Escrow service for freelancer payments
Funds are held until projects are fully completed, ensuring protection for both freelancers and their clients.
The freelancing world can be risky
of brands have been scammed by a freelancer
of freelancers experience late payments
Seal is the safest way to pay and get paid
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Safer than contracts
The funds are released if, and only if, the specifications are met. Period.
Set your own terms
Say goodbye to complex contracts—write the project specifications in your own terms.
Some use cases
Seal is ideal for short-term projects and the delivery phase of longer projects.
Content
Production of audio, video, or text content for brands and marketing campaigns.
Design
Graphic design, UI/UX design, illustrations, and other visual projects.
Development
Web development, app development, and other software projects.
The escrow service for freelancer payments
Send specifications and payment
Enter the details you agreed upon and send payment to get the project started.
Funds are held until the project is completed
The freelancer exactly knows what they have to do and by when.
Funds are released
If the project meets all specifications, freelancer receives the funds. Otherwise, the client gets their money back.
Seal is your best option for payment
Seal offers a safer, more affordable, and user-friendly alternative to your current freelance payment methods.
| Seal | Fiverr | Upwork | PayPal | Bank transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scam Protection | High | High | High | Low | None |
| Fees | 5% | 25.5% + $3 | 15% + $4.95 | Up to 4.5% + fixed fee | $40 or more |
| Payment Terms Negotiation | None | Brief (often regarding working off-platform) | Brief (often regarding working off-platform) | Lengthy (concerning payment schedule) | Lengthy (concerning payment schedule) |
| Contract Management | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Manual | Manual |
| Ease of use | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
Our users love Seal
Join the growing community of individuals and businesses who have streamlined their freelance payment processes
"Streamlined Design Payments"
Using Seal for my UI/UX projects has made payment management so much easier. The milestone system works perfectly for iterative design work.
"Excellent for Development Projects"
The escrow system gives me peace of mind that I'll get paid when my code is delivered. And the fees are so much lower than Upwork.
"No More Payment Concerns"
As a client, I love how Seal lets me clearly define what I need and only release payment when it's delivered. No more arguments about specifications.