Freelance Platform Fee Calculator

Marketplaces take a cut. Enter the fee you pay and the amount you want to keep — we’ll tell you what to charge.

How to price after platform fees

Price = amount you want to keep ÷ ((1 − platform fee) × (1 − payment fee)). Adding the fee percentage on top isn't enough: a 20% fee on a 1,200 price takes 240, leaving 960.

Freelance marketplaces typically charge freelancers somewhere between 0% and 20%, and payment or withdrawal methods can add more. Enter the fees that apply to you.

Frequently asked questions

Why isn't adding 20% enough to cover a 20% fee?

Because the fee is taken from the higher, final price. To keep 1,000 after a 20% fee you need to charge 1,250, which is 25% more.

Should I charge marketplace clients more than direct clients?

Many freelancers list a higher rate on platforms to cover fees, and offer direct clients their standard rate where the platform's terms allow it.

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