Private pilot • limited spots
High-converting UGC. Zero agency fees.
Hire verified South African creators directly. Pay a flat R1,500/mo instead of agency commission, with every payment held in escrow until you approve the content.
- R1,500/mo flat
- Escrow-protected
- Hand-vetted SA creators
How every deal works
Why FreeVerse
Built for trust, not just reach
Escrow
BrandsPay only when you approve the work.
CreatorsGet paid in full, on time.
Vetting
BrandsCreators ranked on real engagement and delivery.
CreatorsWork with serious, funded brands.
No markups
BrandsOne flat fee, no commission on spend.
CreatorsNo agency taking a cut of your work.
Savings calculator
See what you could save
Estimated annual savings
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- Current monthly cost
- R0
- FreeVerse monthly cost
- R0
- Agency commission
- R0
- FreeVerse flat fee
- R1,500/mo
How it works
Four steps, either side
Submit a brief
Share your campaign brief and budget.
Review creators
Verified creators apply; you pick the best fit.
Fund escrow
Your payment is held securely until delivery.
Approve and release
Approve the content and the creator is paid.
Join the waitlist
Share your profiles in under a minute.
Get vetted
We check engagement and delivery history.
Apply to campaigns
Pick briefs that suit you. Payment is in escrow first.
Get paid
Funds are released from escrow on approval.
Sample deal
See a deal in 60 seconds
A demonstration. No real funds move and nothing binding is created.
- Brand
- Sample Hair Co.
- Creator
- Sample Creator
- Deliverables
- 3 short-form videos
- Amount in escrow
- R3,000
Press the button to start the sample deal.
Founder note
“Brands overpay agencies and creators chase late invoices. We are building the escrow layer that fixes both, starting with South African hair care and beauty.”
— Karabo Sishuba, Founder
FAQ
Questions, answered
How does the escrow protection work?
Once a brand and creator agree on a deal, the brand's funds are locked into a secure account upfront. When the content is delivered and approved, the funds are released to the creator.
What does Free Verse cost compared to an agency?
Brands pay a flat R1,500/mo instead of a percentage commission. Agencies commonly charge a commission on campaign spend; enter your own rate in the calculator to see the difference.
How are creators vetted?
Creators are ranked on real engagement and delivery history, not follower counts alone. The pilot cohort is hand-checked.
Is Free Verse live yet?
We are in a private pilot with a small cohort. The calculator and sample deal on this page are demonstrations; no real funds move.
How do I get access?
Book a demo. We run a 15-minute call, then invite suitable brands into the pilot.
Does it cost creators anything?
Joining the waitlist is free. Creator pricing will be confirmed before the platform opens, and we will tell you up front.
When do I get paid?
The brand's funds are held in escrow before you start. They are released when the brand approves your deliverables, and payment should not be held back beyond 5 business days after approval unless a dispute is raised.
What if there is a dispute?
Both sides first try to resolve it in good faith within 10 business days. If that fails, it goes to mediation with a South African mediator.
Who can join?
South African hair care and beauty creators. We look at engagement and delivery history, and onboard a small hand-checked group first.
Roadmap
Where we are right now
Private pilot
Onboarding a small cohort of hair care and beauty brands and creators.
Public waitlist
Opening to more verified South African creators and independent brands.
Full launch
Self-serve campaigns, creator discovery and automated payouts.
Ready to try it?
Join the private pilot as a brand, or get on the creator waitlist.
Or email hello@freeverse.co.za