intajFreelance platform fee calculator
See what you really keep after the platform takes its cut, and what to charge so the money that reaches you matches your rate. Fees checked on each platform's own pages. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
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Fees are the platforms' published rules for freelancers on the date shown; your account may show other numbers (plans, promotions, taxes). Not financial advice.
Fees used by this calculator
| Platform | Fee for freelancers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Upwork | Upwork: a variable fee from 0% to 15% per contract, shown to you before you send the proposal or accept the offer; set the slider to the rate Upwork shows you. | Official page |
| Freelancer.com | Freelancer.com: 10% or $5, whichever is greater, on fixed-price projects (10% on hourly projects). | Official page |
| PeoplePerHour | PeoplePerHour: 20% of lifetime billing with each buyer up to $350, 7.5% up to $7,000, 3.5% above (excl. VAT); shown here for a new buyer. | Official page |
| Malt | Malt: 5% (excl. VAT) on most projects; some projects in France, Spain and Belgium carry 10% (excl. VAT) for the first 6 months. | Official page |
| Workana | Workana: 20% up to $300 billed with the same client, 10% from $300 to $3,000, 5% above; shown here for a new client. | Official page |
| freelancermap | freelancermap: no commission on projects; a Premium subscription (€13.99 a month) gives unlimited applications. | Official page |
| Contra | Contra: no commission for freelancers; an optional Pro plan costs $29 a month. | Official page |
| Mostaql (مستقل) | Mostaql: a commission of 15% or 20% on your earnings, depending on your membership plan; set the slider to your plan's rate. | Official page |
| Khamsat (خمسات) | Khamsat: 20% of the seller's earnings on each service. | Official page |
| CrowdWorks (クラウドワークス) | CrowdWorks: 20% on the part of a contract up to ¥100,000, 10% from ¥100,000 to ¥200,000, 5% above (plus consumption tax on the fee); task jobs 20%. | Official page |
| Kmong (크몽) | Kmong (notice of July 2024): 16.4% on the first ₩700,000, 9.4% up to ₩2,000,000, 4.4% above, plus a 3.3% payment fee and VAT on both; rates can vary by category. | Official page |
| Direct client (no platform) | Direct client: no platform fee; only your payment provider's costs, if any (add them in the optional field). | – |
Questions
Why does the platform fee matter so much?
Because it comes off every invoice. A 10% fee on a year of work is more than a month of income, so it belongs in your rate the same way your software and tax do.
How do I keep my rate on a platform?
Charge the amount the calculator shows under "To keep this amount, charge". It works the fee backwards, including minimum fees and tiers, so what lands in your account matches the rate you set.
What about payment and withdrawal fees?
Platforms and payment services may also charge to move money to your bank or convert currency. Add them as a percentage in the optional field; check your own account for the exact numbers.
Do fees change?
Yes, platforms update them. Each rule here links to the platform's own page and shows the date we checked it. If a number looks different in your account, your account is right.
Is anything I type saved or sent?
No. The calculator runs in your browser and does not store or send the numbers you enter.
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