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DesignCrowd vs Malt
DesignCrowd and Malt are both freelance sites. Fees — DesignCrowd: Platform fee per project. Malt: Commission around 10%.
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Key differences
- Fees — DesignCrowd: Platform fee per project. Malt: Commission around 10%.
- Only DesignCrowd offers PayPal. Only Malt offers Bank transfer.
- DesignCrowd is the older platform — founded in 2008, 5 years before Malt (2013).
- DesignCrowd is based in Australia, Malt in France.
- Malt focuses on France, Germany and Spain, while DesignCrowd operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose DesignCrowd if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2008).
Choose Malt if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You live in France, Germany or Spain.
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DesignCrowd
A design marketplace where clients run contests or hire designers for logos, branding, and web design. Designe…
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | Design & Creative | General Marketplace |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Platform fee per project | Commission around 10% |
| Payout speed | — | Within 10 days of work approval |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | Bank transfer (SEPA) |
| Availability | Worldwide | Europe |
| Local to | — | France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Paris, France |
| Popularity | 46 views · 0 likes | 49 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, DesignCrowd or Malt?
DesignCrowd: Platform fee per project. Malt: Commission around 10%.
Where are DesignCrowd and Malt available?
DesignCrowd: Worldwide. Malt: Europe.