warebywareby vs fiverr.
fiverr is a worldwide marketplace for freelance services, mostly digital. wareby is for physical, made-to-order work from verified makers within 25 miles: a custom cake, a portrait, a hand-lettered sign. here’s how they compare.
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1at a glance2what each is for3fees4the people doing the work5why local6when fiverr wins7questions8sourcesfiverr is built for remote, mostly digital freelance work, like logos, editing and writing. it keeps 20% of everything a freelancer earns, tips included, and charges buyers 5.5% plus $3.50 on purchases under $200, so on a $35 order the buyer pays $40.43 and the freelancer gets $28. wareby is for physical things made to order by verified makers within 25 miles: there’s no buyer service fee, and a maker on the free plan keeps $30.15 of the same $35.
wareby vs fiverr at a glance
| what we compared | wareby | fiverr |
|---|---|---|
| built for | physical things made by hand near you, including custom orders | remote freelance services, mostly digital: logos, editing, writing |
| who you hire | a verified local maker within 25 miles | a freelancer who could be anywhere |
| the buyer pays, on a $35 order | $35, plus delivery if the shop charges it, and tax | $40.43: a 5.5% fee plus $3.50 on purchases under $200 |
| the maker keeps, on a $35 order | $30.15 on the free plan, $31.55 for founding shops | $28.00 (fiverr keeps 20%, tips included) |
| getting paid | every week | held 14 days after the order is done (7 for top rated sellers) |
| meeting in person | yes: pickup, or delivery by the maker | no local pickup. physical items are shipped, with shipping built into the price |
| who checks the seller | a real person checks the owner’s id and address before the shop opens | reviews and seller levels |
| choice | local makers within 25 miles | more than 750 categories of services |
| who’s behind it | a small company in minneapolis | fiverr international ltd., a public company (nyse: fvrr) |
marks the better side for local makers and shoppers. fees checked october 12, 2026.
what’s the difference between fiverr and wareby?
fiverr is a marketplace for freelance services, mostly done remotely: logo design, video editing, writing, coding. it allows some physical items, like arts and crafts, but shipping has to be built into the price, and fiverr says it doesn’t handle or guarantee shipping.
wareby is for physical things made by verified local businesses, including made-to-order work: a birthday cake, a portrait of your dog, a hand-lettered sign, a bouquet for saturday. you agree on the details in messages, then pick it up, have the maker deliver it, or have it shipped.
if you need a logo or a video edited, fiverr is built for that. if you want something made by hand by someone near you, wareby is.
what does fiverr take, compared with wareby?
here’s the same $35 order on each, from fiverr’s payment terms and wareby’s plans:
| on a $35 order | fiverr | wareby free | wareby founding |
|---|---|---|---|
| buyer service fee | $5.43 | $0 | $0 |
| the buyer pays | $40.43 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| taken from the maker | $7.00 | $4.85 | $3.45 |
| to the platform and card fees, in all | $12.43 | $4.85 | $3.45 |
| the maker keeps | $28.00 | $30.15 | $31.55 |
fiverr’s 20% also comes out of tips and extras, and every extra payment gets its own buyer fee. once an order is done, the money is held for 14 days before a freelancer can withdraw it (7 for top rated sellers), and a bank transfer through payoneer costs $1.
wareby charges shoppers nothing extra, pays shops every week, and gives at least 30 days’ notice before any price goes up. see seller plans.
how does it work out for the people doing the work?
in 2023, the oxford internet institute’s fairwork project rated online work platforms on fair pay, conditions, contracts, management and representation. fiverr scored 1 out of 10.
on wareby, makers set their own prices, sell to people who live near them, and keep about 86 to 90% of a $35 order, before any monthly plan.
why hire someone near you?
custom work goes better when you can talk it through, see it in person and pick it up yourself. and the money stays close. civic economics, an economic research firm, surveyed 318 businesses in 20 places between 2012 and 2022. independent retailers put 52.9% of their revenue back into the local economy (local wages, local suppliers, local services and profits spent nearby), compared with 13.6% for chain retailers.
every wareby shop is checked by a real person before it opens, and the wareby promise covers every order: if it’s never ready, never delivered or never shipped, you get your money back.
when is fiverr the better pick?
fiverr is the better fit if:
- you need digital work, like a logo, a website, editing or translation. it has more than 750 categories
- you want someone to start today, from anywhere in the world
- you like fixed-price packages, with fiverr holding the payment until the work is delivered
if you want something made by hand, by someone you can actually meet, that’s what wareby is for.
questions people ask
how much does fiverr take?
fiverr keeps 20% of every order, including tips and extras. buyers also pay a service fee of 5.5% of the purchase, plus $3.50 on purchases under $200.
what does a $35 order cost on fiverr?
the buyer pays $40.43 and the freelancer gets $28.00, so fiverr keeps $12.43. on wareby, the buyer pays $35 and a maker on the free plan keeps $30.15.
can i find custom, handmade work near me on fiverr?
fiverr is built for remote work. it has no local pickup, and physical items have to be shipped. wareby only shows makers within 25 miles of you, and you can pick up or have the maker deliver.
how fast do sellers get paid on fiverr?
after an order is completed, fiverr holds the money for 14 days (7 for top rated sellers) before it can be withdrawn. wareby pays shops every week.
can i order a custom cake or portrait on wareby?
yes, when a shop near you offers custom work. you agree on the details in messages, then pick it up, have it delivered, or have it shipped.
does wareby sell digital services?
no. wareby is for physical things made, grown or picked out by independent local businesses.
sources
- fiverr: payment terms of service
- fiverr help center: seller earnings
- fiverr help center: the buyer service fee
- fiverr help center: when earnings become available
- fiverr help center: withdrawal options and fees
- fiverr: terms of service
- fiverr international ltd.: full year 2025 results
- oxford internet institute: fairwork cloudwork ratings (2023)
- civic economics: indie impact study series
- wareby: seller plans
- the wareby promise
we checked every fee and fact about fiverr on october 12, 2026, on its own pages where it has them. fees change, so check theirs before you decide. spot something out of date? email hello@shopwareby.com and we’ll fix it.
fiverr is a trademark of fiverr international ltd. wareby isn’t affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by fiverr international ltd.. the opinions here are ours.
we started tandoco, a small bakery in minneapolis, and sold under a blue tent at farmers markets before we built wareby. our story
