{"id":4569,"date":"2025-02-21T11:07:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2025-05-15T08:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T06:26:44","slug":"best-freelancer-platform-for-mexicans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/best-freelancer-platform-for-mexicans\/","title":{"rendered":"Useme, Fiverr, or Upwork? Best freelancer platform for Mexicans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/best-freelancer-platform-for-mexicans\/#Fiverr_and_Upwork_vs_Useme_for_freelance_payments\" >Fiverr and Upwork vs. Useme for freelance payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/best-freelancer-platform-for-mexicans\/#4_reasons_for_choosing_Useme_for_deals_with_foreign_clients\" >4 reasons for choosing Useme for deals with foreign clients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><b>Dealing with international payments by yourself can be complicated and time-consuming. Luckily, there are platforms that can make it far easier, supporting your freelance earnings and growth along the way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiverr_and_Upwork_vs_Useme_for_freelance_payments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiverr and Upwork vs. Useme for freelance payments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s imagine you have a client from the US. You completed the work and now want to get paid legally. Here\u2019s how it works on three different platforms (this comparison is based on publicly available information as of Feb. 10, 2025):<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"responsive-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiverr<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upwork<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% for freelancers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+$3 for deals under $100.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% with some exceptions, or 5% if you bring your client to Upwork.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>4.99% (but never more than $99 monthly)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payout methods<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payoneer,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bank transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal options may vary depending on the freelancer\u2019s country.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payoneer (Additional options available only to US freelancers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal options may vary depending on the freelancer\u2019s country.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wise,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payoneer,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bank transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal options may vary depending on the freelancer\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">country.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client account<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your client needs to sign up.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your client needs to sign up.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>Your client doesn\u2019t need to sign up.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment security<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The client pays before getting work files from the freelancer, and the money is kept safe until the payout.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The client pays upfront for \u201cmilestones, &#8221; keeping the money safe until the payout.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The client pays before getting work files from the freelancer, and the money is kept safe until the payout.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payout waiting time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 days after the client\u2019s approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster payouts, 7 days after the approval, are available for top-rated and Fiverr Pro users.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the contract type, from 5 (fixed-price, project catalog, bonus payments) to 10 (hourly) days after the client\u2019s approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster payouts are available for top-rated freelancers and agencies on hourly contracts.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>In most cases, up to 24 hours after the client\u2019s approval. Express transfers are available for an extra fee.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income tax support<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers must comply with the tax laws in their own jurisdiction (handle and pay taxes themselves).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upwork deducts and pays 1% ISR to the SAT.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme deducts and pays 1% ISR to the SAT.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age policy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users aged 13\u201317 can use their parent or legal guardian\u2019s account<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The age of majority in your country but not under 18 years old.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users aged 13\u201317 can have their own account if their parent\/legal guardian agrees.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>The table above shows information sourced from the official websites of the compared platforms, accurate as of 10.02.2025. We\u2019ve done our best to make sure the data is reliable, but it might change over time. Useme is not responsible for any discrepancies and is not obligated to update this information. To stay up-to-date, we recommend checking the providers&#8217; websites directly.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_reasons_for_choosing_Useme_for_deals_with_foreign_clients\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 reasons for choosing Useme for deals with foreign clients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers might work in different industries, countries, tax schemes, or time zones, but they all share two main goals: earn as much as possible and make the payment process as smooth as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s exactly why Useme is the right choice for handling payments from international clients.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme charges a small fee (4.99%). Moreover, if you freelance regularly, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.useme.com\/en\/what-are-the-invoicing-fees-on-useme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay even less<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme helps you manage your income tax (ISR). 1% ISR is deducted from your earnings and paid to the SAT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can invite your clients to Useme, offering them a smooth and simple experience. Your clients don\u2019t need to open an account or even visit Useme. They get an email with transaction details and a payment link, and that\u2019s it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get your payment really fast. Once your client pays for your work, we send it to you, usually within 24 hours on business days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that Useme is not a cure-all for every freelance case. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you already have a client, and they want you to work for them, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">close the deal through Useme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 it\u2019s fast, easy, and legally compliant.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you make a living from remote work for foreign clients? Even if 100% of your income comes from abroad, you still need to obey the rules imposed by Mexican tax authorities. 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