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Fastwork vs Fiverr
Fastwork and Fiverr are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $830–$930 on Fastwork and $800 on Fiverr, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $830–$930 on Fastwork and $800 on Fiverr, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Fiverr offers PayPal and Payoneer.
- Only Fiverr lists built-in payment protection (Order funds held until delivery is approved).
- Fiverr is the older platform — founded in 2010, 5 years before Fastwork (2015).
- Fastwork is based in Thailand, Fiverr in Israel.
- Fastwork focuses on Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, while Fiverr operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Fastwork if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You live in Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam.
Choose Fiverr if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
- You want built-in payment protection.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2010).
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | Gig Marketplace |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 17% commission, sliding to ~7% high-value | 20% seller commission |
| Minimum payout | — | $1 PayPal, $10 Payoneer, $20 bank transfer |
| Payout speed | — | 14 days after order completion (7 for Top Rated, Pro and Seller Plus), Early Payout for a 1% fee |
| Payment protection | — | Order funds held until delivery is approved |
| Withdraw via | Automatic weekly bank transfer | PayPal, Payoneer, Bank transfer (via Payoneer) |
| Availability | Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam (as Fastlance) | Worldwide |
| Local to | Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam | — |
| Founded | 2015 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: FVRR |
| iOS app | — | App ★ 4.9 |
| Android app | — | App ★ 4.5 |
| Popularity | 98 views · 0 likes | 49 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Fastwork or Fiverr?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $830–$930 on Fastwork and $800 on Fiverr, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Fastwork and Fiverr available?
Fastwork: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam (as Fastlance). Fiverr: Worldwide.