The short version
Fiverr is built around gigs that buyers come to you for, and takes 20% of each order. On Open Lance you can sell the same kind of packaged service as a Drop-In, but you can also bid on jobs clients post and work on fixed-price, hourly or monthly contracts. Commission depends on the type of work: Drop-Ins have a flat rate for everyone, while Ultra members pay 0% on fixed-price and hourly contracts.
| Open Lance | Fiverr | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on packaged services | A flat Drop-In commission of 5%, the same for every seller | 20% of each order |
| Commission on contract work | 0% with Ultra on fixed-price and hourly work, 5% without | Not applicable; work is sold as gigs |
| How you find work | List Drop-Ins and bid on posted jobs | List gigs and wait for buyers |
| Ways to work | Fixed-price, hourly, Dedicated Hire, Drop-Ins | Mostly fixed-price gigs |
| When earnings clear | A short clearance period after release | 14 days after completion, or 7 days for Seller Plus, Top Rated and Pro sellers |
| Existing reputation | Verified stats from other platforms count toward rank | Levels stay on Fiverr |
Fiverr figures are from Fiverr's own help pages, checked September 2026. Its terms can change, so check Fiverr's current fees before deciding.
Selling services versus finding work
Fiverr is a storefront: you list gigs and wait to be found, which works once you rank and is slow when you are new. Open Lance lets you do both. List your services as Drop-Ins, and bid on jobs clients post so you are not only waiting.
What you keep
Fiverr takes 20% of every order. On Open Lance, Drop-In sales carry a flat commission of 5%, shown before you publish. If you move your repeat clients onto fixed-price or hourly contracts, Ultra members pay 0% on that work and freelancers without Ultra pay 5%.
Four ways to work
Open Lance supports four kinds of engagement, so the contract can match the work:
- Fixed-price projects, split into milestones that are funded one at a time.
- Hourly contracts with a weekly hour limit and a work diary the client approves each week.
- Dedicated Hires, for ongoing monthly work with one freelancer.
- Drop-Ins, packaged services with a set price that clients buy directly.
Bring your track record
Moving platforms usually means starting from zero. On Open Lance you can add your stats from Upwork, Fiverr and other platforms. Our team verifies them, and verified experience counts toward your rank here, not just a line in your bio.
How payment works
Fiverr holds earnings for 14 days after an order is completed, or 7 days for Seller Plus, Top Rated and Pro sellers.
On fixed-price work the client funds each milestone before it starts. When they approve the work it is released, either straight away or after a short review window, and if they do not respond it approves automatically after a set time.
On hourly work the client funds each week up front, up to the agreed weekly limit. The freelancer logs hours in a work diary, the client approves them at the end of the week, and approved hours are paid from that funding. Unused funding goes back to the client.
Released money clears for a short period before it can be withdrawn, because card payments can be reversed for a while after they are made.
What clients pay
Posting a job, reviewing proposals and messaging are free. When a client funds work, an escrow handling fee is added, plus a one-time initiation fee on each new contract. Both are shown before paying, and neither is taken from the amount that goes to the freelancer.
When Fiverr may suit you better
Fiverr has a very large pool of buyers searching for gigs. If you already rank well there with a highly packaged service, that traffic is worth a lot. Open Lance has far fewer buyers today, so it makes most sense as a place to grow client relationships and contract work alongside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I sell packaged services like Fiverr gigs?
- Yes. They are called Drop-Ins: a set price, delivery time and number of revisions. Drop-In sales carry a flat commission of 5% that is the same for every seller.
- Does Ultra remove commission on Drop-Ins?
- No. Ultra removes commission on fixed-price and hourly contracts. Drop-Ins and Dedicated Hires keep their own flat rate.
- How long before I can withdraw?
- Released money clears for a short period, shown on your Earnings page, before it can be withdrawn. Fiverr holds earnings for 14 days, or 7 for Seller Plus, Top Rated and Pro sellers.
- Can I bring my Fiverr reviews?
- You can add your Fiverr stats to your profile. Once verified, they count toward your rank on Open Lance.