| Cost | Affordable | Expensive | Very expensive |
| Flat rates | Yes | No | No |
| Revisions | Unlimited | Limited | Limited |
| Projects | Unlimited | One at a time | One at a time |
| Starting work | 1-3 business days | Several weeks | Several weeks |
| Timelines | Clear timelines defined from the start | Depends on the freelancer’s schedule | Not always specified |
| Slack updates | Yes, always | Limited to freelancer’s platform | Rarely offered,usually e-mail |
| Client manager | Yes | No | Sometimes, for a price |