How to compare a quote
Put each proposal onto the same monthly example and write down the order of deductions. Ask the provider to define each term in the agreement or a written fee schedule. “Gross,” “net,” and “managed revenue” can mean different things between contracts, so use the contract’s definition rather than assuming a standard basis.
- Start with the same creator receipts for each quote and the same period, currency, and accounts.
- List any platform adjustment separately. Confirm whether the agency percentage is applied before or after that adjustment, and whether the platform itself calculates a deduction on all transactions or only some.
- Calculate the agency fee from the stated base. For a hybrid quote, add the fixed amount and the percentage amount; ask whether the base is credited against the percentage or charged on top.
- Subtract the agency fee and separately listed costs to see the remaining amount before personal tax and other obligations.