WorkIsThere vs Fiverr
The Free Fiverr Alternative
Fiverr is a legitimate and huge platform, but it keeps 20% of every sale and adds a service fee for the buyer. WorkIsThere works with projects and proposals, like Workana or Upwork, in Spanish, Portuguese and English, and charges no one a fee. What you agree on with your client is what you get paid.
Quick comparison
| Fiverr | WorkIsThere | |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer fee | 20% of every order, including tips and extras | 0% |
| Client fee | 5.5% of the order + USD 3.50 on orders under USD 200 | 0% |
| Model | The freelancer lists fixed-price services (“gigs”) and the buyer picks one | The client posts a project and freelancers send proposals |
| Share WhatsApp, phone, email or a Meet/Zoom link | Not allowed: its rules forbid exchanging contact details | Allowed from the first message |
| Paid plans | Yes: Seller Plus (Kickstart, Standard and Premium) from USD 15 per month | None |
| When you can withdraw | After a 14-day clearance period (shorter for Top Rated and Pro) | You get paid directly when the client pays you |
| How you get paid | Through Fiverr: PayPal, Payoneer, bank transfer via Payoneer or the Fiverr card | Directly between client and freelancer (bank transfer, Mercado Pago, Pix, PayPal, Payoneer, Wise…) |
| Main client language | Mostly English (the site has a Spanish version) | Spanish, Portuguese and English, focused on Latin America |
| Chat, deliveries and ratings | Yes | Yes, with a workspace, progress updates and mutual ratings |
| Escrow payment | Yes: Fiverr holds the money until the order is completed | No: payment is agreed between the parties |
Why try WorkIsThere if you're coming from Fiverr?
You keep 100%
On a USD 500 order on Fiverr, the freelancer receives USD 400 because the platform keeps 20%. On WorkIsThere you get the full USD 500.
Your client pays no extra
With no 5.5% service fee and no flat surcharge on small orders, hiring is cheaper. That lets you charge a fair price without losing competitiveness.
Clients come to you with a project
Instead of waiting to be found among thousands of gigs, you see projects posted by clients from Latin America and send your proposal: 4 free per week plus 2 permanent ones for every job you finish.
No 14-day wait to get paid
Since payment is direct, there is no clearance period and no balance held on the platform. You get paid by whatever method you agree on with your client.
What you should know
Fiverr is a serious, publicly traded company, and its fee pays for real protection: it holds the buyer's money until the order is completed. WorkIsThere does not hold money in escrow: client and freelancer agree on payment directly. That is why we recommend splitting big jobs into deliveries, asking for a deposit or a small first milestone, checking ratings and keeping everything in writing in the chat. In return, nobody takes a cut of what you earn.
Coming from Fiverr? Get started in 3 minutes
- 01
Create your free account with your email or with Google.
- 02
Copy the description, skills and portfolio work you already show in your gigs to your profile.
- 03
Browse projects in your field and send your first 4 proposals of the week, or post your project if you want to hire.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Fiverr charge in fees?
How much does Fiverr charge in fees?
According to its help center, Fiverr keeps 20% of every order (including tips and extras) and charges the buyer a 5.5% service fee, plus USD 3.50 on orders under USD 200.
Can I share my WhatsApp or email with a client on WorkIsThere, unlike on Fiverr?
Can I share my WhatsApp or email with a client on WorkIsThere, unlike on Fiverr?
Yes. On WorkIsThere you can share your phone, WhatsApp, email or a Google Meet or Zoom link from the very first message, and also send files in the chat (up to 10 MB). There are no penalties for talking outside the platform, because we don't take a cut of what you agree.
What is the best Fiverr alternative with no fees?
What is the best Fiverr alternative with no fees?
If you want to avoid fees, WorkIsThere: 0% for freelancers and clients, no paid plans, with projects, proposals, chat, deliveries and mutual ratings.
Does WorkIsThere work like Fiverr?
Does WorkIsThere work like Fiverr?
Not exactly. On Fiverr you list fixed-price packages; on WorkIsThere the client posts a project and you send a proposal with your price and your deadline, like on Workana or Upwork.
Can I have a profile on both Fiverr and WorkIsThere?
Can I have a profile on both Fiverr and WorkIsThere?
Yes. Many freelancers use several platforms at once. Just follow each platform's rules with the clients you meet there.
How do I get paid on WorkIsThere if there is no escrow?
How do I get paid on WorkIsThere if there is no escrow?
You agree on the method with your client in the chat (bank transfer, Mercado Pago, Pix, PayPal, Payoneer, Wise or other). For big jobs, it's best to agree on a deposit and payments per delivery.
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Fiverr is a registered trademark of its owner. WorkIsThere is not affiliated with, associated with or sponsored by Fiverr. The Fiverr fees and plans cited come from public information and may change: always check the current terms on their official site.
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