Free to enter. Pay for reach, leads, and serious hiring.
Keep browsing, basic posting, and discovery free so the marketplace grows. Charge when users want more exposure, more match activity, business-grade posting, or short-term promotion.
Free access
$0
forever
Keep the network open while giving every new member enough access to browse, be discovered, and test the proposal flow.
Create a basic profile
Browse open proposal needs
1 active marketplace listing
1 active need or proposal
3 match requests per month
Lead growth
FREE
$15
Normally $15 per month · Free in Beta
The main paid plan for supply-side members: more listings, more proposal responses, and stronger placement in discovery.
Up to 10 active listings
25 match requests per month
Verified creator badge
Boosted directory placement
Expanded portfolio and service proof
Post + hire
FREE
$49
Normally $49 per month · Free in Beta
Built for the demand side: post more needs, invite creators directly, and keep high-intent proposals visible longer.
Unlimited active proposal needs
Featured proposal placement
Invite creators directly
Advanced proposal management
Priority notifications
À la carte
FREE
$5+
Normally $5+ per boost · Free in Beta
Use boosts when a need is urgent, a listing deserves more attention, or a creator wants a temporary discovery lift.
Featured proposal from $15
Listing boost from $10
Urgent need badge from $5
Featured creator rotation
No monthly commitment
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This structure avoids charging for login or basic browsing while still creating revenue around the behaviors users already value: visibility, leads, proposal volume, and marketplace trust.
Payments should happen on a hosted checkout page so ShowUs never handles raw card data.
Paid profile trust signals should be tied to account status, not editable profile text.
Listing counts, match volume, boosts, and Business posting should be enforced by account tier before checkout goes live.