An alternative to Malt, with no commission on assignments
Tierless connects companies with independent consultants in IT and consulting. The company pays a flat subscription of €99 excl. VAT a month, free during the beta. The consultant pays nothing and keeps their full day rate.
Rates checked on 27 October 2026 · Sources at the bottom of the page
- 0%commission, for the company and the consultant alike
- €7,800 to €11,700in Malt fees on a 6-month assignment at €600 a day
- €594Tierless subscription for the same assignment (6 months at €99), €0 during the beta
Malt and Tierless, side by side
 | Tierless. | |
|---|---|---|
| What the company pays | At least 5% of every assignment (Starter plan), 9% on Advanced | €99 excl. VAT a month, free during the beta |
| What the consultant pays | 5% of the assignment, up to 10% for some projects in France (5% after 6 months on the assignment) | Nothing, ever |
| Price depends on the day rate and duration | Yes | No |
| Extra fees for each new assignment | Yes | No |
| Specialism | All professions, including creative and marketing | IT, data, cloud, cybersecurity, project management, consulting |
| Invoicing | Goes through Malt | Direct between the company and the consultant |
Example: 130 days at €600, or €78,000 excl. VAT. Malt: €3,900 on the company side (5%) and €3,900 to €7,800 on the consultant side (5 to 10%). Tierless: 6 months at €99.
When Malt is still the better choice
- You want the platform to handle invoicing and payment for you.
- You need thousands of profiles straight away: Tierless is in beta and grows every week.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tierless really free for consultants?
Yes. Uploading your CV, applying and messaging are free, with no commission on your day rate.
How does Tierless make money?
Through company subscriptions, at the same price whatever the number of assignments or the day rate.
Can I use Malt and Tierless at the same time?
Yes, nothing stops you. Your Tierless profile is created in a minute from your CV.
What day rate should I charge?
Benchmarks by role and seniority are in our day rate observatory.