Fiverr

Review:

Fiverr is an online marketplace where employers can find freelancers. The site has varied pricing as price packages are set by freelancers, allowing employers to filter their search results by budget. The platform itself is free to use.

Pros:

• Employers can browse through dozens of candidates instantly by using relevant keywords and searching for the service needed.
• Most freelancers have a function on their profile to compare packages offered.
• The website administrators offer support if a freelancer has not completed an order or if there is a dispute.
• It is free to use the platform. Employers only pay the freelancer for services provided.
• There is a variety of pricing options available as freelancers set their own prices.
• Fiverr holds your payment until work is completed by the freelancer.

Cons:

• Employers must do a lot of preliminary research to find someone who is adequately qualified.
• Pricing is set by the freelancer and no negotiations can be made unless ordering a custom package.
• While customer support can be contacted for disputes, not much can be done if the freelancer's skills are inadequate.

Reputation:

Fiverr has mixed reviews on Trustpilot, with some employers stating that they have had a good experience with the site's structure, and others saying that they were "scammed" by underqualified freelancers. The website has a 3.8 out of 5-star rating with more than 60% of reviewers rating the site as excellent, and just under 30% of reviewers rating the site as bad.

Fiverr vs. Upwork:

Upwork is a freelancing platform that connects employers with freelancers from around the world. While the site works in a similar way to Fiverr, Fiverr has a more attractive user interface that is easier to use. Fiverr has a clearer display of a freelancer's rating, packages, and work samples. Fiverr also takes a smaller fee from freelancers.

Fiverr vs. Freelancer:

Freelancer is a website where employers can post a project that needs completing, and freelancers bid on the project. This works differently to Fiverr, where freelancers first post their services and employers approach them. There is an option for employers to browse through profiles on Freelancer, but this function is not easy to find on the website.

Fiverr vs. Guru:

Guru connects employers with freelancers by allowing them to post projects or browse profiles. The website claims to have the lowest fees in the freelance marketplace, but firm pricing is not advertised. Employers can review work before paying, which makes the site somewhat secure. Fiverr makes its pricing and terms of service clearer than Guru.