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How much does Workana charge?
Workana charges freelancers a tiered commission and clients a service fee. Calculate how much the platform keeps on your project and how much you'd earn with no commission.
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Workana's commission drops as you bill more with the same client.
On Workana
- The freelancer earns
- USD 870
- The client pays
- USD 1,045
- The platform keeps
- USD 175
On WorkIsThere
- The freelancer earns
- USD 1,000
- The client pays
- USD 1,000
- The platform keeps
- USD 0
With WorkIsThere the freelancer earns USD 130 more and the client saves USD 45.
How Workana's commission is calculated
- 20% on the first USD 300 billed with each client.
- 10% on what is billed between USD 300 and USD 3,000 with that same client.
- 5% on anything above USD 3,000 with that client.
- In addition, the client pays a 4.5% service cost on the project amount.
Example
A USD 1,000 project with a new client: the freelancer pays 20% on the first USD 300 (USD 60) and 10% on the remaining USD 700 (USD 70), that is USD 130, and earns USD 870. The client pays USD 1,045. Between the two, the platform keeps USD 175.
Can you avoid Workana's commission?
Not within Workana: the commission is part of its terms, and closing deals outside the platform is usually prohibited by its terms. The legitimate way to avoid paying commission is to use a platform that doesn't charge one, like WorkIsThere.
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What is Workana's commission for freelancers?
What is Workana's commission for freelancers?
Tiered per client: 20% up to USD 300 billed, 10% between USD 300 and USD 3,000, and 5% above USD 3,000, according to public information verified in 2026.
Does Workana charge the client?
Does Workana charge the client?
Yes. According to public information, the client pays a 4.5% service cost on each payment.
Are there freelance platforms with no commission?
Are there freelance platforms with no commission?
Yes. WorkIsThere charges no commission to freelancers or clients, and has no paid plans either.
How much do I keep from a USD 100 project on Workana?
How much do I keep from a USD 100 project on Workana?
With a new client, the commission is 20%: you earn USD 80. On WorkIsThere you keep the full USD 100.
Public data verified in October 2026
Workana is a registered trademark of its owner. WorkIsThere is not affiliated with, associated with or sponsored by Workana. The Workana fees and plans cited come from public information (Workana's website and third-party guides) and may change: always check the current terms on its official website.
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