How Gigwyn compares to other marketplaces
One flat commission, one flat buyer fee, escrow-style protection. Here is how that stacks up against the marketplaces you already know.
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Freelance and services marketplaces
Commission and fee figures are approximate, from public sources, and change over time. Confirm current rates with each provider.
| Platform | Focus | Seller fee | Buyer fee | Payment held until approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GigwynUs | Freelance services, gigs, jobs & custom offers | 12% flat — keep 88% | 3% flat | Yes — held until approval |
| Fiverr | Productized freelance services | 20% flat | ~5.5% + small-order fee | Yes — held until approval |
| Upwork | Freelance contracts and hourly work | 10% flat (since 2023) | ~5% (varies) | Yes — escrow / hourly protection |
| Freelancer.com | Bidding marketplace for projects | 10% or $5 min | 3% or $3 | Yes — milestone escrow |
| PeoplePerHour | Freelance services and offers | Tiered, up to ~20% | Varies | Yes — held until approval |
| Toptal | Vetted talent, elite network | No direct % — built into client rate | Built-in markup | Yes — managed contracts |
| 99designs | Design contests and projects | Variable (~5–15%) | Varies by package | Yes — held until approval |
General product marketplaces
These sell goods rather than services, so only the fee and protection columns are a fair comparison.
| Platform | What it sells | Typical fee | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigwyn | Services from freelancers | 12% seller / 3% buyer | Held until the buyer approves |
| Amazon | Physical and digital products | ~8–15% referral by category | A-to-z Guarantee |
| eBay | Auction and fixed-price goods | ~13% final value (varies) | Money Back Guarantee |
| Etsy | Handmade, vintage and craft goods | 6.5% transaction + payment + $0.20 listing | Etsy Purchase Protection |
| Shopify | Your own storefront (not a marketplace) | 0% commission, monthly plan | Merchant's own policy |
Where Gigwyn differs
Flat, published pricing
One number for each side: sellers keep 88% (a flat 12% commission) and buyers add a flat 3%. No tiering, no per-client fees, no listing or monthly charges.
Escrow-style by default
Payment is collected at checkout and held until the buyer approves delivery. The seller is only paid once the work is accepted, on gigs and milestones alike.
Built for services, not products
Gig packages, custom offers, job posts, proposals and milestone-based projects are first-class — not bolted onto a storefront built for physical goods.
Selling, hiring and disputes in one place
Reviews, order threads, revisions, disputes and payouts live together, so both sides have a single record of what was agreed.
Larger marketplaces bring more buyer traffic and brand recognition. Gigwyn is smaller and competes on take-home pay, clear pricing and payment protection — so sellers keep more of each order, and buyers only pay when they approve the work. If raw reach is your priority, a larger marketplace may suit you; if margin and control matter, Gigwyn is built for that.
Marketplace comparison questions
How is Gigwyn different from Fiverr or Upwork?+
Gigwyn charges a flat 12% seller commission and a flat 3% buyer fee with no listing or monthly fees. Fiverr charges sellers 20% and adds a buyer service fee, while Upwork charges a 10% freelancer fee plus a client fee. Gigwyn also supports gigs, custom offers, job posts and milestone projects in the same place.
Does Gigwyn charge buyers a fee?+
Yes, buyers pay a flat 3% service fee on top of the gig or project price. It is shown before payment is confirmed, along with the full order total.
Is Gigwyn cheaper than other freelance marketplaces?+
For sellers, the flat 12% commission is lower than Fiverr's 20% and simpler than tiered or variable pricing elsewhere, so sellers keep 88% of every completed order. Actual take-home depends on the marketplace and the order, so compare the current published rates before choosing.
How does Gigwyn compare to product marketplaces like Amazon, eBay or Etsy?+
Products marketplaces sell physical or digital goods and charge category-based referral or transaction fees. Gigwyn sells professional services, so it adds freelancer-specific tools — gig packages, custom offers, proposals, milestones and paid revisions — on top of escrow-style payment protection.
How are payments protected on Gigwyn compared to other marketplaces?+
Gigwyn holds the buyer's payment until they approve the delivery, similar to escrow on Fiverr, Upwork and Freelancer. If a dispute is resolved in the buyer's favour, the buyer is refunded and no commission is kept. Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy.
Are competitor fees shown here exact?+
No. Competitor figures are approximate, drawn from public sources, and change over time. Use them as a starting point and confirm current rates with each provider. Gigwyn's own rates are exact: a flat 12% seller commission and a flat 3% buyer service fee.
Keep more of every order
List free, keep 88%, and get paid when the buyer approves the work.