In short:
Fiverr is a marketplace where you find and buy gigs. GigShield.ai is escrow for work with clients you already have, so it does not take a marketplace cut.
| Feature | GigShield.ai | Fiverr |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Escrow for work with your own clients | Marketplace for finding and buying gigs |
| Who finds the client | You bring a client relationship formed elsewhere | Fiverr helps clients discover freelancers |
| Funds committed before work | Yes, through a funded Project Shield | Orders are paid through Fiverr before work begins |
| Milestone payments | Built in | Available on eligible orders and projects |
| Review window | 72 hours, with automatic approval if no issue is raised | Follows Fiverr's order review and completion process |
| Dispute handling | Shield AI reviews the agreement and evidence, with human escalation after two rejected proposals | Fiverr's Resolution Center and applicable support process |
| Keeping your client relationship off-platform | Designed for clients you found elsewhere | Fiverr restricts off-platform contact and payment for Fiverr relationships |
| Payment methods | Card, bank transfer, or USDC | Payment methods depend on Fiverr's checkout options |
| Fees | 1% platform fee on the business side when funding and 1% on the professional side at withdrawal. Each side can waive its own 1% to 0% independently through the Verified Partner programme. Payment-method processing costs are separate and shown before paying. | Clients pay a 5.5% service fee, plus $3.50 on orders under $200. Freelancers pay 20% of each order. |
Features, eligibility, and policies can change. Check each platform's current terms for the relationship, location, and payment method you plan to use.
What it costs
Fiverr clients pay a 5.5% service fee, plus $3.50 on orders under $200. Freelancers pay 20% of each order.
On a $1,000 order, the client pays $1,055, the freelancer receives $800, and about $255 is charged in platform fees in total.
On the same $1,000 project, GigShield.ai means the client pays $1,010, the professional receives $990, and $20 is charged in platform fees in total. If both sides are Verified Partners, the platform fee can be $0. Payment-method processing costs are separate and shown before paying.
Fiverr is useful for finding new clients. GigShield.ai is for protecting payments with clients you already work with. Read how escrow for freelancers works or compare GigShield.ai vs Upwork.
Competitor fees as published by Fiverr and widely reported, checked 21 September 2026. They can change; check the provider's site.
Common questions
Can I use GigShield.ai with a client I met on Fiverr?+
Only in line with Fiverr's own terms, which restrict taking Fiverr clients off-platform. GigShield.ai is meant for clients you found elsewhere.
Does GigShield.ai help me find clients?+
No. GigShield.ai is not a marketplace. It protects payments for work agreed with clients you already have.
Which service is better for finding new clients?+
Fiverr is useful when you want marketplace discovery. GigShield.ai fits relationships formed elsewhere where the priority is funded milestones and a clear dispute process.
How do GigShield.ai fees work?+
The business pays a 1% platform fee when funding and the professional pays a separate 1% at withdrawal. Each side can independently waive its own 1% to 0% through the Verified Partner programme. Payment-method processing costs are separate and shown before paying.