Pay when you hire
Brand accounts are $0/month and posting gigs is free. ShortGigs earns a 10% platform fee when you pay at checkout to start hired work.
10% platform fee when you hire
The platform fee is taken at checkout from the gig budget. Posting gigs, inviting creators, and reviewing applications are free.
Launch
Start hereEverything you need to hire a creator today
10% platform fee when you hire
- Brand account: $0/month
- Post unlimited gigs at no cost
- Invite creators directly, or review applications
- Secure payments through Stripe
- Dedicated workspace for every hire
- Delivery review and revisions
- Dispute support
- 10% platform fee — taken at checkout, from the budget
Enterprise
Procurement & securityCustom pricing, fee structure, and procurement support
Custom fee structure
- Volume hiring across teams
- Team workflows and consolidated billing
- Priority support
- Custom monthly and success-fee structure
- Procurement, security, and onboarding support
What the fee covers
The 10% pays for the platform doing its job
Every successful hire includes the full workflow — not just a listing.
Secure payments
Stripe-powered checkout and creator payouts on every hire.
Contract workspace
A dedicated space for the brief, files, messages, and timeline.
Delivery review
Structured submission, review, and revision rounds.
Dispute support
A real review process if a delivery misses the agreed brief.
Notifications
Email and in-app updates at every step of the work.
Marketplace infrastructure
Creator onboarding, identity, and the platform that connects you.
A real example
Where the money goes on a $25 gig
Computed with the same fee model checkout uses — not marketing math.
- Brand pays
- $25
- ShortGigs platform fee (10%)
- $2.50
- Creator earns
- $22.50
- Stripe payment processing
- Paid by ShortGigs
The creator amount is stated in the contract before anyone commits — no hidden deductions after agreement. Payment processing comes out of ShortGigs' fee, never out of creator earnings, and it is never added on top of your budget.
No hidden fees
Every payment has a transparent breakdown: brands know what they paid, creators know what they earned, and ShortGigs separates its marketplace fee from payment processing. No party discovers a deduction after agreeing.
How pricing works
You set the budget
There is no rate card. You decide what the work is worth; creators decide whether it is worth applying. Higher budgets generally attract more experienced creators and faster responses — but every opportunity is different.
FAQ
Pricing questions
Who pays the platform fee?
ShortGigs charges a 10% platform fee when the buyer pays at checkout. The fee is taken from the gig budget; creators typically receive about 90% of the gross amount — and the exact split is stated in the contract before anyone commits.
Are there subscription fees?
No — on either side. Brand accounts are $0/month, posting gigs is free, and creators join free with no subscription. You only pay when you hire, and the platform fee is taken at that checkout.
How should I set my budget?
You set the budget; creators decide whether it is worth applying. Higher budgets generally attract more experienced creators and faster responses, but every opportunity is different.
What happens if content is not delivered?
If delivery does not meet the agreed brief, brands can raise a dispute. Our team reviews both sides and records an outcome within 3–5 business days.
How fast do creators receive payment?
The buyer pays at checkout through Stripe before work starts. ShortGigs collects its platform fee in that same Stripe payment. After the creator delivers, you review and approve or dispute — that completes the transaction; it is not a second payment. When funds become available in the creator's Stripe account, bank payout follows Stripe Connect's schedule (typically 2–7 business days depending on country).
Can I negotiate rates?
Yes. Invite and proposal flows let brands and creators negotiate budget, timeline, and deliverables before payment is processed.
Ready to post your first gig?
No monthly brand fee. The platform fee is taken at checkout when you hire.