{ "batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_fee_freelancer_service_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: Freelancer Service Fee", "summary": "Upwork's Freelancer Service Fee ranges from 0% to 15% per contract, and the fee is fixed once the contract begins.", "body": "Upwork's Freelancer Service Fee ranges from 0% to 15% per contract, and the fee is fixed once the contract begins.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“The fee ranges from 0% to 15% per contract … Once your contract begins, the fee is fixed and won’t change.”\n\nNote: The same article ID at the old URL slug (/211062538-Freelancer-Service-Fees) returned a stale older version showing a 20%/10%/5% sliding fee. That version was not used. See could_not_verify.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211062538-Learn-about-the-Freelancer-Service-Fee", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "The fee ranges from 0% to 15% per contract … Once your contract begins, the fee is fixed and won’t change.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "Freelancer Service Fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Exceptions on the page: Upwork Payroll and Any Hire (no fee), Direct Contracts (reduced fee), Enterprise (typically 10%)", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_payout_availability_timing", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: When earnings become available", "summary": "Upwork says hourly earnings become available ten days after the weekly billing period (the following Wednesday), and fixed-price funds are released five days after the client approves a milestone.", "body": "Upwork says hourly earnings become available ten days after the weekly billing period (the following Wednesday), and fixed-price funds are released five days after the client approves a milestone.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Earnings available ten days later (the following Wednesday) … Funds released five days after a client approves a milestone (standard security period)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060918-How-to-get-paid-on-Upwork", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "Earnings available ten days later (the following Wednesday) … Funds released five days after a client approves a milestone (standard security period)", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "When earnings become available", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Project Catalog follows the fixed-price timing. Bonuses are available five days after the client's payment is processed.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_withdrawal_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: Withdrawal method fees (bank and wire)", "summary": "Upwork lists Direct to Local Bank (outside the U.S.) at $0.99 USD per transfer and U.S. Dollar Wire Transfer at $50.00 USD per transfer.", "body": "Upwork lists Direct to Local Bank (outside the U.S.) at $0.99 USD per transfer and U.S. Dollar Wire Transfer at $50.00 USD per transfer.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Direct to Local Bank (outside of U.S.) — $0.99 USD per transfer … U.S. Dollar Wire Transfer — $50.00 USD per transfer”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060918-How-to-get-paid-on-Upwork", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "Direct to Local Bank (outside of U.S.) — $0.99 USD per transfer … U.S. Dollar Wire Transfer — $50.00 USD per transfer", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "Withdrawal method fees (bank and wire)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same list shows Instant Pay for U.S. freelancers at $2.00 USD per transfer, plus PayPal, Payoneer (outside the U.S.)", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_withdrawal_direct_us_bank", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: Direct to U.S. Bank fee by tax address", "summary": "Upwork says Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawals are free for freelancers with a U.S. tax address, and from September 1, 2026 each one costs $2.99 if the tax address is outside the U.S.", "body": "Upwork says Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawals are free for freelancers with a U.S. tax address, and from September 1, 2026 each one costs $2.99 if the tax address is outside the U.S.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawals are free for freelancers with a United States tax address. … Starting September 1, 2026, a $2.99 fee will apply to each Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawal if your tax address is outside of the United States.”\n\nNote: This fee change took effect on 2026-09-01, shortly before the check date", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/227022468-Direct-to-U-S-Bank-timing-and-fees-explained", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawals are free for freelancers with a United States tax address. … Starting September 1, 2026, a $2.99 fee will apply to each Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawal if your tax address is outside of the United States.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "Direct to U.S. Bank fee by tax address", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "ACH deposits arrive in 2–5 business days according to the same page", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_withdrawal_local_bank_timing_min", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: Direct to Local Bank timing and minimum", "summary": "Upwork says Direct to Local Bank withdrawals should arrive within four business days, and the minimum withdrawal is $5 USD or higher depending on location.", "body": "Upwork says Direct to Local Bank withdrawals should arrive within four business days, and the minimum withdrawal is $5 USD or higher depending on location.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“any withdrawals should arrive within four business days … The minimum withdrawal limit for all currencies is $5 USD or higher, depending on your location.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060578-What-are-the-fees-limits-and-timing-of-Direct-to-Local-Bank-payments", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "any withdrawals should arrive within four business days … The minimum withdrawal limit for all currencies is $5 USD or higher, depending on your location.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "Direct to Local Bank timing and minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Countries outside the U.S. The page lists per-country minimums and limits, with a 12:00 UTC cutoff for same-day processi", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_withdrawal_setup_hold", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: Tax info and three-day hold on new withdrawal methods", "summary": "Upwork requires tax information and a withdrawal method before earnings can be accessed, and a new withdrawal method becomes active after three calendar days.", "body": "Upwork requires tax information and a withdrawal method before earnings can be accessed, and a new withdrawal method becomes active after three calendar days.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“To access your earnings, first you'll need to enter your tax information, then add a withdrawal method. … For security reasons, your method will become active in three calendar days”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060918-How-to-get-paid-on-Upwork", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "To access your earnings, first you'll need to enter your tax information, then add a withdrawal method. … For security reasons, your method will become active in three calendar days", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "Tax info and three-day hold on new withdrawal methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.payout", "money.tax" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_upwork_fixed_price_auto_release", "category": "Business", "title": "Upwork: Fixed-price automatic payment countdown", "summary": "Upwork says submitting fixed-price work with the Submit Work for Payment button starts a 14-day countdown for automatic payment.", "body": "Upwork says submitting fixed-price work with the Submit Work for Payment button starts a 14-day countdown for automatic payment.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Use the “Submit Work for Payment” button. This triggers the 14-day countdown for automatic payment”\n\nNote: Fetched via the old URL /211063748-Withdrawal-Methods-and-Fees, which redirected to this article", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211063748-How-Fixed-Price-Payment-Protection-works-for-freelancers-on-Upwork", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "Use the “Submit Work for Payment” button. This triggers the 14-day countdown for automatic payment", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Upwork", "topic": "Fixed-price automatic payment countdown", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Fixed-price contracts with funded milestones", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "upwork", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_fiverr_earnings_share_clearing", "category": "Business", "title": "Fiverr: Freelancer share of order and clearing period", "summary": "Fiverr says freelancers receive 80% of the client's cleared payment after an order is completed, and funds clear for 14 days before they can be withdrawn.", "body": "Fiverr says freelancers receive 80% of the client's cleared payment after an order is completed, and funds clear for 14 days before they can be withdrawn.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“After an order is completed, freelancers receive 80% of the client’s cleared payment. Funds are subject to a 14-day clearing period before they become available for withdrawal.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/34069565843985-How-Fiverr-works-for-freelancers", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fiverr", "evidence_quote": "After an order is completed, freelancers receive 80% of the client’s cleared payment. Funds are subject to a 14-day clearing period before they become available for withdrawal.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Fiverr", "topic": "Freelancer share of order and clearing period", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The page says Top Rated, Fiverr Pro and other eligible programs have a shorter clearing period", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "fiverr", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_fiverr_withdrawal_methods_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Fiverr: Payout methods: transfer time, fee and minimum", "summary": "Fiverr lists PayPal payouts at 24 hours with a $0 USD fee and $1 USD minimum, and Bank Transfer via Payoneer at 1–3 business days (local currency) or 5–7 business days (USD wire) with a $1 USD fee and $20 USD minimum.", "body": "Fiverr lists PayPal payouts at 24 hours with a $0 USD fee and $1 USD minimum, and Bank Transfer via Payoneer at 1–3 business days (local currency) or 5–7 business days (USD wire) with a $1 USD fee and $20 USD minimum.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“| **PayPal** | 24 hours | $0 USD | $1 USD | … | **Bank Transfer (via Payoneer)** | 1–3 business days (local currency) or 5–7 business days (USD wire) | $1 USD | $20 USD |”\n\nNote: Quote is from an HTML table (columns: method | transfer time | withdrawal fee | minimum). Cell padding whitespace is collapsed; the markdown pipes and bold markers come from the fetch tool.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010530058-Withdrawing-your-earnings-managing-payout-methods", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fiverr", "evidence_quote": "| **PayPal** | 24 hours | $0 USD | $1 USD | … | **Bank Transfer (via Payoneer)** | 1–3 business days (local currency) or 5–7 business days (USD wire) | $1 USD | $20 USD |", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Fiverr", "topic": "Payout methods: transfer time, fee and minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same table lists Payoneer Account at up to 2 business days, $3 USD fee, $10 USD minimum. The Fiverr Revenue Card was", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "fiverr", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_fiverr_withdrawal_limit_provider_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Fiverr: Per-withdrawal cap and provider fees", "summary": "Fiverr caps each withdrawal at $5,000 USD, and says the amount received may be lower because of currency conversion or fees charged by the withdrawal provider.", "body": "Fiverr caps each withdrawal at $5,000 USD, and says the amount received may be lower because of currency conversion or fees charged by the withdrawal provider.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“You can withdraw up to $5,000 USD per transaction. … The amount you receive may be less than the amount you withdrew due to currency conversion rates or fees charged by your withdrawal provider.”\n\nNote: '$5,000 USD' is bold on the page (the fetch tool renders it as markdown **)", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010530058-Withdrawing-your-earnings-managing-payout-methods", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fiverr", "evidence_quote": "You can withdraw up to $5,000 USD per transaction. … The amount you receive may be less than the amount you withdrew due to currency conversion rates or fees charged by your withdrawal provider.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Fiverr", "topic": "Per-withdrawal cap and provider fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The page also lists waiting periods: 24 hours after the first withdrawal or a method change, and 48 hours after updating", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "fiverr", "topic": [ "money.payout", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_fiverr_gig_min_price", "category": "Business", "title": "Fiverr: Minimum Gig price", "summary": "Fiverr Gig prices are set in US dollars, and the minimum starting price is $5, with a higher minimum in some categories.", "body": "Fiverr Gig prices are set in US dollars, and the minimum starting price is $5, with a higher minimum in some categories.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“Prices are set in US dollars, regardless of your local currency. The minimum starting price is $5, though some categories have a higher minimum.”\n\nNote: '$5' is bold on the page", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010451397-Creating-a-Gig", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fiverr", "evidence_quote": "Prices are set in US dollars, regardless of your local currency. The minimum starting price is $5, though some categories have a higher minimum.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Fiverr", "topic": "Minimum Gig price", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "fiverr", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_buffer_pricing_paid_per_channel", "category": "Business", "title": "Buffer: Essentials and Team plan price per channel (annual)", "summary": "Buffer bills per channel, and its pricing cards show $60 billed yearly for 1 channel on Essentials and $120 billed yearly for 1 channel on Team.", "body": "Buffer bills per channel, and its pricing cards show $60 billed yearly for 1 channel on Essentials and $120 billed yearly for 1 channel on Team.\n\nWhat Buffer actually says:\n\n“1 channel · $60 billed yearly (save 2 months) … 1 channel · $120 billed yearly (save 2 months)”\n\nNote: Plan-to-price mapping follows the card order: the $60 line sits under the Essentials heading ($5 /month) and the $120 line under Team ($10 /month). The FAQ says 'You're billed per channel'. The FAQ also says annual billing gives a 20% discount, while the cards say 'save 2 months' — an internal inconsistency.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://buffer.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buffer", "evidence_quote": "1 channel · $60 billed yearly (save 2 months) … 1 channel · $120 billed yearly (save 2 months)", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Buffer", "topic": "Essentials and Team plan price per channel (annual)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The prices shown are for the yearly billing view. The FAQ says channels above 10 are priced lower.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buffer", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_buffer_pricing_free_plan", "category": "Business", "title": "Buffer: Free plan limits", "summary": "Buffer's Free plan connects up to 3 channels and allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.", "body": "Buffer's Free plan connects up to 3 channels and allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.\n\nWhat Buffer actually says:\n\n“Connect up to 3 channels … The Free plan allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://buffer.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buffer", "evidence_quote": "Connect up to 3 channels … The Free plan allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Buffer", "topic": "Free plan limits", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buffer", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_hootsuite_pricing_plans", "category": "Business", "title": "Hootsuite: Paid plan starting prices", "summary": "Hootsuite's pricing FAQ says paid plans start at $99 for Standard and $199 for Professional and go up to $399 for Advanced, and that plans are sold per user (seat).", "body": "Hootsuite's pricing FAQ says paid plans start at $99 for Standard and $199 for Professional and go up to $399 for Advanced, and that plans are sold per user (seat).\n\nWhat Hootsuite actually says:\n\n“Paid plans start at $99 for a Standard plan, $199 for a Professional plan, and range up to $399 for an Advanced plan. … Hootsuite plans are sold per user (or \"seat\")”\n\nNote: The per-plan price cards were blank in the fetched text (JS-rendered), so only the FAQ figures are used", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.hootsuite.com/plans", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Hootsuite", "evidence_quote": "Paid plans start at $99 for a Standard plan, $199 for a Professional plan, and range up to $399 for an Advanced plan. … Hootsuite plans are sold per user (or \"seat\")", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Hootsuite", "topic": "Paid plan starting prices", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The page footnote says displayed prices are based on annual billing and exclude taxes. The meta description says 'starti", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "hootsuite", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1012_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_platforms_later_pricing_starter_and_users", "category": "Business", "title": "Later: Starter price and extra users", "summary": "Later's pricing page shows the Starter plan at $18.75 USD/month (billed yearly) and says extra users on paid plans cost $5 per user, with Starter limited to 1 user.", "body": "Later's pricing page shows the Starter plan at $18.75 USD/month (billed yearly) and says extra users on paid plans cost $5 per user, with Starter limited to 1 user.\n\nWhat Later actually says:\n\n“$18.75USD/month* … You can add additional users to each paid plan for $5 per additional user. Note: Starter plans are limited to 1 user.”\n\nNote: The $18.75 figure sits directly under the 'Starter' heading, followed by 'Billed yearly'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://later.com/pricing/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Later", "evidence_quote": "$18.75USD/month* … You can add additional users to each paid plan for $5 per additional user. Note: Starter plans are limited to 1 user.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1012-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-platforms", "subject": "Later", "topic": "Starter price and extra users", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same page shows Growth at $37.50 USD/month and Scale at $82.50 USD/month, both billed yearly, with annual plans savi", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "later", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }