Sara J.

I'm not complaining about Fiverr as a customer because I've found some fantastic freelancers over there who have done some beautiful work - quickly and for far less than what they're worth. I've even tipped because I'd felt they undercharged for what they've provided.

However, as a freelancer myself, I wouldn't waste my time now that I've worked with this company for a little while.

They take a minimum of $1 out for each gig, including extras, tips - you name it. Someone ordered a $20 gig from me and they still took $4, even though it was one gig sum, not 4.

In addition, you'll wait several weeks until funds clear and they'll charge you to release them. For one $5 gig, you'll end up with $3 before it's all said and done and you won't get paid for weeks.

I just wanted to put this out there.

I thought it would be a good way to earn a few bucks, but for the work you do and what you get paid (after fees), I would encourage you to not underestimate your worth.
Don't settle for this place.

Companies should make money to hook you up with clients - but there's a difference between profit and greed.

Fiverr, in my opinion (as a freelancer) practices the latter.

I had a profile with Elance for several years and had no complaints.

I was able to keep my location and my earnings private if I chose to. This isn't the case with Upwork.

After a phone call and several postings in the forum, I had made it clear that freelancers have the right to decide whether or not they want to display their earnings and location because this is a personal decision. There are several other freelancers in agreement - and hundreds of complaints in the forums.

No change whatsoever.

These are privacy violations, and Upwork doesn't care. People are unhappy - they've spoken about this - and Upwork doesn't care.