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The "No Platform Fee" Freelance Marketplace

Keep what you earn. Own your reputation. Protected by escrow.

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What Makes Lyriem Different

Lyriem is a freelance platform built by the freelance community. Designed with Makers and Initiators at the center of everything we do.

No Platform Fees
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Makers keep 100% of what they earn. Initiators fund progress. Not platform revenue.Unlike competitors who take 20+%, you keep every dollar you earn.
Portable Reputation
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Build a permanent, verifiable track record that follows you everywhere.
Your reputation is portable, permanent, and truly yours.
Escrow-Secured Payments
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Escrow-backed payments ensure funds are protected until work is delivered.
Both parties are protected, start to finish.
For Makers
You built your career.
Stop paying rent to platforms.
If you've ever chased an unpaid invoice or watched a platform skim 20%+, Lyriem was built for you.

‍Zero platform fees — keep every dollar you earn
‍Escrow protection — get paid for the work you do
‍Portable reputation — own your reviews forever
‍Client ownership — build lasting relationships, on your terms
For Initiators
You've got deadlines.
Find freelancers you can trust.
If you've wasted time vetting freelancers who don't deliver, you'll feel the difference here.

‍Verified talent — hire based on proven track record
‍Zero platform fees — spend budget on work, not fees
‍Streamlined collaboration — work how and where you want
‍Escrow protection — pay only when work is delivered
End the tax on freelance work
The freelance tax has gone on long enough.
Freelancers pay it in platform fees. Businesses pay it in inflated rates and wasted time. Either way, the “freelance tax” eats into every project: 20+% skimmed by platforms, or hours lost chasing invoices and ghosted clients.Lyriem cuts the tax out. Makers and Initiators connect directly, with zero platform fees, escrow-backed payments, and portable reputations that belong to the people who earned them. No middlemen. No walled gardens. No wasted time.You earned it. You own it. You keep it.s is some text inside of a div block.
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True Earnings Calculator

See what you've actually been earning

Every major freelance platform takes a cut of your work. Enter what you earn and see exactly how much you've been handing over — then see what you'd keep on Lyriem.

  • Fiverr takes a flat 20% on every order. Every single one.
  • Upwork starts at 20% and averages ~12% when you factor in their tiered structure.
  • Freelancer.com takes 10% on top of additional bid and milestone fees.
  • Lyriem takes nothing. Zero. Your rate is your rate.

True Budget Calculator

See where your budget is actually going

When platforms charge freelancers 20%+, they raise their rates to compensate. Enter your project budget and see how much actually goes to the work — and how much Lyriem puts back in your pocket.

  • Fiverr inflates freelancer rates by ~25% to cover their 20% cut.
  • Upwork adds ~15% to effective project costs through their tiered fee structure.
  • Freelancer.com adds bid fees, milestone fees, and commission on top of your budget.
  • Lyriem charges zero. Every dollar you spend goes directly to the work.

Calculate your earnings

What do you earn?

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Platform you currently use

Upwork
–$7,200
Lyriem
$60,000 kept

Fees lost this year

$7,200

Over 3 years, you lose

$21,600

WHY IT'S FREE
No fees to freelancers.
No fees to businesses.
Lyriem doesn't charge fees to freelancers or businesses. Instead, anonymized, aggregated data about project trends helps power industry insights.

No personal or client information is ever shared, just the bigger picture that helps the freelance economy grow.

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Anonymized & Aggregated
Only pattern-level data is collected — things like average rates for developers in Austin. Never individual names or project details.
Your Data Stays Private
Lyriem never sells personal or client data. Your projects, your financials, and your client relationships are always yours.
Free to Use. Forever.
There's no freemium tier, no bait and switch. Lyriem is simply free to use for both Makers and Initiators.
Workforce insights

‍Every project on Lyriem contributes to a bigger understanding of the freelance economy with anonymized, aggregated, and privacy-protected data. For those seeking workforce insights or market trends, visit Lyriem Data →
Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lyriem different from other freelance platforms?

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Lyriem was founded by experienced freelancers who got tired of handing over 20+% of their income to platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Toptal. So we built something better. Lyriem charges no platform fees, protects payments with escrow, and gives both freelancers and clients ownership of their reputations. Built by the people who do the work.

Can I really avoid Upwork fees?

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Yes. With Lyriem, there are no platform commissions. You keep 100% of what you earn. The only optional cost is a 1.5% fee if you choose instant payout.

What are escrow-secured payments?

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Escrow keeps both sides protected. Clients pre-fund the project, and funds stay locked until the work is delivered. Freelancers know the money is secured before work begins. Clients know they'll receive what they paid for. No ghosting, no unpaid invoices. Just fair exchange.

Are escrow accounts safe?

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Very. Escrow is used everywhere from real estate to online marketplaces. Lyriem's escrow system ensures funds are held securely and released only when both parties agree the work is complete.

What is portable reputation?

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Every project you complete builds a verified record of your work history. Your reviews and track record are permanent, portable, and yours to keep. Even if you leave the platform. Your reputation belongs to you.

Why is Lyriem free to use?

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Lyriem doesn't charge users to use the platform. Instead, anonymized, aggregated data about freelance trends helps power broader insights for the industry. That's how the platform stays free while keeping your personal and project information private.

Is my data private?

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Always. Lyriem never sells personal or client data. Only anonymized, aggregated patterns are collected, like average pay rates by skill and region. No individual names, projects, or financials are ever shared.

Who can use Lyriem?

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Lyriem is built for both freelancers (Makers) and businesses (Initiators). Whether you're looking for work or hiring talent, you'll find a secure, zero-fee way to collaborate.

Do I need any special accounts or technical setup to use Lyriem?

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No. Sign up, build your profile, and start working. If you can use Upwork or Fiverr, you can use Lyriem.

You earned it.
You own it.
You keep it.

The way work should work — transparent, direct, fair.
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