Is Truelancer better for Indian freelancers than Fiverr?

For India-based work and Indian clients, yes. The lack of PayPal conversion losses and free UPI withdrawals can save 5 to 7% per project versus Fiverr.

Does Truelancer charge GST?

When you outsource on Truelancer as a buyer, 18% GST applies to the buyer fee. As a seller, GST is a separate consideration based on your annual turnover and registration status.

Can I receive international payments on Truelancer?

Yes, but those payments go through PayPal or Payoneer and incur the standard 5 to 6% conversion spread. Best to stick to INR-denominated projects for the platform advantage.

What is the minimum withdrawal on Truelancer?

Minimum withdrawal is ₹500. Use UPI for instant, free transfers; bank wires can take 1 to 2 business days.

Is Truelancer free to join?

Yes, the basic plan is free. Membership upgrades unlock more bids and reduced platform fees but are not required to earn.

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Truelancer Fee Calculator

Truelancer is one of the few major freelance platforms with a true India focus. Because earnings stay in INR end-to-end, you skip the 5% PayPal hidden spread that kills Fiverr and Upwork margins. The trade-off: smaller global client pool.

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Income source

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India-focused platform. 5% buyer fee.

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Outsourcing

Step 2

I outsource this work

Toggle off if you do it all yourself.

Where are you outsourcing?

What you pay your contractor

Payment method to contractor

Also used as your income withdrawal method for FX losses.

🇮🇳 India: ~0.5% Wise spread on USD orders.

Apply 18% GST on outsource fees

Applied to base cost.

How Truelancer fees actually work

Truelancer keeps the math simple — flat 10% on the seller side, INR everywhere, and free UPI withdrawals. The only real cost is GST when you outsource through the platform.

Service fees

10% flat seller fee on every completed project
5% buyer fee on the client side
Both fees in INR — no currency conversion needed for India users

Membership tiers

Free tier: 10% project fee
Plus, Pro and Premium membership tiers reduce fees and unlock unlimited bids
Worth it once you cross ~10 projects per month

Withdrawal options

UPI: instant, free
Direct bank transfer (NEFT/IMPS): free, 1-2 business days
PayPal: available for international clients, 5% conversion still applies

Real-world example

A ₹10,000 project means ₹9,000 to your bank after the 10% fee. No FX spread, no withdrawal fees if using UPI. Compare with the same project on Fiverr at $120 USD: 20% Fiverr fee → $96 → ~₹8,100 after PayPal spread. Truelancer keeps an extra ₹900.

How to calculate your real Truelancer profit

1
Pick India as your country in the header pill — display currency auto-switches to INR.
2
Enter the project amount directly in INR.
3
Choose UPI as your payment / withdrawal method to skip processor fees.
4
If you outsource on Truelancer, keep GST enabled — same 18% rule as Fiverr.
5
The Net profit line is your actual bank credit.

5 tips to maximize Truelancer earnings

1Pair Truelancer with UPI for true zero-fee withdrawals
2Indian buyers prefer Truelancer over international platforms — easier sales
3Higher membership tiers pay back fast once you cross 10+ projects per month
4Use INR-denominated invoices — buyers see no FX markup
5Smaller global reach means less bidding competition for India-specific projects

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