Breaking Down the Real Cost of Running a Secure Freelance Platform
Let’s be transparent:
Yes, Gig.tn takes a 10% commission from freelancers on every completed order. And yes — there’s a 5% fee for buyers as well.
But here’s the real question:
What do you actually get for that 10%?
This article breaks it down — not just the what, but the why. Because at Gig.tn, we believe in fairness, clarity, and building a system that works for everyone.
🔐 You're Not Just Paying a Fee — You're Paying for Protection
Every time a freelancer delivers work on Gig.tn, a lot happens behind the scenes to make sure you get paid safely and fairly.
That 10% covers:
1. Escrow & Payment Protection
We don’t just move money — we secure it in escrow.
That means:
You’re guaranteed that the client has already paid
The client is protected if you don't deliver
You both get a fair resolution if there's a dispute
Other platforms take 20% (or more) for this — and still hold your money for weeks. At Gig.tn, we only release payments after successful delivery, then let you withdraw when your balance reaches 150 DNT.
2. Manual Dispute Resolution — Not Robots
When something goes wrong, a real human reads your case.
Every dispute is investigated fairly
You get the chance to share your side
We resolve conflicts with both the buyer’s and freelancer’s effort in mind
This level of support takes time, labor, and trained staff. And it ensures that your work — and your reputation — are protected.
3. Fraud & Scam Prevention Systems
That 10% also helps cover our fraud detection tools — including:
KYC identity verification
Duplicate account detection
Off-platform payment filtering
IP pattern tracking for fake buyers/sellers
These systems actively prevent scammers from stealing your work or money. If someone tries to cheat the system — we’ll catch them. Fast.
4. Product Development & Local Payment Solutions
We constantly improve Gig.tn by building features like:
Gig add-ons to increase your earnings
New tools like saved messages, favorites, notifications
More withdrawal options: Konnect, bank transfers, checks, and more coming
You’re not just paying for the current platform — you’re funding the next version of it.
💸 But What About Other Platforms?
Here’s how we compare:
Platform | Freelancer Fee | Buyer Fee | Dispute Support | Local Payments (TN) |
Gig.tn | 10% | 5% | ✅ Human-based | ✅ Konnect, Bank, Chèque |
Fiverr | 20% | $2/order | ❌ Limited bots | ❌ Not supported |
Upwork | 10–20% | 3.4–5% | ✅ Paid plans only | ❌ Not supported |
Escrow.com | 3.25–6.5% | +fees | ✅ Yes | ❌ Not supported |
Gig.tn is built in Tunisia, for Tunisia — and we don’t charge 20%, or hide behind bots.
🎯 How Much Do You Actually Earn?
When you price your gig at 100 DNT, here’s how it breaks down:
You receive 90 DNT (Gig.tn takes 10 DNT)
The buyer pays 105 DNT (5 DNT buyer fee)
Once you reach 150 DNT, you can withdraw via:
Konnect (free)
Bank Transfer (10 DNT fee)
Check (free for payouts over 1000 DNT)
You get clarity upfront. No hidden fees. No confusing fine print.
✅ Fair, Transparent, Sustainable
Gig.tn doesn’t charge more than it should — and we don’t believe in cutting corners.
That 10% keeps the lights on, the fraud out, and the work protected.
You're not just paying to use a website. You're investing in a secure, professional freelancing ecosystem — built for Tunisians, by Tunisians.
📌 If you ever feel your earnings are being affected unfairly, or you want to challenge a commission — [Contact Support] and we’ll look into it.