RemoteGenies

The price on a fiverr gig is not the price you pay. There's a 5.5% buyer fee at checkout, plus a flat $3.50 on any order under $200. and each separate payment carries its own fee, so an extra or a tip gets charged again.
Here's the full comparison of RemoteGenies vs Fiverr https://www.remotegenies.com/compare/remotegenies-vs-fiverr

The small order fee is the part worth knowing. on a $200 order it doesn't apply at all. on a $30 order it's 11.7% on top of the 5.5%, taking the effective fee past 17%. So the small test order, the one you'd place to try someone out, is proportionally the most expensive thing you can buy there.

None of that makes fiverr a bad platform. if you can write your requirement in one paragraph and a stranger could deliver it correctly without asking you anything, buy the gig.

Fiverr's listed price isn't the price you pay. The full maths. A 5.5% buyer fee, a small-order surcharge and a 20% seller cut. What that means for you, and when Fiverr is still right.

onlinejobs is cheaper than us. we're not going to bury that. They charge $69 to $99 a month and take zero commission on salary, ever. over a two-year full-time hire the difference runs to thousands of dollars.
Here's the full comparison - https://www.remotegenies.com/compare/remotegenies-vs-onlinejobs-ph

what you take on instead is the whole process. writing the post, reading up to 200 applications, interviewing, checking references, running payroll, managing performance. and no support after you've hired, because payment happens off their platform.

if you know how to hire and you want someone forty hours a week for two years, go there. we'd rather you hired well than came to us and were disappointed.

if you want the work done rather than the person hired, that's a different question. we've written both sides up properly.

OnlineJobs.ph is cheaper than us. Here's when it isn't. Zero commission versus screened talent with a coordinator. An honest look at which model actually suits which situation.

Upwork does not vet freelancers on its standard marketplace. anyone can create a profile and start bidding.

that's a legitimate design choice. an open marketplace maximises supply, and if you're good at reading proposals you'll do well there. It also means the screening still has to happen. it just happens on your desk.

We've published the full comparison including the parts that don't favour us. upwork is the better platform if you need talent outside the philippines, if you need enterprise procurement, or if you actually enjoy the hiring process. Read full comparison here https://www.remotegenies.com/compare/remotegenies-vs-upwork

if you've tried and given up after eighty proposals, that's the problem we're built for.

We compared ourselves to Upwork — including where Upwork wins Upwork doesn't vet anyone on its standard marketplace. Here's what that means in practice, what it really costs, and when to use them instead of us.

Toptal doesn't publish its rates. you have to talk to sales to find out what anything costs.
Read full comparison here https://www.remotegenies.com/compare/remotegenies-vs-toptal

So we worked it out. independent 2026 analyses put client rates at $60 to $150+ an hour, plus a $500 deposit and a $79 monthly fee that runs whether you're hiring or not.

our top tier is $20 an hour. That gap is not the whole story, though. toptal accepts under 3% of applicants and runs a live technical interview and a test project. their screening is more rigorous than ours and we're not going to pretend otherwise.

The question isn't which screens better. it's whether your work needs exceptional or needs reliable. paying for the first when you need the second is a common and expensive mistake.

RemoteGenies vs Toptal (2026): Real Costs and Who Each Suits Both screen talent, at very different prices. Toptal's unpublished 2026 cost structure, our tiered rates, and an honest read on the gap.

We compared ourselves to Upwork, Onlinejobs , fiverr and toptal, then we published where each one beats us.

onlinejobs.ph is cheaper for a full-time hire. not close, actually. no commission on salary, ever.

Toptal's screening is more rigorous than ours. under 3% acceptance rate. we don't pretend otherwise.

Fiverr is faster if you can write your requirement in one paragraph.

We also published our own 30% take rate, which is the highest of anyone on the page. Most comparison content out there is written by affiliates, and half of it still quotes upwork's 2023 fees. we'd rather be the accurate one.

all four comparisons + the full breakdown → link in bio
or click here https://www.remotegenies.com/compare/compare-freelance-hiring-platforms

We just published a comparison page that tells people to use our competitors. Read the full comparison page here - https://www.remotegenies.com/compare/compare-freelance-hiring-platforms

If you want a full-time hire and you're good at recruiting, onlinejobs.ph beats us on cost. not close, actually. no commission on salary, ever.

If you need senior engineering, toptal's screening is better than ours. we don't pretend otherwise.

If you can write your requirement in one paragraph and a stranger could deliver it, buy a fiverr gig.

What if Monday mornings didn't feel like catching up, but starting ahead?

Here's what a RemoteGenies Genie can knock out before your coffee even brews: a cleared inbox, your week fully scheduled, your content published, a fresh market research report, and follow-ups sent to every lead you didn't get to last week.

That's not a wish list. That's just delegation, done right.

See how it works → www.remotegenies.com

Being busy does not always mean you are moving forward. 📋✨

If your day is filled with answering emails, scheduling meetings, and handling administrative tasks, ask yourself this:
Are these tasks helping your business grow, or keeping you too busy to focus on what matters most?

Delegating is not about doing less. It is about making time for the work that only you can do.

With RemoteGenies, you can connect with skilled Filipino professionals who are ready to support your business, so you can spend more time growing it.

What is one task you wish you could take off your plate? 👇

💡 Building a great team does not have to mean spending a fortune.

Many successful businesses grow by making smart hiring decisions, not by having the biggest budget. The key is finding skilled professionals who can support your goals while keeping your business flexible and efficient.

With RemoteGenies, you can connect with pre vetted Filipino professionals across hundreds of skills, whether you need help for a single project or ongoing support.

Swipe through to discover how you can build a stronger team while staying within your budget. 👉✨

Your time is one of your most valuable assets. ⏳
Imagine what you could accomplish if you spent less time on repetitive tasks and more time growing your business, serving your customers, or simply enjoying life.

That is why more businesses are choosing Filipino Virtual Assistants. They bring valuable skills, strong work ethic, and the support you need to keep moving forward.

At RemoteGenies, finding trusted talent is simple. From admin support and customer service to marketing, design, bookkeeping, and more, we connect you with professionals who are ready to help your business succeed.
Swipe through to discover why smart businesses hire Filipino VAs first. 👉✨