The Booking Agency vs Workana
TBA vs Workana: global travel-ready talent vs Latin American freelance platform
| The Booking Agency | Workana | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | None | Up to 12% from freelancer per transaction |
| Geographic focus | 160+ countries, global | Latin America - Brazil, Argentina, Mexico dominant |
| Language | English primary | Portuguese and Spanish |
| In-person talent | Photography, events, DJs, makeup artists | Digital and remote primarily |
Where TBA wins
- +Global reach across 160+ countries, not LATAM-focused
- +In-person and event talent with travel context
- +Flat subscription for talent - no per-booking fee on the transaction
- +Creative and event categories alongside digital services
- +City-specific discovery across South America and beyond
Where Workana wins
- +Portuguese and Spanish-language platform and support
- +Strong LATAM tech and design talent pool
- +Local payment methods (PIX, MercadoPago)
Use case breakdown
Hiring a remote developer based in Sao Paulo for a Portuguese-language project
Workana has deeper LATAM developer pool with local payment support.
Competitor wins
Finding a photographer in Buenos Aires for a brand shoot
TBA has Buenos Aires photographers with local city context. Workana is primarily digital.
TBA wins
Model
Marketplace (varying commissions per plan, up to 12%)
Geographic reach
Latin America dominant (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia)
Best for
Portuguese and Spanish-language projects, LATAM-focused hiring
Not ideal for
Global in-person bookings, event talent, non-digital work
Switching from Workana?
LATAM-based talent can list on both TBA and Workana simultaneously. TBA brings global client discovery while Workana covers Portuguese and Spanish market depth.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use TBA or Workana for hiring in Brazil?
Workana has a larger pool of Portuguese-speaking digital freelancers for remote work. TBA has Brazilian talent across creative and event categories and offers global comparison. For in-person work in Brazilian cities, TBA has local profiles with city context.
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