Premium for Freelancers

What Is Opengates Premium?

Opengates Premium is a paid subscription plan designed specifically for freelancers who want to maximize their earnings, increase their visibility, and get more out of the platform. Premium gives you tangible advantages that can help you earn more money, win more contracts, and grow your freelance career faster.

If you are a freelancer who is actively working on Opengates and earning regular income, Premium is one of the best investments you can make in your business. The benefits often pay for themselves within the first month.

Premium Benefits for Freelancers

1. Lower Platform Fees: 7% Instead of 12%

This is the single biggest benefit of Premium and the one that directly puts more money in your pocket.

On the standard (free) plan, Opengates deducts a 12% service fee from every payment you receive. This fee covers payment processing, platform maintenance, customer support, and dispute resolution.

With Premium, your fee is reduced to just 7% — a reduction of nearly half.

How Much Can You Save?

The savings depend on how much you earn. Here are some examples:

As you can see, the more you earn, the more you save. For freelancers earning $1,000 or more per month, Premium essentially pays for itself through fee savings alone.

When Does the Lower Fee Apply?

The 7% fee applies to all earnings from the moment your Premium subscription is active. This includes:

• Payments from fixed-price milestones
• Payments from hourly contract time entries
• Payments from service orders

There is no cap on the savings. Every dollar you earn benefits from the reduced fee for as long as your Premium subscription is active.

2. More Gate Keys Per Month

Gate keys are the tokens you use to apply to tasks on Opengates. Each application costs one or more gate keys, and gate keys cost money to purchase.

With Premium, you receive a larger allocation of gate keys each month as part of your subscription. This means you can apply to more tasks without needing to purchase additional gate keys separately.

How Many Extra Gate Keys Do You Get?

Premium subscribers receive significantly more gate keys per month compared to the standard plan. The exact numbers are displayed on the Premium subscription page in your account settings, as they may be adjusted over time.

Why More Gate Keys Matter

More gate keys give you more opportunities to find and win work. If you are an active freelancer who regularly browses and applies to tasks, having a larger pool of gate keys each month means:

• You can apply to more tasks, increasing your chances of landing contracts.
• You can be more selective, applying to tasks that are the best fit rather than rationing your gate keys.
• You spend less money purchasing gate keys separately, since your monthly allocation covers more of your needs.

For freelancers who rely on tasks (rather than services) as their primary source of work, the extra gate keys alone can be worth the cost of Premium.

3. Profile Boost in Search Results

When clients search for freelancers or browse service listings, Premium subscribers receive a profile boost that increases their visibility in search results.

What Does Profile Boost Mean?

Profile boost means that your profile and your services are given higher priority in search rankings compared to freelancers on the standard plan (all else being equal). When a client searches for a freelancer with your skills or browses your service category, you are more likely to appear near the top of the results.

Why Visibility Matters

On a freelancing marketplace, visibility is everything. Clients typically review the first few results and rarely scroll through dozens of pages. Being near the top of search results means:

• More clients see your profile and services.
• More clients click through to view your details.
• More clients place orders or invite you to apply to tasks.

The profile boost does not guarantee that you will always be the number one result. Other factors like your ratings, reviews, completion rate, and the relevance of your skills also affect ranking. But Premium gives you a meaningful advantage over equally qualified freelancers on the standard plan.

Does Profile Boost Affect Service Listings?

Yes. The boost applies to both your freelancer profile when clients search for freelancers, and your service listings when clients browse or search for services. Both benefit from increased visibility.

4. Priority Customer Support

When you run into an issue on the platform — a payment question, a dispute with a client, a technical problem — Premium subscribers get priority customer support.

What Does Priority Support Mean?

• Faster response times: Your support tickets are prioritized over standard plan users, meaning you get answers sooner.
• Dedicated support channels: Depending on the current Premium offering, you may have access to additional support channels such as live chat or direct email lines.
• Experienced agents: Priority support tickets may be routed to more experienced support agents who can resolve complex issues quickly.

When Priority Support Helps Most

Priority support is especially valuable in time-sensitive situations:

• A client has not approved a milestone, and you need help mediating.
• There is a payment issue that is preventing you from receiving your payout.
• You are involved in a dispute and need a quick resolution.
• You encounter a technical problem that is affecting your ability to deliver work on time.

In these situations, waiting several days for a support response can cost you money and damage your reputation. Priority support ensures your issues are addressed quickly.

Is Premium Worth It?

The answer depends on your situation and how actively you use Opengates. Here is a simple way to decide:

Premium Is Likely Worth It If:

• You earn $500 or more per month on Opengates. The fee savings at this level will likely exceed the cost of the subscription.
• You regularly apply to tasks. The extra gate keys save you money and give you more opportunities.
• You want to grow your freelance business. The profile boost helps you attract more clients and land more work.
• You depend on your Opengates income. Priority support ensures that any issues affecting your earnings are resolved quickly.

Premium May Not Be Worth It If:

• You are just starting out and have not earned much yet. Focus on building your profile, getting your first reviews, and learning the platform. You can always upgrade later.
• You rarely use the platform. If you only take on occasional projects, the fee savings may not justify the subscription cost.
• You primarily get work through services (not tasks). If you do not apply to many tasks, the extra gate keys may not be useful. However, the fee savings and profile boost still apply.

How to Subscribe to Premium

Step-by-Step

1. Log in to your Opengates freelancer account.
2. Go to "Settings" or click on your profile menu.
3. Look for the "Premium" or "Subscription" section.
4. Review the Premium plan details, including the monthly price and all included benefits.
5. Click "Subscribe" or "Upgrade to Premium."
6. Enter your payment information and confirm the subscription.

Subscription Details

• Billing cycle: Premium is billed on a monthly basis. Your subscription renews automatically each month unless you cancel.
• Payment methods: You can pay for Premium using the payment methods available on the platform.
• Instant activation: Your Premium benefits are activated immediately after payment is processed. You start benefiting from lower fees, extra gate keys, profile boost, and priority support right away.

Pricing

Premium pricing is displayed on the subscription page in your account settings. Opengates may offer different pricing tiers or promotional rates from time to time. Check the Premium page for the most up-to-date pricing information.

When evaluating the price, compare it to:

• How much you would save in fees based on your current or projected monthly earnings.
• How much you currently spend on gate keys.
• The value of increased visibility and faster support.

For most active freelancers, the math strongly favors subscribing.

Managing Your Subscription

Viewing Your Subscription Status

You can check your current subscription status at any time:

1. Go to "Settings" > "Subscription" or "Premium."
2. Here you will see:
   • Your current plan (Standard or Premium)
   • Your next billing date
   • Your payment method on file
   • Your subscription history

Updating Payment Information

If you need to update the credit card or payment method used for your Premium subscription:

1. Go to "Settings" > "Subscription."
2. Click "Update Payment Method."
3. Enter your new payment details and save.

Cancelling Premium

If you decide that Premium is no longer right for you, you can cancel at any time.

How to Cancel

1. Go to "Settings" > "Subscription" or "Premium."
2. Click "Cancel Subscription."
3. Confirm the cancellation.

What Happens When You Cancel

• Your Premium benefits remain active until the end of your current billing period. If you paid for the month on the 1st and cancel on the 15th, you continue to have Premium benefits until the end of that month.
• After the billing period ends:
  • Your fee reverts to 12%.
  • Your monthly gate key allocation returns to the standard amount.
  • Your profile boost is removed.
  • You no longer receive priority support.
• No refunds for partial months. Opengates does not refund the remaining days of a billing period after cancellation.
• You can re-subscribe at any time. If you change your mind, simply go through the subscription process again. Your Premium benefits will be reactivated immediately.

Before You Cancel

Consider whether the savings and benefits are worth the cost. If your earnings have been low recently, it might make sense to cancel temporarily and re-subscribe when your workload picks up again. But if you are earning consistently, the fee savings alone usually justify the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Premium guarantee more clients?

No. Premium increases your visibility through profile boost and gives you more gate keys to apply to tasks, but landing clients still depends on the quality of your profile, proposals, and work. Premium gives you an advantage, but it is not a substitute for delivering excellent work.

Can I switch between Standard and Premium?

Yes. You can upgrade to Premium at any time and cancel at any time. There is no long-term commitment.

Do the lower fees apply retroactively?

No. The 7% fee applies only to earnings received while your Premium subscription is active. Past transactions at the 12% rate are not recalculated.

What happens to my extra gate keys if I cancel?

Gate keys you have already received remain in your account even after cancellation. You can continue to use them. However, you will not receive the Premium allocation of gate keys in future months after cancellation.

Still need help? Contact our support team and we'll be happy to assist you.