{"id":7908,"date":"2022-08-31T02:11:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T00:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/?p=7908"},"modified":"2022-12-04T19:14:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T18:14:08","slug":"fiverr-vs-etsy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Etsy vs. Fiverr: What&#8217;s The Difference Between Fiverr and Etsy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many freelance platforms are available to choose from, each with its unique advantages. In this article, we&#8217;ll be comparing two of the most popular platforms &#8211; <strong>Fiverr vs. Etsy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a freelancer, then you know that choosing the right platform is essential to your success. However, with so many options available, it can be hard to know which one is better. Fiverr and Etsy are both popular platforms with their own strengths and weaknesses. Now, we&#8217;ll compare the two platforms and help you decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6611f253e5eed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6611f253e5eed\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#the-difference-between-fiverr-and-etsy\" title=\"The Difference Between Fiverr and Etsy\">The Difference Between Fiverr and Etsy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#what-is-fiverr\" title=\"What is Fiverr?\">What is Fiverr?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#what-is-etsy\" title=\"What is Etsy?\">What is Etsy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#fiverr-for-a-buyers\" title=\"Fiverr for a buyers\">Fiverr for a buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#etsy-for-a-buyers\" title=\"Etsy for a buyers\">Etsy for a buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#which-freelance-platform-is-more-suitable-for-buyers\" title=\"Which Freelance Platform Is More Suitable for Buyers?\">Which Freelance Platform Is More Suitable for Buyers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#fiverr-for-freelancers-and-sellers\" title=\"Fiverr for freelancers and sellers\">Fiverr for freelancers and sellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#etsy-for-freelancers-and-sellers\" title=\"Etsy for freelancers and sellers\">Etsy for freelancers and sellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#which-freelance-platform-is-better-for-freelancers-and-sellers\" title=\"Which Freelance Platform Is Better for Freelancers and Sellers?\">Which Freelance Platform Is Better for Freelancers and Sellers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/fiverr-vs-etsy\/#fiverr-vs-etsy-comparison-video\" title=\"Fiverr vs. Etsy Comparison Video\">Fiverr vs. Etsy Comparison Video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-difference-between-fiverr-and-etsy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-difference-between-fiverr-and-etsy\"><\/span><strong>The Difference Between Fiverr and Etsy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiverr and Etsy are freelance platforms that allow you to sell digital and physical products and services, respectively. On Fiverr, you can sell digital services starting at $5, while on Etsy, you can sell physical goods starting at $0.20. But one is clearly better than the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-fiverr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-fiverr\"><\/span><strong>What is Fiverr?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"What is Fiverr?\" class=\"wp-image-5701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-150x71.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-766x365.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-315x150.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-100x48.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-735x350.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333-788x375.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fiverr-com-Home-Page-EN-1637537202-2019997333.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>What is Fiverr?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiverr is the world&#8217;s largest marketplace for digital services. It is a platform where you can find freelancers offering a wide range of services, from graphic design and video editing to virtual assistant and customer service. With Fiverr, you can get the job done quickly and easily without having to worry about quality or price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-etsy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-etsy\"><\/span><strong>What is Etsy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Etsy is an online marketplace that enables crafters, artists, and designers to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods, and craft supplies. In addition, it&#8217;s an excellent platform for freelance creative professionals to sell their wares and make a living from their art. Etsy takes a small cut of each sale as a commission and offers a wide range of tools and resources to help sellers promote and manage their shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fiverr-for-a-buyers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fiverr-for-a-buyers\"><\/span><strong>Fiverr for a buyers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suitability for a buyer on Fiverr is determined by several factors, including the buyer&#8217;s location, the type of gig they are looking for, and their budget. Fiverr also takes into account the seller&#8217;s ratings and reviews when determining suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etsy-for-a-buyers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"etsy-for-a-buyers\"><\/span><strong>Etsy for a buyers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The buyers on Etsy are looking for a shop that is reliable, has a good return policy, and ships quickly. They also want to make sure that the shop they&#8217;re buying from is able to answer any questions they have about the product. Finally, buyers want to feel confident that they&#8217;re buying from a shop they can trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-freelance-platform-is-more-suitable-for-buyers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-freelance-platform-is-more-suitable-for-buyers\"><\/span><strong>Which Freelance Platform Is More Suitable for Buyers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a freelancer to help with a project, Fiverr is the best platform to find someone who is suited for the task. The freelancers on Fiverr are highly skilled and experienced, so you can be sure that they will be able to deliver the work you need. The platform is also easy to use so that you can get started right away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpsm_box green_type nonefloat_box mb30\" style=\"text-align:left; width:auto\"><i><\/i><div>\n\t\t\t<strong>Winner: Fiverr<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fiverr-for-freelancers-and-sellers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fiverr-for-freelancers-and-sellers\"><\/span><strong>Fiverr for freelancers and sellers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the gig description and buyer requirements, Fiverr analyzes sellers&#8217; profiles to determine who is the best fit to complete the work. This includes taking into account the seller&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Overall rating<\/li><li>Level<\/li><li>Location<\/li><li>Response time<\/li><li>Language<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a freelancer or seller on Fiverr, it is essential to make sure that your profile is complete and up-to-date. This will help you appear as a more suitable candidate for potential buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etsy-for-freelancers-and-sellers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"etsy-for-freelancers-and-sellers\"><\/span><strong>Etsy for freelancers and sellers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to selling on Etsy, there are a few key factors that will make or break your success as a freelancer or seller. Firstly, you need to have a product or service that is well suited to the Etsy marketplace. This means that it is unique, handmade, or vintage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, you need to be able to price your product or service competitively. Etsy is known for being a budget-friendly marketplace, so buyers will be expecting to find good deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you need to have strong marketing and promotion skills. Even the most fantastic product won&#8217;t sell itself \u2013 you need to be able to get the word out and drive traffic to your Etsy shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can tick all these boxes, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to success as an Etsy freelancer or seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-freelance-platform-is-better-for-freelancers-and-sellers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-freelance-platform-is-better-for-freelancers-and-sellers\"><\/span><strong>Which Freelance Platform Is Better for Freelancers and Sellers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why Fiverr is the best freelance platform when it comes to suitability for a freelancer or seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, Fiverr offers a wide range of services that can be catered to any freelancer&#8217;s or seller&#8217;s need. Secondly, Fiverr is easy to use and navigate, making it simple for anyone to get started on the platform. Finally, Fiverr offers a variety of payment options, making it convenient for freelancers and sellers to get paid for their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Fiverr is the best freelance platform when it comes to suitability for a freelancer or seller due to its wide range of services, ease of use, and variety of payment options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpsm_box green_type nonefloat_box mb30\" style=\"text-align:left; width:auto\"><i><\/i><div>\n\t\t\t<strong>Winner: Fiverr<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fiverr-vs-etsy-comparison-video\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fiverr-vs-etsy-comparison-video\"><\/span>Fiverr vs. Etsy Comparison Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I paid 5 designers on Fiverr and Etsy to design the SAME logo (and here\u2019s what happened)\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YK8iEIgNx1c?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Same logo design on Fiverr vs. Etsy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many freelance platforms are available to choose from, each with its unique advantages. 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