OpenWork or Weepo: key takeaways
- OpenWork and Weepo are both portage salarial companies: they let you invoice as an independent while being an employee, with a payslip and social protection.
- Weepo charges 3% management fees on invoiced revenue, with a 100% salary advance, a dedicated adviser and the Zero Hidden Fees label.
- The information about OpenWork below comes from its own public communications, consulted on 14 October 2026. It may change: confirm it with OpenWork.
- The rate alone is not enough: compare what it includes, when you get paid and the support provided, then simulate your salary.
Short answer: OpenWork or Weepo? There is no universal winner. Compare management fees against your revenue, when salary is paid, the services included and the quality of contact, then test your case with the Weepo salary simulator.
- OpenWork (formerly STA Portage) offers a single offer at 5% of revenue excluding VAT, with no commitment and no entry or exit fees.
- It highlights a full salary advance and payment guaranteed on the 5th of the month.
- It mentions health cover, meal vouchers, a PEE and a PERCO, and more than 16 years of supporting consultants.
Weepo at a glance
Weepo
3% of invoiced revenue
- 100% salary advance
- Dedicated adviser and personalised follow-up
- Professional expenses covered at 100% with receipts
- Swile meal card, 75% of Navigo, provident cover, works council
- PEE (admin fee applies), professional training, referral bonus
- Partner offers (CESU, housing…) and Zero Hidden Fees label
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label; details are on the pricing page.
OpenWork and Weepo: points to compare
| Criterion | OpenWork | Weepo |
|---|
| Positioning | Single all-inclusive offer with salary advance | Digital umbrella company, 3% management fees |
| Management fees | 5% of revenue excl. VAT for the single offer (per its website) | 3% of invoiced revenue |
| Salary payment | Full salary advance; payment guaranteed on the 5th | 100% salary advance |
| Support and benefits | Health cover, meal vouchers, PEE, PERCO, professional-expense management | Dedicated adviser, personalised follow-up, professional expenses covered at 100%, Swile, Navigo, provident cover, works council |
| Check before signing | Applicable grid, payment terms, extra fees | Chosen plan, day rate, estimated salary via the simulator |
Which profile each option may suit
OpenWork
May suit you if you are looking for a single, simple formula with a fixed
payment date.
Weepo
May suit you if you want clear fees at 3%, a 100% salary advance, a
dedicated adviser and employee benefits (Swile, Navigo, CSE) in a fully
online experience.
In every case your situation comes first: a high day rate, long missions or an immediate cash-flow need do not lead to the same choice.
How to choose with confidence
- Simulate your salary with the portage salarial simulator using your day rate and billed days.
- Ask each company for the same simulation, using the same assumptions.
- Compare net pay, payment timing and included services, not just the rate. Our umbrella company comparison lists the criteria.
- Check the financial guarantee and the management fees set out in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Why look for an alternative to OpenWork?
Priorities differ from one freelancer to another: management fees, payment date, tools, proximity or support. Comparing several companies helps you pick the one that fits your activity.
What fees does Weepo charge compared with OpenWork?
Weepo charges 3% of invoiced revenue. For OpenWork, refer to its current offer: 5% of revenue excl. VAT for the single offer (per its website).
Can I switch from OpenWork to Weepo?
Yes, subject to the terms of your current contract and ongoing missions. Talk to both companies to plan the transition without a gap in salary.
Does Weepo help find missions?
The employee remains autonomous in finding clients. Weepo does publish mission offers on its website.
Use the same day rate and the same number of billed days in each simulator, then compare estimated net salary, payment timing and included services.
Compare Weepo with other companies
Sources consulted
Information consulted on 14 October 2026. It may change and should be confirmed with each company.