# Orca vs Fiverr for Virtual Assistants

> Fiverr is built for one-off gigs. Orca is built for ongoing assistant relationships — browse dedicated VA profiles with hourly rates, message directly, and avoid gig churn and platform cuts on VA earnings.

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## Comparison table

| Feature | Orca | Fiverr | Upwork | Taskbullet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Platform / agency fees | None | 20% from VA | 10% from VA | 35% management fee |
| Speed to first message | Instant | Instant | After proposals | ~1 day |
| Dedicated assistant | Yes — same person | No — gig-based | Possible but varies | Yes — managed |
| Transparent pricing upfront | Yes — rate on profile | Yes — per gig | Varies — negotiated | Yes |
| Bidding / proposals required | No — direct message | No | Yes — proposal process | No |
| VA keeps 100% of their rate | Yes | No — 80% | No — 90% | No — managed model |
| AI-assisted matching | Yes — Scout Concierge | Limited filters | Smart matching | Yes |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orca better than Fiverr for a virtual assistant?

For ongoing inbox, ops, and support work, yes. Fiverr optimizes for discrete deliverables. Orca optimizes for hiring the same assistant week after week with transparent hourly rates and no 20% cut from the VA.

### Does Fiverr take a commission from VAs?

Yes. Fiverr typically takes 20% from freelancers. On Orca, VAs keep 100% of the rate shown on their profile — clients pay directly with zero Orca commission.

### Can I hire the same person long-term on Orca?

Yes. That's the core use case — one dedicated VA who learns your tools, tone, and processes instead of re-explaining context on every new gig order.

### When is Fiverr still a fit?

One-off design assets, short copy tasks, or discrete micro-deliverables. For calendar, inbox, support, and operations, a dedicated Orca VA is usually faster and cheaper over a month.