is tiered by lifetime USD paid by that same client: 20% from $0–$300, 10% from $301–$3000, and 5% above $3000. All payment types with that client count. Enterprise projects may be reviewed separately.
What is Workana Max?
Workana Max is an optional client subscription listed at $299 USD/year or $199 USD every 6 months. Max clients pay 0% client commission; freelancers still pay their relationship-tier commission.
Sources
- Workana Help — How is the commission calculated: help.workana.com/.../How-is-the-commission-calculated-at-Workana (checked Nov 6, 2026)
- Workana Help — How much does it cost to use Workana: help.workana.com/.../How-much-does-it-cost-to-use-Workana (checked Nov 6, 2026)
- Workana Max / upgrade pricing table: workana.com/upgrade (checked Nov 6, 2026)
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