Pricing and fees

Before discussing fees, separate what each line covers.

Clients should see the total before confirming. Freelancers should distinguish plan costs, Dealokr commission and provider payment processing. This page explains the logic rather than a contractual rate.

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Dealokr supports the deal and its history. Payments and file permissions remain with the relevant providers.

The framework

Transparency starts with separating responsibilities.

Use this framework for a clear discussion. Applicable amounts and conditions are those shown on pricing and checkout at the relevant time.

01
Dealokr plan
The plan can change how Dealokr charges the freelancer for its service.
02
Dealokr commission
Depending on the active plan, a product commission may apply to the deal.
03
Payment provider
The configured partner processes payment and may apply its own conditions.
04
Client checkout
The client should review the total, any fees and displayed information before confirming.
05
After the project
Refunds, disputes, taxes and special situations may follow separate rules.

In practice

Make the next action clear.

Each step should show who decides, what needs checking and what follows. That makes the workflow useful day to day.

Do not use escrow to promise something the product does not do.

People sometimes search for “escrow” to express a need for reassurance. Dealokr does not present itself as regulated escrow, a bank or a fund custodian. The configured provider processes payment; Dealokr supports the workflow through terms, payment status, delivery and approval.

This clarification helps freelancer and client understand the operational protection without confusing it with a regulated financial service.

Explain the total before confirmation.

Start with information the client can check before acting: service price, what the stage covers, displayed total and visible fees. Avoid discovering these after sending the link or in a separate conversation.

Exact fees can depend on the plan, country, payment method, taxes or provider rules. Check current pricing and the relevant checkout rather than reusing an old figure.

Choose a plan from your project rhythm.

Free lets you start without a monthly subscription. A paid plan may fit when its fixed cost and displayed commission terms better match actual deal volume. The Dealokr calculator compares this scenario using your assumptions.

Consider project count, amount, frequency and useful services as well as percentages.

Distinguish project price from payment rules.

The negotiated client price is a commercial decision. Processing fees, service fees, refund and dispute rules depend on the displayed operation context and relevant provider.

Dealokr cannot change payment-method rules or guarantee outcomes. It helps keep the deal context, status and delivery route together.

Operational checklist

Check fees before sending a payment link.

This checklist avoids many commercial surprises. It does not replace conditions displayed at the time of the operation.

For the freelancer

I know the active Dealokr plan and its displayed conditions.
I distinguish product commission from payment-related fees.
I compare actual volume with the calculator before changing plans.

For the client

The service price and what it covers are explicit.
The total and any fees are reviewed before confirmation.
Review and handoff are understood independently of payment.

For the deal

I do not use “escrow” as a promise of regulated custody.
I do not promise a payment outcome on the provider’s behalf.
I keep price, payment and delivery information in the proper context.

Useful wording

Simple language for the moments that matter.

Adapt the bracketed details to your situation. These examples clarify the project; they are not legal clauses.

When discussing price

Explain what is covered before discussing the link.

“This phase’s price covers [result]. You will see the applicable total before confirming; the record then guides you through the agreed review and handoff.”

The client understands the cost and the project’s next stages.

If the client asks “who holds the money?”

Answer precisely without financial jargon.

“The configured provider processes payment. Dealokr is neither a bank nor regulated escrow: it supports the deal context with clear statuses, protected delivery and visible approval.”

Reassure without an inaccurate promise.

Before choosing a plan

Return to your own numbers.

“I compare monthly volume, plan cost and displayed commission conditions, then choose the option that fits my actual projects.”

The decision does not rely on a vague estimate.

A system, rather than an abstract promise

A deal becomes reliable when everyone sees their next action.

The value comes from connecting scope, payment, review, approval and handoff. Keep your commercial documents, obligations and external permissions current separately.

Common questions

Useful answers before starting the project.

Is Dealokr a marketplace?

No. Dealokr organises projects found elsewhere; it does not introduce freelancers and clients.

Does Pro remove every fee?

Check the active offer’s terms and any checkout fees at the relevant time. Provider fees and payment-specific rules may remain separate.

Are this page’s figures contractual?

No. This page explains the model. Check pricing, terms and checkout information for applicable amounts and rules.

A protected next deal

Keep payment and final handoff in the same deal.

Create a clear project for you and your client, with a protected payment flow through the configured provider, protected delivery and visible approval.

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