# Substantially Lower Fees

The current freelancer environment can be highly prohibitive as freelancers have to pay up to 20% of their income in fees.

As a blockchain-based freelancer platform, Uwerx will be cheaper to use than the current online freelancer websites (Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com, etc).\
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Since Uwerx will facilitate the elimination of a third-party escrow service, businesses and freelancers no longer have to pay these associated fees. Presenting substantial savings for both businesses and freelancers alike.

***Uwerx will charge an initial flat 1% transaction fee.***