Freelance Platform Fees & Reviews (2026)

Marketplace commission is only the first cut. Each profile below summarizes public fee structures, who the platform fits, and links to a dedicated page with the UnFee calculator ready for that marketplace — so you see net income, not just the headline rate.

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  Upwork

  5% - 20% (Sliding scale)

  12M+ users

  The world's largest freelancing platform.

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  Fiverr

  20% flat fee

  4M+ users

  Best for quick, specific gig-based work.

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  Toptal

  0% for freelancers

  Top 3% users

  Exclusive network for top-tier freelancers.

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  Freelancer.com

  10% or $5 fixed

  50M+ users

  A massive global marketplace for all budgets.

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  Deel

  0% for contractors

  150K+ users

  The modern HR platform for global teams.

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  Braintrust

  0% fees

  10K+ users

  User-owned freelancer network.

Need payment rails after the platform pays out? Read the main PayPal vs Wise vs Payoneer vs Stripe guide.