The Questyz Blog

Marketplace economics, honestly explained.

In-depth writing on what task and freelance marketplaces actually charge — and how Questyz is building a fairer alternative. Verified numbers, transparent methodology, no marketing fluff.

Featured · May 29, 2026

The Real Cost of Marketplace Fees in 2026: A Side-by-Side Comparison

TaskRabbit takes 35–40%. Fiverr takes 29%. Upwork takes 18–25%. Questyz takes 7–12%. We compared every major marketplace's complete take rate — verified against each platform's official help center.

8 min read Comparison
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Deep dive · May 27, 2026

TaskRabbit Fees in 2026: A Complete Breakdown of What You Actually Earn

What does a $100 task on TaskRabbit actually pay? We break down the Service Fee, Trust & Support Fee, and the platform-side math that determines your real take-home.

6 min read TaskRabbit
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Deep dive · May 27, 2026

Fiverr Fees in 2026: What Sellers and Buyers Actually Pay

Fiverr's 5.5% buyer fee looks low until you find the 20% seller commission. Plus the $3.50 small-order fee. Plus the fact that Fiverr's own help pages disagree about what their own fees are.

5 min read Fiverr
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More articles coming soon

We publish roughly one new article per week. Upcoming pieces cover Upwork's fee structure, Thumbtack's pay-per-lead model, and how to find side hustles that don't take 20–30% of your earnings.

Marketplaces should be transparent.

Questyz heroes keep 100%. Patrons pay one fee, shown at checkout. Launching July 30, 2026.

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