[leohonexus]

I think this is a great idea and I do see a need in high-value freelance services that can benefit from better presentation, e.g. design / architecture studios.

That being said, 1% without a cap is still a lot! If I make $80k annually from my services, Portal would be $800 - and at that price point I have lots of alternatives that may not look as nice but can be just as efficient and WAY cheaper once the pipeline is set up - e.g. Basecamp, Notion templates for freelancers. Curious to know how you think about the pricing.

[Romateslax]

Thanks for the great feedback and totally get where you're coming from!

Pricing is definitely not set in stone and will likely be adapted based on the feedback. My starting point is all the freelance platforms out there that take up to 20% in some cases. So I thought 1% is a good start, especially considering the fact that even payment processing fees are usually higher. But you're making a great point, it shouldn't feel like you're paying too much, so capping the fee is a good idea :)

[tetrisgm]

What cut does Upwork or Fiverr take?

[Romateslax]

Upwork charges freelancers 10-20%, depending on the total earnings, and clients - 5%, Fiver charges freelancers 5-20% and clients - 5%, If I remember correctly. And yes, they do bring you clients, so higher fee some what makes sense. Portal at the initial stage is designed for freelancers that do get inquiries from their network and other places.

[MrLeap]

This comparison would only be relevant if portal connects me with new clients.