Verdict
Two platforms, two models. Hireup employs you (more security, less pay). Mable is a marketplace (more pay, more risk). Both are competitor-registered platforms.
Mable vs Hireup
Two platforms, two models. Hireup employs you (more security, less pay). Mable is a marketplace (more pay, more risk). Both are competitor-registered platforms.
Mable
Best for: NDIS support workers wanting contractor flexibility
Pros
- Higher hourly take-home ($45-$60 after Mable platform fee)
- Full booking flexibility
- Direct negotiation with clients
- Build own client base
- Lower platform lock-in
Cons
- No leave or super (contractor)
- Inconsistent work (no guaranteed shifts)
- Own insurance and tax compliance
- Worker bears all risk
- Mable can delist you anytime
Hireup
Best for: Support workers wanting employment security and benefits
Pros
- Employment benefits (super, leave, sick pay, carer leave)
- Income security (paid for shifts confirmed)
- Hireup-managed insurance
- Clear award rates and entitlements
Cons
- Lower take-home pay (Hireup sets the rate, usually $34-$40/hr)
- Shift allocation controlled by algorithm
- Less flexibility
- Hireup sets rate caps