Fiverr Fees Explained — How Much Does Fiverr Take? (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 4 min read

Fiverr is one of the most popular freelance marketplaces worldwide, known for its gig-based model. Its fee structure is straightforward — but adds up quickly at scale. Here is exactly what both sellers and buyers pay.

Fiverr Seller Fee: 20% Flat

Fiverr takes a flat 20% service fee from every seller on every transaction — there is no tiered system, no loyalty discount for high earners. This is double Upwork's 10% fee.

Fiverr Buyer Fee: 5.5% + Small Order Fee

Buyers pay a service fee on top of the listed gig price:

• 5.5% of the order value (minimum $2.50)
• +$2.50 small order fee on purchases under $75

Example: A $20 gig costs the buyer $20 × 1.055 + $2.50 = $23.60. The seller receives $20 × 0.80 = $16. Fiverr takes $7.60 in total — 38% of what the buyer paid.

How to Price Your Gig to Account for Fees

To take home a specific amount, divide by 0.80:

To take home $200, price the gig at $200 ÷ 0.80 = $250. Fiverr takes $50, you keep $200. The Fiverr Fee Calculator works in both directions.

Fiverr vs Upwork — Which Is Cheaper for Freelancers?

Upwork's 10% flat fee is substantially better for freelancers than Fiverr's 20%. On a $1,000 project: Upwork leaves you $900; Fiverr leaves you $800 — a $100 difference. At $10,000/month in revenue, that gap becomes $1,000/month.

Fiverr's advantage is discoverability — it drives significant buyer traffic to gigs, reducing the time you spend on client acquisition. The fee is partly the cost of that marketing.

Clearing Funds on Fiverr

Fiverr holds funds for 14 days after order completion (7 days for Top Rated Sellers) before releasing them to your account. Factor this into your cash flow planning, especially for high-value orders.