Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com is the world''s largest freelancing marketplace by user count, connecting over 87 million employers and freelancers across 247 countries.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Global freelancing marketplace
Who should look elsewhere
10% freelancer fee (or $5 minimum) on every project cuts into earnings
Pros
- +Massive talent pool of 87M+ users across every skill category
- +Contest model lets you see multiple solutions before paying
- +Escrow system protects both employers and freelancers
- +Competitive bidding drives pricing down for employers
- +Global coverage across 247 countries and regions
Cons
- −10% freelancer fee (or $5 minimum) on every project cuts into earnings
- −Quality varies widely, vetting freelancers takes significant effort
- −Platform UI feels dated compared to newer alternatives like Upwork
- −Employer fees (3% or $3 minimum) add to project costs
- −Aggressive upsell on premium features and bid upgrades
Key features
- ✓Project posting with competitive bidding from global freelancers
- ✓Contest-based crowdsourcing for design, naming, and creative work
- ✓Hourly project tracking with automated screenshots
- ✓Milestone-based escrow payment protection
- ✓Freelancer verification badges and skill tests
- ✓Real-time messaging and file sharing
- ✓Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- ✓API for custom integrations
- ✓Recruiter service for managed hiring
- ✓Enterprise team solutions for large organizations
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.