Fiverr

Fiverr is an online marketplace that connects freelancers offering digital services with buyers worldwide. Launched in 2010 by Micha Kaufman and Shai Wininger, the platform initially marketed services at a base price of five dollars, a concept that gave the site its name. It has since expanded to offer services across categories such as graphic design, writing, programming, video and animation, marketing, and music.

Freelancers (sellers) create "gigs" that define the service, scope, price, and delivery time. Buyers select a gig or purchase customized services, with optional packages (Basic, Standard, Premium) and add-ons. The platform also hosts the Fiverr Pro program for vetted professionals and a Fiverr Business service for teams.

Payments and fees: Buyers pay the order price plus a service fee; sellers receive payment minus a 20% commission; funds are held until delivery is approved, with the seller paid after the buyer accepts the work. The site provides a rating and review system, dispute resolution processes, and a revisions policy to manage quality and expectations.

Fiverr has grown into a global marketplace with buyers and sellers in many countries, offering services in multiple currencies and languages. It is headquartered in Tel Aviv and operates as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq under the ticker FVRR since 2019.

Criticism and challenges include variability in service quality, price competition among freelancers, and disputes over deliverables. The platform faces ongoing competition from other freelance marketplaces and efforts to improve verification, trust, and buyer protection.