Many architecture students and architects see Odepla as a valuable opportunity to turn their creative skills into additional income while making important industry contacts. But to make the most of this platform's potential, it's crucial to understand the different subscription models and associated fees.
Odepla offers three different subscriptions tailored to the needs of architects and architecture students: the Free Model, the Starter Model and the Professional Model.
You can find an overview here.
Free subscription
- Upload 1 portfolio project per year
- Offers/Contacts: Limited number per month
- Agency fees: 10%
Starter subscription
For example 9.99€ per month (with monthly billing) you will receive:
- Unlimited project uploads
- Offers/Contacts: Unlimited
- Visible to clients in architects list
- Agency fees: 10%
Professional subscription
For example 49.99€ per month (with monthly billing) you will receive:
All the benefits of the Starter subscription
- Pro symbol on profile
- Prioritized messages/offers for builders
- Communication outside the platform possible
- Other exclusive benefits
- No agency fees
Fees for the payment service provider
- All subscriptions incur additional 5% fees for the payment service provider.
- Exception: payment outside the platform (only permitted with the Professional subscription). Not recommended as no security is guaranteed by Odepla.
By choosing the subscription that suits you best, you can develop your creative potential on Odepla and receive new project requests every day.
Why does Odepla charge service fees?
The fees help to operate the Odepla platform and cover the costs of providing a variety of services that benefit architecture students and architects, as well as builders. These fees support, among other things:
- Our support, who is available to help you with any questions you may have;
- Covering the costs of payment service providers such as Stripe, Visa, Klarna and others;
- Hosting and ongoing maintenance of the platform to ensure a smooth user experience;
- Investing in the further development of the platform to always meet the current needs of users;
- Marketing activities with content creators to make Odepla accessible to a wider target group;
- Taxes, accounting and general administrative costs to ensure smooth operations and legal compliance.