Time for a better freelance platform?

Stop losing money to high commissions and waiting weeks for payouts. Zinn Hub gives you three ways to earn in one platform — gig-style Zinns, post-a-project bidding with free proposals, and a direct freelancer hire directory — with direct PayPal/Stripe payouts at checkout and crypto acceptance built in.

0%Commission on First $500
3Revenue Streams in One Platform
InstantDirect Payouts at Checkout

Choose your current platform

Select the platform you’re thinking of leaving — we’ll show you exactly what you’ll gain by switching to Zinn Hub.

Fiverr
20% commission on every sale

Fiverr takes a flat 20% cut, controls your pricing, suppresses your gigs algorithmically, and blocks direct client communication. You do the work — they keep a fifth. And you only have ONE way to earn: waiting for buyers to find your gigs.

Gigs + Projects + direct hire — 3 revenue streams See the full comparison
Upwork
20% fee + you pay to bid

Upwork charges up to 20% commission, forces you to buy Connects just to apply for jobs, and holds your earnings for up to 14 days. The system penalises you for trying.

Free proposals, instant payouts + passive Zinn sales See the full comparison
SEOClerks
20% cut + dated platform

SEOClerks charges 20% on every sale with an interface that hasn’t evolved in years. Limited buyer trust, poor dispute handling, restricted payment options — and gig listings are your only income stream.

Gigs + Projects + direct hire with crypto built in See the full comparison
PeoplePerHour
Fees on both sides of the deal

PeoplePerHour charges sellers up to 20% and buyers a separate fee too, driving clients away. AI screens your proposals, and new sellers get buried with minimal visibility.

Free proposals + Zinns + your own payment accounts See the full comparison
Freelancer.com
Contest model devalues your work

Freelancer.com’s contest system means you do free work hoping to win. High fees, aggressive bidding wars, and milestone payment delays make it hard to build sustainable income.

List Zinns, bid free, get paid — no contests See the full comparison
The Hoth
Agency markup, no provider choice

The Hoth charges agency prices for anonymous outsourced work. No escrow, no placement preview, and third-party reviews report AI content and irrelevant sites.

Pick your link builders, escrow, 3 revenue streams See the full comparison
Legiit
15% fee + pay for visibility

Legiit takes 15% on every sale and charges $27+/month just to appear in search. Their terms allow discounting your services without permission. SEO-focused niche limits growth.

Free visibility, price control + Projects bidding See the full comparison
Konker
20% cut + platform bugs

Konker takes 20% on every sale with a well-documented history of broken refunds, platform bugs, and weak quality control. SEO-only gig listings cap your earning potential.

Gigs + Projects + direct hire, 45+ categories See the full comparison
Guru
9% + 2.9% handling + memberships

Guru stacks a 9% commission on top of a 2.9% handling fee, requires paid memberships for lower rates, and forces you to bid for every job. Ageing platform with declining activity.

Free bids + Zinns + directory, no memberships See the full comparison
99designs
Spec work — losers get $0

99designs makes designers compete for free in contests. Only winners get paid. The platform keeps 30–40% of contest fees. Stolen designs and random account suspensions are widely reported.

Every order paid + 3 revenue streams, no spec See the full comparison

Three ways to work — all in one platform

Every platform above locks you into one workflow. Zinn Hub gives you three — use one, two, or all three. No other freelance marketplace offers this combination.

Zinns Like Fiverr

List service packages with fixed pricing. Buyers purchase directly at checkout, payment lands in your PayPal or Stripe instantly. Passive income that sells while you sleep.

Projects Like Upwork — free

Buyers post projects, you submit proposals and get hired. Actively win work with free proposals — no Connects, no paid bids. Bigger custom jobs on top of your Zinn sales.

Freelancer Directory Direct hire

Build a public freelancer profile showcasing your skills, rates, and portfolio. Buyers browse the directory and hire you directly — inbound work with no proposals needed.

On Fiverr / SEOClerks / Konker revenue stream — waiting for buyers to find your gigs
On Zinn Hub revenue streams — passive, active, and inbound

More channels = more conversations = more sales.

Coming from a gig-only platform? You’re currently relying on one acquisition channel. Zinn Hub unlocks three working in parallel — passive Zinn sales while you sleep, active Project bids when you want more work, and inbound directory hires from buyers searching for your skills. Same effort. Triple the earning paths.

How every platform compares

A side-by-side look at what you’re paying, how you get paid, what workflows you have, and what you’re missing out on.

FeatureFiverrUpworkSEOClerksPeoplePerHourFreelancer.comZinn Hub
Commission rate20% flat20%→10%→5%20% flatUp to 20%10-20%0% first $500, then 15%→8%
Revenue streams available1 (gigs only)1 (projects only)1 (gigs only)1-2 (projects + limited gigs)1-2 (projects + contests)3 (Zinns + Projects + Directory)
Payout methodPlatform-controlledPlatform-controlledPlatform walletPlatform-controlledPlatform-controlledYour own PayPal/Stripe or 6 methods
Payout speed14+ day hold5-14 days3-7 days3-15 days15-30 daysInstant (direct) or weekly Friday (platform)
Crypto paymentsNoNoLimitedNoNoYes — USDT & USDC via NOWPayments
Cost to bid/applyN/A (gig model)Paid ConnectsFreeLimited free proposalsPaid bidsFree — always, unlimited
Direct client contactRestrictedMonitoredLimitedRestrictedMonitoredDirect messaging built in
Custom offersSeller-onlyProposals onlyLimitedQuotes onlyMilestonesTwo-way — send or receive
SubscriptionsPartialNoNoNoNoYes — daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
Earnings dashboardBasicBasicMinimalBasicBasicFull dashboard with CSV export
Concierge supportNoNoNoNoNoFree personal setup help
Exclusive to Zinn Hub
Buyer Insights — know your buyers before you sell

Something no other freelance marketplace offers. Every Zinn Hub seller gets access to detailed intelligence profiles on their buyers — trust scores, order history, spending patterns, rejection behaviour, refund rates, and even the exact requirements buyers submitted on past orders. See who you’re working with before you accept a single order.

Leave private notes for yourself or share public notes with other sellers — building a real community where freelancers look out for each other. On Fiverr and Upwork, you sell blind. On Zinn Hub, you sell smart.

Learn About Buyer Insights →

Why freelancers are making the switch

Zinn Hub was built by freelancers, for freelancers. Here’s what makes it different from everything else out there.

Three revenue streams vs one

Gig-only platforms like Fiverr cap your income at one channel — waiting for buyers. Zinn Hub unlocks three: Zinns (passive), Projects (active bidding), and the freelancer directory (inbound hire). Same effort, triple the earning paths.

Direct payments at checkout

Connect your own PayPal or Stripe account. When a client buys your service, the money goes straight to you — not into a platform wallet you have to withdraw from weeks later.

Accept crypto from every client

Every Zinner automatically accepts USDT and USDC via NOWPayments. You don’t even need a crypto wallet — choose platform payouts every Friday via bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer, or your own crypto wallet.

0% commission on your first $500

Start earning from day one with zero commission on your first $500 in sales. After that, a fair tiered scale from 15% down to 8% means the more you earn, the less you pay. See our full pricing breakdown.

Free concierge setup service

Not sure where to start? Our founder Neil personally helps new Zinners set up their profile, optimise their listings, and land their first orders — completely free through Zinn Concierge.

Free resources & monthly competitions

Access free guides, tools, and resources to grow your business. Plus, enter our monthly competitions with cryptocurrency prizes — just for being an active Zinner.

How much more could you earn on Zinn Hub?

Use our free Income Calculator to compare your earnings across platforms — see the difference instantly.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about switching to Zinn Hub.

Yes, registration is completely free. There are no monthly fees, no subscription charges, and no hidden costs to get started. You earn 0% commission on your first $500 in sales, and after that a fair tiered commission scale applies — from 15% down to as low as 8% — far lower than most competing platforms. You also get free access to freelancer resources and can enter monthly competitions with cryptocurrency prizes.
On Fiverr (and SEOClerks, Konker, and similar gig-only platforms), you have one way to earn: list gigs and wait for buyers to find you. On Zinn Hub, you unlock three revenue streams working in parallel. Keep your gig income going with Zinns, actively win bigger jobs by bidding on Projects (proposals are always free — no Connects), and get inbound hires through the freelancer directory. Same effort, three acquisition channels instead of one. More channels means more conversations means more sales.
Yes — Zinn Hub Projects works just like the proposal systems on Upwork, PeoplePerHour and Guru, but with one critical difference: proposals are always free. No Connects to buy, no per-bid fees, no paid memberships, no monthly limits. Browse projects in your specialty, submit proposals, and get hired — same workflow minus the toll gate. You can also list Zinns for gig-style income and build a freelancer profile for direct hire. Three revenue streams, one platform.
Zinn Hub gives you two ways to get paid. Connect your own PayPal and/or Stripe account to receive instant payments directly at checkout — no platform wallets, no waiting. Alternatively, use platform payments and choose from six payout methods — PayPal, crypto (USDT or USDC), bank transfer (UK, EU, or US), or Payoneer — all paid out automatically every Friday. Track every transaction and payout in real time from your Payouts dashboard.
No. Every Zinner automatically accepts USDT and USDC from buyers via NOWPayments. You don’t need your own crypto wallet — platform payouts happen every Friday, and you can choose to receive the funds via bank transfer (UK, EU, or US), PayPal, Payoneer, or your own crypto wallet — whichever suits you best.
Absolutely. Many Zinners run profiles on multiple platforms while transitioning. There’s no exclusivity requirement — you can maintain your existing listings elsewhere and add Zinn Hub alongside them. Most sellers find that once they experience direct payouts, lower fees, and three revenue streams in one place, Zinn Hub becomes their primary platform naturally.
Zinn Concierge is a free, personal setup service where our founder Neil helps you get started on Zinn Hub. He’ll assist with optimising your profile, setting up your first Zinns, connecting your payment accounts, and showing you how to stack all three revenue streams — Zinns, Projects, and the freelancer directory — for maximum earning. No other marketplace offers this level of personal support. Learn more about Zinn Concierge.
Zinn Hub covers all digital services including SEO, web design, content writing, social media marketing, PPC management, graphic design, video production, app development, and much more. You can sell one-time services, subscriptions (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly), hourly rate services, and even video consultations. You can also bid on custom Projects or be hired directly from the freelancer directory. If you’re currently selling a digital service on another platform, you can sell it on Zinn Hub — and add two more income streams on top of what you already do. Browse our marketplace categories to see where your services fit.
Yes — Zinn Hub supports two-way custom offers. You can send bespoke proposals to buyers with one-time or subscription pricing, service requirements, and private checkout links. Buyers can also request a custom offer directly from your store using the Request Custom Offer button. It works both ways, unlike most platforms where only one side can initiate.
About 15 minutes. Three guided wizards walk you through everything: the Store Setup Wizard for your profile and branding, the Payment Setup Wizard to connect your payout methods, and the Zinn Creation Wizard to build your first service listing. Each wizard auto-saves your progress so you can come back anytime. If you want help, our Concierge service can walk you through every step — including how to set up Projects bidding and your freelancer directory profile.

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Join Zinn Hub today and unlock three revenue streams from day one — Zinns for passive sales, Projects for free proposal bidding, and the freelancer directory for direct hire. Direct payments, crypto acceptance, and your first $500 commission-free.

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