Fiverr Pro vs Contra
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Fiverr Pro ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #11) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. Top choice for vetted, fixed-price creative and marketing projects.
At a glance
| Fiverr Pro | Contra | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #11 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Vetted project-based services | Commission-free talent network |
| Pricing | $$$ (Projects from $100) | $ (Commission-free) |
| HQ | Tel Aviv, Israel | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2019 |
Fiverr Pro
Top choice for vetted, fixed-price creative and marketing projects.
www.fiverr.com/proSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
Contra
An emerging, commission-free platform popular with independent creative talent.
contra.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
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