Jobbers.io vs Fiverr: Complete 2026 Comparison

Fiverr is the world’s second-largest freelance marketplace and the most recognized platform for gig-based freelance services. As of Fiverr’s most recently reported quarter (Q1 2026, ended March 31, 2026), the platform served approximately 2.9 million active buyers across 160+ countries, with average annual spend per buyer reaching $356 — up 15.4% year-over-year even as the overall buyer count continues to decline. Third-party web analytics estimate Fiverr’s traffic in the tens of millions of monthly visits, though exact figures vary by source and change month to month. Founded in 2010 in Tel Aviv with the premise of $5 micro-gigs, Fiverr has grown into a platform spanning 750+ service categories.

Jobbers.io is a commission-free freelance marketplace built on a fundamentally different economic model: zero commissions for both freelancers and clients, with direct payment negotiation between parties. It generates approximately 300,000 daily visits (self-reported platform data) and competes not by matching Fiverr’s scale but by offering freelancers something Fiverr structurally cannot — 100% of their project earnings with no percentage-based deduction.

This comparison examines every dimension that matters when choosing between these platforms: commissions, earnings, business models, buyer access, payment terms, features, and strategic fit. The differences between Fiverr and Jobbers.io are not subtle — they represent two opposing philosophies about how freelance marketplaces should operate.

Last updated: July 2026  |  Fact-checked against: Fiverr International Ltd. Q1 2026 earnings release (April 29, 2026), Fiverr Help Center, Upwork Help Center, and SEC filings.

⚠️ Please verify these numbers before relying on them. Commission rates, service fees, small-order thresholds, payment-hold periods, and active-buyer statistics are updated by platforms without notice and are sometimes reported inconsistently even across official channels. Before making a business, pricing, or contractual decision, confirm current fees directly on Fiverr’s Help Center, Upwork’s Help Center, or by contacting the platform. This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice.

Commission: The 20% Question

The commission structure is the single largest financial difference between these two platforms — and for freelancers earning any meaningful income, it is a career-defining number.

Fiverr seller commission: Flat 20% on all earnings. No tiers, no volume discounts, no exceptions, no negotiations, for standard gigs. Whether you complete a $10 gig or a $10,000 project, Fiverr takes one-fifth. This commission applies to your base gig price, all gig extras (rush delivery, additional revisions, commercial-use rights, source files), and tips. Since March 2025, freelancers using Fiverr’s Logo Maker tool are instead placed on a separate tiered earnings model that starts at 20% and can range up to 50% depending on trailing 12-month Logo Maker sales volume (verified via Fiverr’s own Help Center). When a buyer pays you $1,000 on a standard gig, you receive $800. Always — unless you’re on the Logo Maker tier system.

Fiverr buyer fees: Per Fiverr’s official Help Center, buyers pay a 5.5% service fee on the purchase price, plus a $3.50 fee added to orders under $200. Independent fee-tracking sites report a range of historical variations on this threshold ($2 under $50, $2.50 under $75, $3 under $100), which illustrates how often this specific fee has changed — always confirm the live figure at checkout. These buyer-side fees don’t come out of the seller’s pocket directly, but they inflate the total price buyers pay, which can reduce what buyers are willing to spend on a gig.

Fiverr’s marketplace take rate: According to Fiverr’s Q1 2026 earnings release, the trailing-twelve-month marketplace take rate (marketplace revenue divided by gross merchandise value) was 27.7%. This is roughly 1.4 times Upwork’s most recently reported marketplace take rate of 19.4% (Q1 2026) and is not directly comparable to Jobbers.io, which does not charge a percentage-based commission at all. Note that Fiverr’s marketplace take rate doesn’t capture optional add-on spend such as Seller Plus subscriptions, Promoted Gigs advertising, or Fiverr Pro fees, which some sellers pay on top of the 20% commission.

Jobbers.io commission: 0%. No percentage-based deduction from any earnings. When a client pays you $1,000, you receive $1,000. There is no tiered structure because there is no commission to tier. There are no client-side service fees that inflate project costs. Jobbers.io does charge for a paid Connects/credits system used to submit proposals — this is a business-development cost, not a commission on completed work, and it is comparable in concept (though not in mechanics) to Upwork’s own Connects system.

The math at Fiverr’s 20% flat commission is straightforward but severe: for every $5 you earn, Fiverr takes $1. For every $100, Fiverr takes $20. For every $1,000, Fiverr takes $200. This is not a marginal cost — it is one-fifth of your professional output, deducted from every standard-gig transaction, with no path to reduce it regardless of how much you earn or how long you’ve been on the platform.

Annual Earnings: What You Actually Keep

The following comparison isolates the commission impact — the structural difference between the platforms. Both Jobbers.io and Fiverr involve costs for proposals and business development (Jobbers.io uses paid Connects for proposals; Fiverr sellers invest time and sometimes money in gig optimization, Seller Plus subscriptions, or Promoted Gigs advertising). The commission is what separates them.

$20,000 annual billing: Fiverr (20% commission): you keep $16,000. Jobbers.io (0% commission): you keep $20,000. Difference: $4,000/year.

$40,000 annual billing: Fiverr: you keep $32,000. Jobbers.io: you keep $40,000. Difference: $8,000/year.

$60,000 annual billing: Fiverr: you keep $48,000. Jobbers.io: you keep $60,000. Difference: $12,000/year.

$100,000 annual billing: Fiverr: you keep $80,000. Jobbers.io: you keep $100,000. Difference: $20,000/year.

At $60,000 in annual billing — a realistic figure for a full-time freelancer — the 20% commission costs $12,000 per year. Over 5 years, that is $60,000. Over 10 years, $120,000. Over a 20-year freelance career, $240,000, assuming flat billing and no compounding or reinvestment — actual outcomes will vary. This is not an abstract number: for many freelancers it represents a meaningful share of a home down payment, retirement contributions, or a child’s education fund.

For context, a freelancer on Upwork today would generally pay a variable freelancer service fee between 0% and 15% per contract (Upwork replaced its old tiered 20%/10%/5% structure with this model on May 1, 2025), with most freelancers reporting an effective rate around 10%. Even at that lower rate, $60,000 in annual billing means roughly $6,000 lost to commission — half of Fiverr’s flat-rate cost, but still $6,000 more than a $0-commission platform.

Even part-time freelancers feel the impact. A side-income freelancer earning $1,000/month on Fiverr loses $200/month — $2,400/year — to commission. On Jobbers.io, that $2,400 stays in their pocket.

Business Model: Gig Marketplace vs. Direct Marketplace

Beyond fees, Fiverr and Jobbers.io operate on fundamentally different marketplace models that shape the entire freelancer experience.

Fiverr’s gig model: Sellers create pre-packaged service listings (“gigs”) with defined deliverables, pricing tiers (Basic, Standard, Premium), and delivery timelines. Buyers browse the catalog and purchase gigs directly — similar to buying a product from an online store. This model has distinct advantages: it enables passive income potential (gigs can attract buyers without active outreach), standardizes pricing (reducing negotiation friction), and lowers the barrier for buyers (they see exactly what they get before purchasing). Fiverr’s model works particularly well for commoditized services — logo design, social media posts, voiceovers, basic website setups — where scope is predictable and deliverables are standardized.

The gig model also has structural limitations. Pricing tends to compress downward because buyers compare pre-packaged gigs side by side, creating pressure to undercut competitors. The starting-at-$5 heritage (though most serious sellers price far higher now) established a buyer expectation of low cost that can be difficult to overcome. Complex, custom, or strategic work does not fit neatly into pre-packaged tiers, and the model can incentivize volume over depth.

Jobbers.io’s direct marketplace model: Freelancers create profiles showcasing their skills, experience, and portfolio. Clients search and discover talent, then contact freelancers directly to discuss scope, negotiate terms, and agree on payment. This model prioritizes relationship-based work — custom projects, ongoing engagements, and direct communication between professional and client without platform intermediation in pricing or scope definition.

The direct model favors freelancers who can communicate their value, negotiate effectively, and manage client relationships independently. It allows unlimited pricing flexibility and enables the kind of long-term client relationships that generate high lifetime value in freelancing. It does require more active business development compared to Fiverr’s passive gig catalog.

Payment: When You Get Your Money

Fiverr’s payment timeline is one of its most-discussed features and represents a real cash-flow constraint for sellers.

Fiverr payment hold: Per Fiverr’s own Help Center, funds clear 14 days after order completion for standard sellers, and 7 days for Top Rated Sellers, Fiverr Pro talent, and Seller Plus members. This means that when you deliver a $500 project and the buyer marks it complete, you cannot access the $400 (after the 20% commission) until roughly two weeks later. For sellers completing multiple orders per week, meaningful sums can be perpetually “in transit” — earned but inaccessible.

Fiverr withdrawal options: PayPal, bank transfer, Payoneer, the Fiverr Revenue Card, and direct deposit for eligible U.S. sellers, each with its own minimums and small processing fees. Processing adds several business days after the clearance period, so total time from delivery to money in your bank account can run to two or three weeks for standard sellers, less for Top Rated/Pro sellers. Confirm current withdrawal fees and minimums in Fiverr’s Help Center, as these are periodically adjusted.

Jobbers.io payment terms: Payment is negotiated directly between freelancer and client. There is no platform-imposed clearance period and no mandatory waiting period. Freelancers can negotiate upfront deposits (25–50% is a common practice in direct-negotiation freelancing generally), milestone payments, payment on delivery, or any other arrangement. The platform does not intermediate the payment flow.

Trade-off: Fiverr’s payment system includes an escrow-like structure — the buyer pays Fiverr, Fiverr holds the funds, and releases them to the seller after completion and clearance. This reduces non-payment risk but delays access to your own money. Jobbers.io’s direct payment model offers potentially immediate access on whatever terms you negotiate, but requires freelancers to manage their own payment security through contracts, deposits, and vetting. Newer freelancers may value Fiverr’s structured buyer-payment guarantee despite the delay; experienced freelancers who use contracts and request deposits may find the direct model more efficient.

Buyer Base and Market Access

Fiverr: Approximately 2.9 million active buyers as of March 31, 2026 (defined by Fiverr as buyers who ordered a gig in the trailing 12 months), down from 3.5 million a year earlier — a decline of roughly 18%. This continues a multi-year downward trend from a peak above 4 million active buyers in 2022. Average annual spend per buyer has risen accordingly, reaching $356 as of Q1 2026, up 15.4% year-over-year, which Fiverr attributes to a strategic shift toward higher-value and more complex projects. Fiverr spans 750+ service categories. Fiverr does not currently disclose fine-grained figures like visitor-to-lead conversion rate or a regional revenue breakdown on a regular basis in its public releases, so treat any such figures you see elsewhere as third-party estimates rather than confirmed company data.

Jobbers.io: Approximately 300,000 daily visits across its marketplace (self-reported), serving both international clients (jobbers.io) and the Moroccan/MENA market (jobbers.ma). As a commission-free platform, Jobbers.io attracts clients who prefer to allocate their full budget to freelancer compensation rather than platform fees. The client base includes small and medium businesses, entrepreneurs, and direct hiring managers.

Honest assessment: Fiverr’s buyer base is substantially larger and its brand recognition is stronger, particularly among small businesses and individual buyers seeking one-off services. The gig catalog model generates meaningful inbound traffic — buyers searching for specific services find pre-packaged gigs and purchase directly, creating a passive-income dynamic that doesn’t really exist on profile-based platforms. However, Fiverr’s active buyer count has been declining for several consecutive years, and the platform’s low-cost heritage can still limit pricing power for some categories. Jobbers.io’s smaller market means fewer buyers but also less downward price pressure and zero commission on completed work.

The Seller Experience: Control and Autonomy

Pricing control: On Fiverr, sellers set gig prices within a three-tier structure (Basic, Standard, Premium) plus optional extras. While sellers technically control their prices, the marketplace structure creates competitive pressure: buyers compare multiple gigs side by side, and pricing is one of several factors in Fiverr’s search ranking. On Jobbers.io, freelancers quote prices directly to clients based on project scope, with no standardized tier structure and no algorithmic pressure to price lower.

Communication control: Fiverr restricts seller-buyer communication to the platform and prohibits sharing external contact information before or outside a contract; violations can lead to account warnings or suspension under Fiverr’s Terms of Service. This protects Fiverr’s revenue model but limits how freelancers build direct relationships with clients. On Jobbers.io, freelancers and clients communicate directly with no platform-imposed restriction on how they connect or continue their professional relationship.

Algorithmic dependency: Success on Fiverr is heavily influenced by the platform’s search algorithm, which weighs factors including gig quality signals, response time, delivery speed, order completion rate, seller level, and reviews. Fiverr’s seller levels (New Seller, Level One, Level Two, Top Rated Seller) gate access to certain features and visibility. Fiverr also offers a Promoted Gigs advertising feature that lets sellers pay for additional visibility on top of the 20% commission — an optional cost, but one many active sellers choose to pay.

Jobbers.io’s approach: Profile visibility is not governed by a proprietary ranking algorithm gated behind seller tiers, and there is no pay-to-be-seen advertising layer stacked on top of a commission. Freelancers present their profiles; clients discover and contact them directly.

The Fiverr Earnings Reality

Independent research on Fiverr seller earnings — most frequently traced back to older studies by Priceonomics and Earnest that have been widely recirculated across freelance-industry blogs for several years — has estimated that the median Fiverr seller earns in the range of $60/month, with roughly 70% of sellers earning less than $100/month and only about 1% earning $2,000 or more per month. Important context: Fiverr does not publish official seller-earnings distributions, these figures originate from research that is now several years old, and current earnings patterns may differ meaningfully, particularly as Fiverr has shifted its own strategic focus toward higher-value projects and Fiverr Pro. Treat these numbers as directional historical context rather than a current guarantee, and be skeptical of any site (including this one) that presents them as precise, up-to-date statistics.

What the underlying commission math does confirm, independent of any earnings study, is that the 20% commission takes a proportionally larger bite out of smaller earners. A seller grossing $100/month keeps only $80 after Fiverr’s cut — for someone already earning below a living-wage equivalent from the platform, losing a fifth of it is a real constraint. On a commission-free platform like Jobbers.io, that same $100 gross is $100 kept (before any Connects spent to win the work).

At the other end of the spectrum, high-earning Fiverr sellers billing $5,000+/month lose $1,000+ monthly — $12,000+ annually — in commission. These sellers have typically built strong reputations and repeat-buyer relationships, capabilities that would likely transfer to other platforms. The relevant question for them is whether Fiverr’s buyer-discovery traffic still justifies surrendering a fifth of their income, or whether their established client base and reputation would generate comparable revenue through a commission-free channel.

Where Fiverr Genuinely Excels

A fair comparison requires acknowledging what Fiverr does better than most alternatives, including Jobbers.io.

Passive income potential. Fiverr’s gig catalog model is one of the closest things in freelancing to a product-based business. Once gigs are live and ranking well, buyers can discover and purchase them with limited ongoing outreach from the seller. No commission-free direct marketplace fully replicates this dynamic, since direct marketplaces depend on clients actively finding and choosing to contact a specific freelancer.

Buyer traffic volume. Fiverr’s large volume of monthly visits creates a substantial flow of buyers actively searching for services. A well-optimized gig in a popular category can receive consistent inbound orders. This traffic volume is Fiverr’s core asset and the primary reason many sellers accept the 20% commission.

Low barrier to entry. Creating a gig on Fiverr is straightforward, with no bidding or proposal-writing required to get discovered. For new freelancers uncomfortable with active business development, Fiverr’s passive listing model lowers the anxiety of starting out.

Structured buyer expectations. Fiverr’s tier system (Basic/Standard/Premium) pre-sets buyer expectations on deliverables, pricing, and timelines, which reduces scope creep and negotiation friction for standardized services.

Brand recognition. Fiverr is a widely recognized name in small-business circles. Many non-technical buyers default to Fiverr when they need freelance services simply because it’s the platform they already know.

Who Should Choose Fiverr

You sell standardized, productizable services. If your services fit neatly into pre-packaged tiers with clear deliverables (logo design, social media graphics, voice-over recording, basic website development, video editing), Fiverr’s gig model is designed for you.

You prioritize passive income over maximum earnings. If your goal is to create gigs that can generate orders with minimal ongoing outreach — even at the cost of a 20% commission — Fiverr’s catalog model provides this in a way few alternatives do.

You are brand new to freelancing. If you have no portfolio, clients, or professional network yet, Fiverr’s low barrier to entry lets you start earning and gathering reviews relatively quickly.

You want buyer payment protection. Fiverr’s escrow-like structure means buyers pay before you begin (or before funds are released), which reduces non-payment risk — valuable for sellers concerned about international buyers or unfamiliar clients.

Who Should Choose Jobbers.io

You want to keep 100% of what you earn. If maximizing take-home pay is the priority, the math is unambiguous. On Jobbers.io, there is no commission and no percentage deducted from your earnings. A $1,000 project is $1,000 received.

You offer custom, high-value, or strategic services. If your work involves custom scoping, discovery calls, or complex deliverables that don’t fit into three pricing tiers, direct negotiation lets you price based on value rather than package structure.

You want to build direct client relationships. If your business model depends on repeat clients, referrals, and long-term relationships, an unrestricted communication model lets you build those connections without platform-imposed limitations.

You are an established freelancer. If you already have a portfolio, testimonials, and professional credibility, you don’t need gig packaging to present your services — and a commission-free platform ensures your expertise is compensated in full.

You want control over payment terms. If you prefer to negotiate upfront deposits, milestones, or payment on delivery rather than waiting on a platform-imposed clearance period, a direct payment model gives you that control.

The Multi-Platform Strategy

As with most platform comparisons, the most effective approach for many freelancers isn’t exclusive commitment to one platform but strategic use of each for its strengths.

Use Fiverr for passive buyer discovery. Fiverr’s gig catalog can serve as a supplementary income channel, especially for standardized services. Treat the commission as a customer-acquisition cost for buyers you might not otherwise reach.

Use Jobbers.io for maximum earnings on custom work. For higher-value projects and clients who find you through Jobbers.io’s marketplace, you keep 100% of the negotiated price.

Shift volume over time. As independent client channels (referrals, content marketing, professional network) develop, gradually increasing the share of work flowing through commission-free platforms directly increases take-home income. A freelancer earning 50% of a $60,000 annual income on Fiverr and 50% on Jobbers.io pays roughly $6,000 in commission (versus $12,000 fully on Fiverr). At 25%/75%, that drops to roughly $3,000.

Feature-by-Feature Summary

Seller commission: Fiverr: flat 20% on standard gigs, including tips (Logo Maker: tiered 20–50%). Jobbers.io: 0%.

Buyer fees: Fiverr: 5.5% service fee + $3.50 fee on orders under $200 (per Fiverr’s Help Center; verify at checkout, as this has changed before). Jobbers.io: 0%.

Marketplace take rate: Fiverr: 27.7% (trailing twelve months to Q1 2026). Jobbers.io: 0% on transactions.

Proposal/business development cost: Fiverr: time invested in gig creation/optimization; optional Promoted Gigs or Seller Plus subscriptions. Jobbers.io: paid Connects for proposals.

Payment hold: Fiverr: 14 days standard, 7 days Top Rated/Pro/Seller Plus. Jobbers.io: none — direct payment between parties.

Payment protection: Fiverr: buyer pays upfront, funds held until delivery approval. Jobbers.io: no platform escrow — freelancer manages payment security via contracts/deposits.

Marketplace model: Fiverr: gig catalog (pre-packaged services). Jobbers.io: direct marketplace (profile-based discovery, direct negotiation).

Active buyers: Fiverr: ~2.9 million (as of March 31, 2026). Jobbers.io: ~300,000 daily visits (self-reported).

Service categories: Fiverr: 750+. Jobbers.io: multiple categories across major freelance disciplines.

Communication restrictions: Fiverr: external contact info restricted before/outside a contract per Fiverr’s ToS. Jobbers.io: no restrictions.

Algorithmic ranking: Fiverr: seller levels, search algorithm, review-dependent visibility. Jobbers.io: profile-based discovery without a proprietary scoring system.

Pricing model: Fiverr: three-tier gig packages (Basic/Standard/Premium) + extras. Jobbers.io: open negotiation, unlimited pricing flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fiverr actually take from sellers in 2026?

Fiverr charges a flat 20% commission on standard-gig earnings — every gig payment, every extra, and every tip. There are no volume discounts and no way to lower this percentage regardless of how much you earn or how long you’ve been on the platform. Freelancers using Fiverr’s Logo Maker tool are instead on a separate tiered model (20% to 50%, based on trailing 12-month sales volume) that has applied since March 2025. Fiverr’s own reported marketplace take rate — which reflects revenue as a share of all money moving through the platform, including buyer fees — was 27.7% for the twelve months ending Q1 2026. Always confirm the exact current commission for your seller type at Fiverr’s Help Center before pricing your services.

Is Jobbers.io actually commission-free?

Yes — Jobbers.io charges 0% commission on freelancer earnings and 0% fees on client payments. What the client pays for your work is what you receive. Jobbers.io does use a paid Connects/credits system for submitting proposals, which is a business-development cost, similar in concept to Fiverr sellers investing in gig optimization or paid promotion. The key difference is that no percentage is deducted from your actual project earnings on Jobbers.io, whereas Fiverr deducts 20% from every standard-gig payment.

Can I earn passive income on Jobbers.io the way I can on Fiverr?

Not in the same way. Fiverr’s gig catalog lets sellers create pre-packaged listings that buyers purchase directly — closer to a product storefront that can generate orders with limited ongoing outreach. Jobbers.io operates as a direct marketplace where clients discover freelancer profiles and initiate contact, which requires more active engagement but allows custom scoping, flexible pricing, and direct client relationships. Many freelancers use both: Fiverr for gig-based discovery, Jobbers.io for higher-value custom work where zero commission has the biggest impact.

Why has Fiverr’s active buyer count been declining?

Fiverr’s annual active buyers fell from a peak above 4 million in 2022 to approximately 2.9 million as of Q1 2026 — a multi-year decline. Over the same period, average annual spend per buyer has risen (to $356 as of Q1 2026), meaning the remaining buyers are spending more per transaction. Fiverr’s management has attributed this to a deliberate strategic shift toward higher-value, more complex engagements (including Fiverr Pro and Dynamic Matching) rather than pure buyer-count growth. Broader market maturation and competition from other platforms are also plausible contributing factors, though Fiverr’s public disclosures focus on the upmarket strategy explanation.

How do Fiverr’s payment holds affect freelancer cash flow?

Fiverr holds funds for 14 days after order completion for standard sellers (7 days for Top Rated Sellers, Fiverr Pro talent, and Seller Plus members) before they clear to your available balance, per Fiverr’s Help Center. Withdrawal processing then adds further business days depending on the payout method. For active sellers, this means a meaningful share of already-earned income is perpetually “in transit” rather than accessible. On Jobbers.io, payment terms are whatever freelancer and client agree upon directly, with no platform-imposed hold.

Is it worth paying Fiverr’s commission for its buyer traffic?

It depends on your alternatives. For freelancers with no other client channels — no network, no portfolio visibility, no outreach capability — Fiverr’s buyer traffic is effectively what the 20% commission buys. But the calculation changes as you build independent channels. A freelancer who earns half their income through a zero-commission platform like Jobbers.io cuts their blended commission rate in half; at 75% through a commission-free channel, the blended rate drops further. Every project shifted to a zero-commission channel is, in effect, a raise on that project’s revenue.

Which platform is better for custom, high-value projects?

Jobbers.io. Fiverr’s three-tier gig structure (Basic/Standard/Premium) works well for standardized services but constrains custom work that requires detailed scoping, multiple discovery calls, or flexible pricing. Jobbers.io’s direct-negotiation model lets you price based on project value and complexity, with no percentage deducted from the agreed price afterward. For a $10,000 custom project, the difference between keeping $8,000 (Fiverr, at 20%) and keeping $10,000 (Jobbers.io) is substantial.

Does Fiverr’s commission apply to tips?

Yes, for standard gigs. Fiverr’s 20% commission applies to tips the same way it applies to the base order — if a buyer tips you $50, you receive $40 and Fiverr keeps $10. This is one of the more frequently criticized aspects of Fiverr’s fee structure, since tips are traditionally understood as a direct reward from buyer to seller. Confirm this still applies to your account type at Fiverr’s Help Center, since fee policies are periodically revised.

What happens to my Fiverr reviews and seller level if I stop using the platform?

Your gigs, reviews, and seller level remain on your Fiverr account, but visibility typically declines over time as Fiverr’s algorithm favors active sellers with recent orders and fast response times; extended inactivity can also affect seller-level status. Reviews are not portable to another platform — the reputation you build on Fiverr stays on Fiverr. This is a genuine lock-in consideration when comparing a gig-catalog platform to a profile-based one.

Can I use both Fiverr and Jobbers.io at the same time?

Yes. Neither platform requires exclusivity, and using both strategically is a common approach for maximizing total income: Fiverr for passive gig-based discovery in categories where the catalog model works well, and Jobbers.io for custom projects and higher-value engagements where keeping 100% of the project price matters most. Many freelancers gradually shift their earning mix toward commission-free channels as their direct client relationships grow.

Where can I verify the latest fees and figures for Fiverr, Upwork, and Jobbers.io?

For Fiverr, check the Fiverr Help Center for current fees and Fiverr’s Investor Relations site for official quarterly metrics like active buyers, spend per buyer, and take rate. For Upwork, the Freelancer Service Fee help page and client pricing page are the authoritative sources. For Jobbers.io, current commission and Connects pricing are listed directly on jobbers.io. Because all three platforms update fees periodically, treat any comparison article — including this one — as a starting point for research, not a final source.

Further Reading: Official Sources

• Fiverr International Ltd. — Q1 2026 Earnings Release (active buyers, spend per buyer, marketplace take rate)
• Fiverr Help Center — Paying for Orders, Extras, or Custom Offers (current buyer service fee)
• Fiverr Help Center — Logo Maker Earnings Tier Model
• Upwork Help Center — Freelancer Service Fee
• Upwork — Client Pricing Page
• SEC EDGAR — Fiverr International Ltd. Filings

This article was written by the editorial team at jobbers.io, a commission-free freelance marketplace where freelancers keep 100% of their earnings and clients pay exactly what they negotiate — with zero platform commissions on either side. Our editorial team specializes in freelance-marketplace fee structures, platform economics, and the global gig economy, and fact-checks figures against official sources on each update cycle.