Free to Start
No cost to post jobs: Companies can create profiles, post roles, and browse developers at no charge.
No subscription fees: There are no monthly or upfront costs to use Moonlight.
Contract & Fractional Work
15% platform fee: Applied to each invoice once work begins.
Example: If a developer logs 10 hours at $100/hour, the invoice is $1,000. Moonlight’s fee is 15% ($150).
Transparency: The developer sets their hourly rate; you see the total cost (developer pay + Moonlight fee) when reviewing invoices.
Full-Time Hires
One-time success fee: If you convert a developer to a full-time employee, Moonlight charges a success fee equal to four months of the developer’s gross monthly salary at the point of hire.
Details: See Hiring Full-Time Employees for more information.
Why Fees Exist
Platform operations: Fees fund developer vetting, fraud protection, and platform improvements.
Fairness: Aligns Moonlight’s success with successful projects and hires.
Trust: Ensures both companies and developers stay on-platform for payments, keeping the community safe.
FAQs
Is there a cost to post a job?
No. Posting jobs is free. Fees only apply when work begins.
Do fees change based on contract size?
No. The 15% platform fee applies to all contract and fractional work invoices.
How is the success fee for full-time hires calculated?
It’s equal to four months of the developer’s gross monthly salary at the time of hire.
Can I negotiate fees?
No. Fees are standardised to keep the platform fair and transparent for all users.