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How a deal works

Everything starts with an order. It keeps bids, the selected coder, chat, escrow, and the final result in one place.

For clients

1
Post an order: describe the task, budget, timeline, and stack.
2
Get bids: compare price, timing, portfolio, and approach.
3
Choose a coder: accept a bid and lock the terms.
4
Fund escrow: funds are locked until the result is ready.
5
Accept the work: review the result and release payment.

For coders

1
Complete your profile: stack, rate, portfolio, and experience.
2
Find an order: filter the feed by your stack.
3
Send a bid: offer a price, timeline, and short plan.
4
Deliver the work: keep communication and handoff inside the order.
5
Get paid: after acceptance, funds are released from escrow.

Two settlement methods

Before a deal, the parties choose how payment works. The exact fee is shown before confirmation.

Direct deal

VibeMarket fee: 0%
How it works: The parties agree and settle directly. VibeMarket does not control the transfer or compel a refund.
Best for: Small or trusted orders

Protected deal (TON Escrow)

VibeMarket fee: 5%
How it works: The 5% platform fee is deducted from the contractor’s successful payout. A smart contract holds the funds until the deal outcome; VibeMarket reviews disputes internally.
Best for: Orders where payment protection matters

	Direct deal	Protected deal (TON Escrow)
VibeMarket fee	0%	5%
How it works	The parties agree and settle directly. VibeMarket does not control the transfer or compel a refund.	The 5% platform fee is deducted from the contractor’s successful payout. A smart contract holds the funds until the deal outcome; VibeMarket reviews disputes internally.
Best for	Small or trusted orders	Orders where payment protection matters

A protected deal lowers the risk of paying a contractor upfront, but is not a bank guarantee or insurance. See the escrow and dispute review rules for details. Escrow and dispute review rules.