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No hidden charges. Pay only when you use secure milestone payments.

100% Free to Use Platform

Create accounts, list services, send proposals, chat, and showcase portfolios - all completely free. Only pay 1% when you choose to secure payments with our escrow system.

✓ Free Account✓ Free Listings✓ Free Messaging✓ Free Withdrawals

Client/Buyer Fee

Only when securing payments with escrow

🇮🇳 India₹10 or 1%

Minimum ₹10, then 1% of project value
Example: ₹5,000 project = ₹50 fee

🌍 International$1/€1/£1 or 1%

Minimum $1/€1/£1, then 1% of project value
Example: $500 project = $5 fee

💡 Smart Protection: Fee is only charged when you add money to escrow. No fee for browsing or chatting!

Professional/Seller Fee

Keep 99% of what you earn!

🇮🇳 India₹10 or 1%

Maximum ₹10 on small projects, 1% on larger ones
Example: Earn ₹5,000 → Keep ₹4,950

🌍 International$1/€1/£1 or 1%

Maximum $1/€1/£1 on small jobs, 1% on larger ones
Example: Earn $500 → Keep $495

💡 Fair Deal: Fee is deducted only when client releases payment. Get full profile, unlimited proposals, and free messaging!

Additional Charges

Payment Gateway

~3%

Standard bank/card fees when adding money
(Not our profit - goes to payment providers)

💡 We're negotiating lower rates for you!

Currency Conversion

0.5%

Only if paying in different currency
₹ to ₹ or $ to $ = FREE!

Example: Indian client paying US seller = 0.5% conversion

Dispute Resolution

₹10 / $1

Small entry fee to prevent spam disputes
Winner pays nothing!

Fair resolution by our admin team. Refunded if you win!

Fee Examples

₹5,000 Project

Project Value:₹5,000
Client Pays (1%):₹50
Professional Gets:₹5,000
Professional Fee:-₹50
Takes Home:₹4,950

$500 Project

Project Value:$500
Client Pays (1%):$5
Professional Gets:$500
Professional Fee:-$5
Takes Home:$495

₹500 Small Project

Project Value:₹500
Client Pays (min):₹10
Professional Gets:₹500
Professional Fee:-₹10
Takes Home:₹490

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do I need to pay a fee?

A: The 1% fee covers the cost of our secure escrow system that protects your money. When you fund a milestone, your payment is held safely until the work is completed and approved. This protects clients from fraud and ensures professionals get paid for their work. Everything else on the platform—creating accounts, listing services, sending proposals, chatting, and showcasing portfolios—is 100% free!

Q: How is this different from other platforms?

A: Most freelance platforms charge 5-20% fees! We charge only 1% (minimum ₹10 or $1) for both clients and professionals. For example, on a ₹10,000 project, you only pay ₹100 each side (total ₹200). On other platforms, this could be ₹1,000-₹2,000! Plus, we're actively working to reduce payment gateway charges from 3% in the near future.

Q: When exactly is the fee charged?

A: For clients: The 1% fee is charged only when you fund a milestone (add money to secure the project). For professionals: The 1% fee is automatically deducted when the client releases the milestone payment to you. No fees for browsing, chatting, or sending proposals!

Q: What about payment gateway charges?

A: When you add money to your wallet via Razorpay or PayPal, they charge approximately 3% (this is their standard fee, not ours). We don't make any profit from this. Good news: We're actively negotiating with payment partners to reduce this charge soon, so you'll pay even less!

Q: Can I use the platform without paying anything?

A: Absolutely! You can create an account, list unlimited services, send unlimited proposals, chat with clients/professionals in real-time, upload portfolios, and browse the marketplace—all for FREE. You only pay the 1% fee if you choose to use our secure escrow system for milestone payments. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden charges, ever!

Q: What if I have a dispute?

A: We have a fair dispute resolution system. There's a small entry fee (₹10 for India, $1 for international) to initiate a dispute, which is charged only to the losing party after resolution. This prevents false disputes. Our team reviews evidence from both sides and makes a fair decision. The winning party pays nothing!

Q: Are withdrawals free?

A: Yes! Withdrawing your earnings to your bank account or UPI is completely FREE. No charges, no limits (minimum withdrawal: ₹100). Your money, your wallet, your choice—anytime you want to withdraw, there's zero fee from our side!

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