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.

The Australian page allows employers to browse through those freelancers who specialize in Australian services, such as Australian accents, taxes, building and planning codes, and more. Employers can also pay freelancers in Australian dollars.

Pros:

• Employers can browse through dozens of Australian-based or experienced candidates.
• 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.
• Payment can be done in Australian dollars.
• 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.
• The site lacks a secondary filter so employers must search through all the fields offered on the Australian page.
• 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. OzLance:

OzLance is a dedicated Australian freelance job board that employers can post on for free. Fiverr also allows employers to use the website for free, but they are an international site with a page dedicated to Australian-based freelancers. OzLance allows employers to compare freelancer profiles while Fiverr only compares packages.

Fiverr vs. Airtasker:

Airtasker started out as an Australian-based freelance website but is now also available in New Zealand, the U.S., and the U.K. Fiverr, by contrast, is an international site. Airtasker is the better option for Australian employers, as the majority of traffic comes from Australia. Both platforms allow employers to use them for free.

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.