Simple, transparent pricing
No surprises. Customers pay nothing to Gygnus. Providers earn on every completed job — with one fair fee only when money changes hands.
Customers — always free
- Post jobs at no cost
- Receive and compare quotes from verified pros
- Hire and pay your provider — you never pay a fee to Gygnus for posting or hiring
Providers — free to start, 6% when paid
Sign up, build your profile, browse jobs, and apply — all free. When a job is completed and the customer pays through Gygnus, 6% goes to Gygnus as the platform fee, and estimated credit-card processing is deducted from your payout on that charge (tips are separate charges and also have processing). No lead fees, no pay-per-quote.
Customers still pay only the agreed price. Your net is the job payment minus Gygnus 6% minus estimated card fees.
How we compare
Same story as our About page, in one place: Gygnus only takes a percentage when a job is paid — not per lead.
| Platform | Provider fee | Customer fee | Escrow | AI assist | Background check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gygnus← Best value | 6% platform + card fees (est.) | Free — always | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Thumbtack | 15–33% per lead | Free | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Angi (Angie's List) | 15–20% + membership | Free–$30/yr | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| TaskRabbit | 15% + $25 reg | 15% service fee | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Handy | 20–30% | Booking fee | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Common questions
Do customers pay Gygnus anything?
No. Posting a job, receiving quotes, and hiring through Gygnus is free for customers. You pay only the provider you hire for the work.
What do providers pay before they get hired?
Nothing. Sign-up, profile, browsing jobs, and applying are free. When a job is completed and paid, Gygnus keeps 6% as the platform fee; estimated credit-card processing is deducted separately from the provider payout.
What does the 6% fee cover?
The 6% is the Gygnus platform fee on the job payment. Card network and processor costs are estimated and charged separately to the provider (including on tip payments).
Are there lead fees or subscriptions?
No lead charges and no mandatory subscription for providers or customers on Gygnus. If the job does not complete, you do not owe that 6% to the platform.