Fiverr

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Fiverr is a global online freelance service marketplace that connects clients seeking specialized services with independent freelancers across dozens of skill categories, originally launched with all listings priced at $5 before expanding to flexible pricing models.

Key moments

2010Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel by Micha Kaufman and Shai Wininger, with initial service pricing starting at $5
2013Launched iOS mobile application to expand mobile access
2017Acquired video creation platform VeedMe and began expanding service categories
2018Acquired freelance productivity tool AND CO
2019Acquired content marketing platform ClearVoice; listed on New York Stock Exchange under ticker FVRR
2020Experienced rapid user growth amid global remote work boom during COVID-19 pandemic

Fiverr competes in the global freelance marketplace sector, with key competitors including:

Upwork: Larger focus on long-term, high-value enterprise projects, while Fiverr specializes in short-term "gig" style work
Toptal: Targets only elite, pre-vetted professional freelancers with higher service fees, whereas Fiverr caters to a wider range of skill levels
Freelancer.com: Larger global user base but with more casual, lower-quality listings compared to Fiverr's curated platform structure

Fiverr's core competitive advantages include its simple, user-friendly interface, broad category coverage, and integrated payment and productivity tools. Its main drawbacks are relatively high platform fees for freelancers and increasing competition from AI-powered freelance tools.

Specializes in micro-gigs with flexible pricing models
Has strong brand recognition in the freelance gig space
Integrates backend tools like invoicing and project management for users

Fiverr is a prominent player in the global gig economy and online freelance marketplace sector, having built strong brand equity by pioneering the accessible micro-gig model that democratized access to freelance services for small businesses, startups, and individual clients globally. Since its launch, it has pivoted from its iconic fixed $5 per service model to a flexible pricing structure that accommodates projects of varying scales, allowing it to capture a broad segment of the market that falls between entry-level micro-tasks and high-value long-term enterprise contracts. Its brand identity is closely tied to convenience, speed, and breadth of service options, which has helped it carve out a distinct niche alongside larger competitors in the space.

Fiverr's brand benefits from strong awareness among target audiences, particularly among younger entrepreneurs, small business owners, and clients seeking quick turnarounds for digital services like graphic design, content writing, and digital marketing. While it faces growing competition from both established generalist freelance platforms and emerging AI-powered service tools, Fiverr has invested in integrating AI capabilities into its own platform to retain relevance, leveraging its existing user base and brand recognition to adapt to shifting market dynamics.

Brand leadership

Score: 78/100

Fiverr holds a leading position in the global micro-gig and short-term freelance market segment, with strong brand recall among clients seeking quick, affordable freelance services. It is widely recognized as the pioneer of the $5 micro-gig model that created an entirely new market segment, giving it durable first-mover advantage in its core niche.

Stakeholder interaction

Score: 75/100

Fiverr maintains a high-volume active interaction ecosystem, with millions of monthly active clients and freelancers connecting through its platform. It offers integrated messaging, public review systems, and built-in payment and productivity tools that support smooth engagement, and its user-friendly design encourages repeat interactions and community trust.

Brand growth momentum

Score: 68/100

Fiverr has recorded steady user and transaction growth over the past 15 years, but growth has moderated recently amid rising competition from AI automation tools that replace many common micro-gig services, as well as pressure from larger rival platforms. It has gained some momentum by integrating AI features and expanding into enterprise offerings, but has not yet captured major share in the high-value long-term project segment.

Brand stability

Score: 82/100

As a publicly traded company with over a decade of consistent operations, Fiverr maintains strong brand stability with clear, consistent brand messaging and a loyal core user base. It has adjusted its business model to adapt to market shifts without major disruptions to its core identity, retaining the trust of both freelance sellers and paying clients.

Brand establishment

Score: 65/100

Fiverr was founded in 2010, giving it over 15 years of brand history in the modern gig economy. It is younger than some long-running rival freelance platforms, but significantly older than most new AI-powered service entrants to the market, giving it a solid established track record of brand presence.

Industry profile

Score: 85/100

Fiverr is one of the most widely recognized brands in the global online freelance and gig economy industry, frequently referenced in media coverage of remote work and flexible labor trends. Its unique origin story of the $5 fixed-price gig model has helped it gain strong visibility among both industry observers and general audiences.

Global brand penetration

Score: 72/100

Fiverr serves users across almost every country globally, with a multilingual platform that supports international transactions between clients and freelancers. It has particularly strong penetration in North American and European markets, while its market presence in large emerging economies is still growing, leading to solid but not top-tier global reach.

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Overview

Fiverr International Ltd.

type	Marketplace
language	English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, German
traded as	nyse: FVRR
headquarters	Tel Aviv, Israel
area served	Worldwide
founder	Micha Kaufman Shai Wininger
industry	Online marketplace Freelance Marketplace Online outsourcing

commercial	Yes

registration	Required

launch date	February 1, 2010

current status	Active

num employees	787 (2021)

revenue	US$298 million (2021)

footnotes	‡R1R‡

Fiverr is an Israeli multinational online marketplace for freelance services.[2] It connects freelancers to people or businesses looking for services. Fiverr takes its name from the $5 asking price attached to all tasks when the company was founded, though many sellers now charge more.

Listings on Fiverr are described as diverse, ranging from "get a well-designed business card" to "help with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and jQuery". The highest-paying jobs on Fiverr include website design, social media manager, proofreading, copywriting, and resume writing. Freelancers work from a variety of workplaces. The platform is global, with freelancers and businesses spanning an estimated 160 countries. Fiverr listed on the NYSE in 2019.[3]

History

Fiverr was founded by Micha Kaufman and Shai Wininger.[4] The founders came up with the concept of a marketplace that would provide a two-sided market for people to buy and sell a variety of digital services typically offered by freelance contractors. Services offered on the site include writing, translation, graphic design, video editing and programming.[5] Fiverr's services start at US$5, and can go up to thousands of dollars.[6][7]

In December 2013, Fiverr released their iOS app in the Apple App Store,[8] and in March 2014 the company published their Android app in the Google Play Store.[9]

In October 2015, Amazon started legal action against 1,114 Fiverr sellers it claims provide fake reviews on the US version of its website. Fiverr did not dispute Amazon's allegations and stated: "As Amazon noted, we have worked closely together to remove services that violate our terms of use, and respond promptly to any reports of inappropriate content."[10] Amazon filed suit after an undercover sting.[11]

In November 2015, Fiverr announced that it had raised US$60 million in a Series D round of funding, led by Square Peg Capital.[12] The round brought their total funding to date to $110 million.[13]

On 18 February 2021, the company reported $189.5 million in revenue for the 2020 fiscal year, a 77% increase from the previous fiscal year ($107.1 million).[14][15]

On 18 February 2025, Fiverr announced a series of AI features under the brand name "Fiverr Go".

Products

Launched in 2020, Fiverr Business helps teams at larger companies manage their workflows with freelancers and remote workers.[16]

Also in 2020, Fiverr launched Logo Maker, a tool powered by artificial intelligence for designing company logos.[17]

Acquisitions

In 2017, Fiverr acquired the video creation marketplace VeedMe.[18]

In January 2018, AND.CO, maker of software for freelancers, was acquired by Fiverr. Afterwards, CEO Micha Kaufman said that at the time, many of AND CO's capabilities, such as invoicing, are "baked into" the Fiverr marketplace, but "the vast majority of freelancing is happening offline"—and Fiverr wants to enable those offline relationships. AND.CO was converted into Fiverr Workspace in 2021.[19]

In February 2019, Fiverr acquired the premium subscription-based content marketing platform, ClearVoice which was founded in 2014.[20]

In August 2020, Fiverr acquired SLT Consulting, a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), as well as brand and content marketing.[21] The agency was founded by Sharon Lee Thony, who built its business using Fiverr.[22]

Initiatives for nonprofits

In December 2024, Fiverr introduced its inaugural Nonprofit Hub to support the increasing number of nonprofit organizations. This platform offers registered nonprofits $50 in Fiverr credits to begin, with an additional $50 credit for every $500 spent. It also provides discounts on tools like Adobe and WordPress.

The Nonprofit hub connects nonprofits with vetted freelancers experienced in the sector and supplies educational materials, including guides on 501(c)(3) incorporation and fundraising strategies. A survey by Fiverr revealed that over half of nonprofit leaders report regular employee burnout, and 81% noted that freelancers positively impact their organizations’s adaptability to new demands.[28]

A survey commissioned by Fiverr highlighted the challenges faced by nonprofits, revealing that over 50% of nonprofit leaders reported regular employee burnout. Furthermore, 81% of respondents noted that working with freelancers improved their organization’s adaptability to evolving demands and operational challenges.[29]

Criticism

In 2017, Fiverr was criticized for advertisements portraying unhealthy living and excesses in work behaviors as ideals to live up to.[30] The company has also been criticized for undervaluing freelance labor and pushing down prices.[31][32]

External links

References

Fiverr International Ltd. 2021 Annual Report (Form 20-F) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 February 2022^
Freelance Voices: How Global Freelance Platforms Are Supporting Ukrainian Freelancers Forbes, retrieved 2022-07-30^
Israels Fiverr Lists on NYSE