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Win and deliver freelance Odoo work · 14 min · November 2026Pricing after fees, contracts and getting paid
Setting rates that cover platform fees, choosing hourly vs fixed, milestones, and getting paid safely from abroad.
In this lesson
- Net-rate pricing
- Hourly, fixed and milestones
- Payouts, records and tax
Key points
- Quote = desired net ÷ (1 − fee)
- Fiverr pays 80%; Freelancer 10% or US$5
- Milestones funded before work
- Keep records; freelance income is taxable
Real-world example
Tunde priced his first Fiverr gig at US$50, forgetting the 20% fee and withdrawal costs. After the Bid Room fee calculator, he repriced to US$75 with clearer packages and earned more with fewer orders.
Questions and answers
When choose hourly?
Uncertain scope, support and retainers.
What protects fixed-price work?
Funded milestones and acceptance criteria.