Simple, transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No subscriptions. No pay-to-bid. Just fair, simple pricing that aligns our success with yours.
No job posting fees
No subscription required
Pay only when you hire
How our fees work
5%
Platform fee on funded milestone amount
- Only charged when you fund milestones
- Includes milestone payment handling and dispute process
- Dispute resolution included
5%
Success fee on released payments
- No bidding fees ever
- Half the industry standard
- Keep more of what you earn
$20
Refundable commitment signal
- 100% refunded when you hire and fund within 7 days
- Filters unserious buyers
- Better proposals for you
How we compare
| Feature | Indeelancer | Fiverr | Upwork | Freelancer.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer fee* | 5% | 5.5%† | Up to 7.99%‡ | 3% (min) |
| Freelancer fee* | 5% | 20% | ~0–15% | ~10–11% |
| Applying for work | Invite-only proposals; buyers see up to 8 curated matches | N/A (service listings) | Paid tokens | Bid limits by tier |
| Payment protection | Milestone payments | Funds held until delivery | Milestone (fixed) / tracking (hourly) | Milestone payments |
* Platform fees only. Excludes taxes, currency conversion, optional upgrades, and third-party payment charges.
† Fiverr: An additional flat fee may apply to smaller orders.
‡ Upwork: A reduced 3% buyer fee is available only to eligible U.S. clients paying via bank transfer. Freelancer fees vary by contract; proposals require purchased tokens (“Connects”).
Freelancer.com: Minimum fees apply on both buyer and freelancer sides; exact rates vary by region.
Pricing FAQ
Common questions about our fees and payments
The buyer platform fee (5%) is added when you fund a milestone. The freelancer success fee (5%) is deducted when payment is released. You never pay anything until work is actually happening.
The $20 AUD posting bond helps prevent spam and low-quality briefs. It is 100% refundable when you hire a developer and fund your first milestone within 7 days of receiving proposals. If you choose not to proceed, the bond helps cover review and moderation costs.
No hidden fees. The only costs are: 5% buyer fee on funded milestone amounts and the refundable $20 posting bond. Indeelancer absorbs standard payment processing costs — no additional processing fees are charged to buyers or freelancers.
GST is charged on Indeelancer platform fees only if/when Indeelancer is GST-registered. If Indeelancer is not GST-registered, GST is not charged. Freelancers are responsible for their own tax obligations. We provide clear invoices and payment records for your accounting.
If work hasn't started, milestones can be cancelled for a full refund. During work, our dispute resolution process ensures fair outcomes. See our refunds policy for details.
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