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Freelance platforms in India: fees compared

eGig takes zero commission from freelancers and from clients. It does not handle the payment: the client pays the freelancer the full amount agreed, directly. Upwork takes 0% to 15% from freelancers, Fiverr keeps 20% of each order, Freelancer.com takes 10% and Truelancer 8% to 10%. Contra is commission-free for freelancers. The figures below are what each platform publishes, checked on 24 Oct 2026.

Fees side by side

PlatformFee from the freelancerFee from the clientWho holds the money
eGig0%0%Nobody: the client pays the freelancer directly
Upwork0% to 15% per contract, shown before you bidNot checked for this pageUpwork, with payment protection and disputes
Fiverr20% (sellers get 80% of each order)5.5% service fee on each purchaseFiverr, until the order is complete
Freelancer.com10% (at least US$5 on fixed-price projects)3% (at least US$3 on fixed-price projects)Freelancer.com, through milestone payments
Truelancer8% to 10%, depending on the membership planNot checked for this pageNot checked for this page
Contra0% commissionSee Contra’s pricing pageNot checked for this page

Where each one fits

  • eGig: Indian clients and freelancers who are happy to agree terms and payment between themselves and keep the whole fee. The same account also finds jobs that show the salary, and a profile shows real work.
  • Upwork: long contracts with clients abroad, when you want the platform to hold the money and settle disputes.
  • Fiverr: fixed-price packages that buyers order straight from your listing.
  • Freelancer.com: bidding on many small projects posted by clients around the world.
  • Truelancer: an India-based marketplace with paid membership plans for more proposals.
  • Contra: creative freelancers with their own portfolio and clients, mostly abroad.

What eGig does not do

eGig does not hold money in escrow, so it cannot step in on a payment dispute the way Upwork, Fiverr or Freelancer.com can. Agree the work and milestones in writing first, and on bigger jobs ask for part of the fee in advance. These free tools help: contract and proposal templates, an invoice generator and a rate calculator.

Questions people ask

Which freelance platform in India charges zero commission?

eGig takes no commission from freelancers or clients: it does not handle the payment, and the client pays the freelancer the full amount agreed, directly. Contra is also commission-free for freelancers.

How much does Upwork take from freelancers?

Upwork charges freelancers a service fee of 0% to 15% per contract. It is set for each contract and shown before you send a proposal (Upwork Help, checked 24 Oct 2026).

How much does Fiverr take from sellers?

Sellers receive 80% of each order, so Fiverr keeps 20%. Buyers also pay a service fee of 5.5% on each purchase (Fiverr Help Center, checked 24 Oct 2026).

How much does Freelancer.com charge?

Freelancers pay 10% (at least US$5 on fixed-price projects) and employers pay 3% (at least US$3), according to its fees page, checked 24 Oct 2026.

If eGig takes no commission, how do I make sure I get paid?

Agree the scope, price and milestones in writing before you start, ask for part of the payment in advance on larger work, and send an invoice for each milestone. eGig has free contract, proposal and invoice tools for this. eGig does not hold money in escrow, so it cannot step in on a payment dispute the way Upwork or Fiverr can.

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Sources

Each platform’s own page, checked on 24 Oct 2026. Fees change, so check the platform before you decide.