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Are There Any Fees for Freelancers or Buyers on Gig.tn?

Understanding Gig.tn’s Fee Structure

Updated over 2 months ago

Gig.tn is designed to be the most affordable, fair, and transparent freelancing and escrow platform in Tunisia.

Unlike international platforms like Fiverr (20% freelancer fee) or Upwork (10-20%), Gig.tn keeps fees low while covering the costs of secure transactions, escrow protection, and local support.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what fees exist on the platform and why they matter.


🔹 Freelancer Fees on Gig.tn

📌 Freelancers are charged a 10% service fee on every completed order.

Example:

  • You sell a service for 200 DNT

  • Gig.tn takes 10% (20 DNT)

  • You receive 180 DNT in your account balance

🔹 Why Does Gig.tn Charge This Fee?

  • Covers secure escrow transactions (protecting freelancers from non-paying buyers)

  • Funds manual dispute resolution (unlike Fiverr/Upwork, where decisions are automated)

  • Pays for marketing, platform development, and security improvements

💡 Gig.tn's 10% fee is among the lowest in the industry—less than Fiverr (20%) and the same as Upwork’s minimum fee.


🔹 Buyer Fees on Gig.tn

📌 Buyers pay a small 5% processing fee when placing an order.

Example:

  • You order a service worth 300 DNT

  • Gig.tn charges a 5% processing fee (15 DNT)

  • Your total payment = 315 DNT

🔹 Why Does Gig.tn Charge a Buyer Fee?

  • Covers escrow processing & transaction security

  • Ensures safe payment handling & fraud prevention

  • Helps fund customer support & dispute resolution services

💡 This fee is lower than international platforms—many charge extra processing fees (Fiverr takes up to 10%, Upwork charges payment fees + VAT).


🔹 Payment Withdrawal Fees for Freelancers

Once freelancers reach 150 DNT in earnings, they can withdraw their funds through three payout methods:

Withdrawal Method

Fee

Processing Time

Konnect (D17 Wallet)

Free

Instant - 24h

Bank Transfer (for withdrawals over 1000 DNT)

10 DNT

1-3 business days

Check (for withdrawals over 1000 DNT)

Free

1-2 weeks

🚨 Tip: Konnect is the fastest & most cost-effective way to withdraw your money.


🔹 Refund Fees & Policy

  • If a refund is issued, buyers receive funds as Gig.tn platform credit.

  • If the refund amount is over 150 DNT, it can be withdrawn to a bank account (standard withdrawal fees apply).

  • No additional refund processing fees—unlike PayPal, which charges fees on refunded transactions.

💡 Refunds are manually reviewed to ensure fairness, preventing abuse from buyers or sellers.


🔹 Why Gig.tn’s Fees Are Fair & Competitive

Many platforms charge hidden or extra fees—Gig.tn keeps it simple and transparent.

Platform

Freelancer Fees

Buyer Fees

Extra Processing Fees?

Gig.tn

10%

5%

No extra hidden fees

Fiverr

20%

5-10%

Yes (service fees, VAT, conversion fees)

Upwork

10-20%

3-5%

Yes (payment processing fees, VAT, currency fees)

Escrow.com

Varies

Varies

Yes (high transaction fees, tiered pricing)

📌 Gig.tn’s fees are designed to be fair while ensuring platform sustainability and high-quality service.


What You Pay on Gig.tn

Freelancers pay 10% per completed gig (no hidden fees)
Buyers pay 5% processing fees (lower than most platforms)
Free & low-cost withdrawal options (Konnect = Free, Bank Transfer = 10 DNT)
No extra fees on refunds (buyers get platform credit or bank transfers for 150+ DNT)

🚀 Gig.tn is the most affordable and secure freelancing & escrow platform for Tunisians!

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