Odesk Fees

oDesk allowed freelancers to apply to a set number of jobs for free. Upwork introduced "Connects" (digital tokens).

| Platform | Freelancer Net Earnings | Client Total Cost | Platform Revenue | |----------|------------------------|------------------|------------------| | | $1,000 | $1,100 (client pays 10% fee) | $100 | | Upwork (current) | $920 (10% on first $500, 8% on next $500) | $1,050 (client pays 5% fee) | $130 | odesk fees