Fiverr vs Kmong
A side-by-side look at 2 Freelance Marketplaces tools for 2026 — the verdict, pricing, ratings, features, and what readers think.
The marketplace for packaged freelance services: pick a Gig, choose a tier and pay up front, or hire hand-vetted talent through Fiverr Pro.
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South Korea's largest gig marketplace: buy fixed-price services from vetted experts in about 700 categories, paid through escrow.
Visit KmongOur take
Kmong and Fiverr run the same model, fixed-price service packages bought from a catalog, but for different markets. Kmong is built for Korean buyers and sellers: the site is in Korean, prices are in KRW, payment is held in escrow (안전결제) until the buyer confirms, and business-registered sellers can issue Korean tax invoices. Fiverr is global, English-first and priced in USD, with no Korean interface in its iOS app. For Korean companies buying work delivered in Korean, such as Korean copywriting, detail-page design for Korean marketplaces, local marketing or tax and legal services, Kmong is the clear pick. Its buyer fee (4.5%, capped at 135,000 KRW) is lower than Fiverr's 5.5%, tax-invoice handling fits Korean accounting, and its apps are rated 4.9 on Google Play. For everything that does not need Korean, such as English content, international design styles, or development work from a global talent pool at lower rates, Fiverr is the better choice. Korean sellers should also note the fee shapes: Kmong charges 16.4% on the first 700,000 KRW of an order, falling to 4.4% above 2 million KRW (plus a 3.3% payment fee and VAT), while Fiverr takes a flat 20%.
Pricing compared
Head to head
| Fiverr | Kmong | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Starting price | $5/gig | Free to join; buyers pay 4.5% fee; sellers pay tiered 4.4-16.4% + 3.3% |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Free to browse and create an account | Free to register as a buyer or expert |
| Platforms | Web · iOS · Android | Web · iOS · Android |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
| HQ | Tel Aviv, Israel | Seoul, South Korea |
Pros & cons
- Fixed-price Gigs with clear tiers and extras make buying quick, from USD 5.
- Several ways to hire: Gigs, custom offers, AI-assisted briefs, hourly orders and Fiverr Pro.
- No pay-to-bid credits for freelancers.
- Fiverr Pro adds hand-vetted talent and a satisfaction refund guarantee.
- Very highly rated apps: 4.9 on the US App Store from 574K ratings.
- Freelancers keep only 80% of each payment, and earnings take 14 days to clear.
- Clients pay a 5.5% service fee plus a small-order fee on low-value orders.
- Trustpilot score of 3.4 is middling.
- Package format suits defined tasks better than open-ended or ongoing work.
- Very broad catalogue of about 700 service categories with a large Korean buyer base.
- Escrow safe payment releases money only after the client confirms the purchase.
- Fixed-price Standard, Deluxe and Premium packages make services easy to compare.
- Seller fee falls on larger orders, down to 4.4% service fee above 2 million KRW.
- Well-rated mobile apps: 4.9 on Google Play and 4.6 on the Korean App Store.
- Small orders are expensive for sellers: 16.4% service fee on the first 700,000 KRW, plus 3.3% and VAT.
- Buyers pay a 4.5% purchase fee on top of the gig price.
- Tax invoicing is split: the seller invoices the service and Kmong invoices its fee separately.
- Korean-only and KRW-only, so it does not suit non-Korean buyers or freelancers.
Similarities & differences
- Both sell services as fixed-price packages with tiers, portfolios and reviews.
- Both hold the buyer's payment until delivery is accepted.
- Both charge buyers a percentage service fee on top of the package price.
- Both have highly rated iOS and Android apps.
- Market: Kmong is Korean-language and KRW-priced; Fiverr is global and USD-priced.
- Buyer fee: Kmong charges 4.5% (minimum 900 KRW, maximum 135,000 KRW); Fiverr charges 5.5% plus a small-order fee.
- Seller fee: Kmong's service fee is tiered from 16.4% down to 4.4% plus a 3.3% payment fee and VAT; Fiverr takes a flat 20%.
- Tax invoices: Kmong supports Korean tax invoices from business-registered sellers; Fiverr does not issue Korean tax invoices.
- Categories: Kmong includes local tax, legal and labour services; Fiverr has a larger international catalog.
Who should choose which
Choose Fiverr if you need English-language or international work, want access to a global talent pool, or are not based in Korea.
Choose Kmong if you are a Korean business that needs work delivered in Korean, wants KRW pricing and needs a tax invoice for your accounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kmong the Korean version of Fiverr?
In model, yes: both sell fixed-price service packages. Kmong is a separate Korean company founded in 2012 and focused on Korean-speaking buyers and sellers.
Which charges buyers less, Kmong or Fiverr?
Kmong charges buyers 4.5% with a 135,000 KRW cap, while Fiverr charges 5.5% plus a small-order fee on low-value orders. Fees as of November 2026.
Can I get a Korean tax invoice on Fiverr?
Fiverr does not issue Korean tax invoices. On Kmong, business-registered experts issue tax invoices for the service and Kmong issues one for its fee.
Can Korean freelancers sell on Fiverr?
Fiverr is a global marketplace, but its interface is not in Korean and prices are in USD. Korean freelancers serving Korean clients usually start on Kmong.
Which is better for software development?
For small, defined development tasks, both work. For larger custom software projects in Korea, Wishket is often a better fit than either because it handles scoping and contracts.