Overview
Freelancer
ServiceScape
About
Founded in 2009, Freelancer.com is one of the largest and most well-established freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplaces worldwide. Clients use this platform to find diverse talents, while freelancers use it to earn money with their skills. Learn more.
About
ServiceScape is a freelance marketplace for translators, editors, writers, and graphic designers. Freelancers specializing in one or more of those fields can go here to find work while Clients and Businesses can go here to hire and outsource work. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Platform Type
Freelance MarketplacePlatform Type
Freelance MarketplaceHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyBest For
Freelancer.com is an excellent platform for freelancers looking for new opportunities and business owners (or anyone who needs help getting things done) looking for diverse talents with in-demand skills.
Best For
If you know how to edit, translate, design graphics, or write content, ServiceScape can be a great platform to promote your services, find work, and increase your income.
If you’re a client or business owner and need help with different projects or tasks, ServiceScape might be a good place to look for your next hire.
Age Requirement
16 years oldAge Requirement
18 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Freelancer and ServiceScape:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Freelancer:
NoneUnique to ServiceScape:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Freelancer and ServiceScape:
EnglishUnique to Freelancer:
Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Bokmål, Čeština, DanskUnique to ServiceScape:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by Freelancer and ServiceScape:
Computer Browser, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserUnique to Freelancer:
Android Phone, iPad, iPhone, Mac ComputerUnique to ServiceScape:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Freelancer vs the ones on ServiceScape.
Shared By Freelancer And ServiceScape:
Copy Editing Design Service Selling Translation WritingUnique To Freelancer:
Administration Artificial Intelligence (AI) Audio Production Competing Computer ScienceUnique To ServiceScape:
Reading Email Reading News Reading Novel Reading Article ReadingSummary
Freelancer has 99 total opportunities while ServiceScape has 24
Freelancer has 75 more opportunities than ServiceScape
Earner/Saver Comparison: Freelancer vs ServiceScape
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Freelancer or ServiceScape? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Freelancer
ServiceScape
About
Freelancers (aka sellers/workers) can sign up to Freelancer.com for free and find a variety of ways to earn money with their digital skills.
About
ServiceScape freelancers (aka professionals) can use the platform to promote and earn money from their editing, translation, graphic design, or writing services.
Commissions/Fees
For fixed-price projects, Freelancer.com collects $5 USD (or its equivalent in other currencies) or 10% of the winning bid — whichever is greater — when the freelancer accepts the project. Subsequent payments above the original bid amount will have a 10% project fee. For hourly projects, Freelancer.com will collect 10% of every milestone payment as a project fee. Additionally, tips are subject to a 10% fee, and government taxes may apply depending on the country.Commissions/Fees
ServiceScape takes 50% of earnings from projects.Minimum Payout
$30.00Minimum Payout
NonePayout Options
Shared by Freelancer and ServiceScape:
Direct Deposit PayPalUnique to Freelancer:
Skrill Wire TransferUnique to ServiceScape:
CheckPayout Speed
1-15 daysPayout Speed
30-40 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 19 reviews from Freelancer Freelancers. 84.21% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 1 reviews from ServiceScape Freelancers. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- Easy to use.
- Lots of jobs available in many different skillets.
- Clients pay relatively well.
Pros
- Very focused platform for those with specific skills.
- Known for having high-end reputable clients.
- No need to bid on jobs and race to the bottom against other freelancers.
Cons
- Lots of competition, either from freelancers undercutting your prices or from well-established freelancers with high ratings.
- Scammers on the platform will ask you to pay before being able to take on a job, only to run off with your money.
- High minimum payout compared to other similar platforms.
Cons
- Since the ServiceScape freelancer directory is automatically ordered by freelancer star ratings, new freelancers may have a hard time getting any visibility.
- ServiceScape takes a huge 50% cut from all freelancer earnings.
- Long delay between payments.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Consumer Comparison: Freelancer vs ServiceScape
Which platform offers a better experience for consumers? Freelancer or ServiceScape? Compare consumer and buyer-related features and attributes below.
Freelancer
ServiceScape
About
Freelancer.com clients (i.e. buyers, businesses) can use the platform to hire freelancers in a wide range of industries. They can also post contests to receive ideas and work submissions from an array of different freelancers.
About
ServiceScape clients can use the platform to hire freelance editors, translators, graphic designers, and writers. Once a hire is made, all project communications, management, and payments can then be handled directly through the platform.
Costs/Fees
For fixed-price projects, Freelancer.com collects $3 USD (or its equivalent in other currencies) or 3% of the winning bid – whichever is greater – when the freelancer accepts the project. Subsequent payments above the original bid amount will have a 3% project fee. For hourly projects, Freelancer.com will collect 3% of every milestone payment as a project fee. There is also a processing fee for every deposit of money to your account.Costs/Fees
NonePayment Options
Alipay, Bancontact, Credit Card, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, Dotpay, Giropay, iDEAL, PayPal, Paytm, Skrill, Sofort, UnionPay, WebMoney, WeChat PayPayment Options
Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPalPros
- No data
Pros
- Zero fees.
- Large database of freelancers to search through and choose from.
- Good selection of payment options.
Cons
- No data
Cons
- The fact that ServiceScape takes a large cut of earnings from freelancers means that freelancer rates on this platform could be bloated.
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