Top 7 Freelance Marketplace Platforms
Freelance marketplace platforms connect freelance workers looking to sell their services and skills with businesses looking to outsource different tasks and projects. You can use the filters below to find the perfect platforms for your specific goals and requirements. Then, you can read more about each individual platform, check out user reviews and ratings, and more.
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Toptal
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Toptal is an exclusive freelance marketplace that connects the top 3% of Freelancers (aka Toptalers) specializing in fields like development, design, finance, project management, and product management, with Business Owners and Clients from around the world.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Animation Brand Management Business Writing Cloud Computing Computer Science |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 13 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPad Note: Toptal has an app for both freelancers and clients. For freelancers, the name of the app is “Toptal Talent” and it is available on both Google Play and App Store. For clients, the name of the app is “Toptal Client” and it is only available on the App Store. |
Details for Freelancers 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible Some clients on Toptal hire for full-time positions but freelancers will always be able to choose their own hours. |
| Workplace: | Remote Note: Some companies may ask freelancers to work on-site. As of today, Toptal has relocated Toptalers (freelancers) to companies in Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Canada, United States, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. |
| Commissions / Fees: | None |
| Minimum Payout: | $0.01 |
| Payout Options: | Direct Deposit, Prepaid Credit Card, Wire Transfer |
| Payout Speed: | 1-14 days Toptal typically invoices clients twice a month, though this setup is flexible. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | Fees are automatically built into freelancer rates. |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPal |
ServiceScape
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ServiceScape is a freelance marketplace for translators, editors, writers, and graphic designers. Professionals 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.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Copy Editing Design Graphic Design Reading Translation |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide Note: Individuals who are either U.S. Taxpayers Not Residing in the U.S. or non-U.S. Taxpayers Residing in the U.S. cannot receive earnings from ServiceScape and therefore should not register. |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet |
Details for Professionals 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Commissions / Fees: | ServiceScape takes 50% of earnings from projects. |
| Minimum Payout: | $0.01 |
| Payout Options: | Check, Direct Deposit, PayPal Note: PayPal and Check payments are only available to freelancers who are non-U.S. taxpayers not residing in the United States. |
| Payout Speed: | 3-4 days |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | None |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPal |
Guru
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Guru is an established online freelancing marketplace that’s been facilitating the connection between employers and freelancers around the globe since 1998. Whether you’re looking for work, a new freelancer to join your team, or both, Guru is a solid option for getting the job done.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Administration Audio Production Computer Science Computing Customer Care |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet |
Details for Freelancers 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Commissions / Fees: | Job fee of 9% on the basic plan, which can go down to as low as 5% with the executive plan. When cashing out, if you choose to receive a wire transfer, you’ll be charged a $9 fee. |
| Minimum Payout: | $0.01 |
| Payout Options: | Direct Deposit, Payoneer, PayPal, Wire Transfer Note: Direct deposit is available to U.S. freelancers only. |
| Payout Speed: | Instant-7 days Note: PayPal and Payoneer payments should be received almost instantly. Other methods take 2-5 business days. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | 2.9% handling fee on the invoice value. That said, if you pay using eCheck, physical check, or wire transfer, they offer 3% instant cashback, covering the fee completely. |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPal Note: Direct Deposit is available to U.S. clients only. |
PeoplePerHour is an online freelance marketplace based in the UK. The platform has been around since 2007 and enables the connection between millions of freelance workers and businesses across the globe who use the platform to buy and sell digital services of almost any kind.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Copywriting Data Entry Ghostwriting Graphic Design Logo Design |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old Note: A person under 18 years of age (but over 15) can use an adult’s account. However, the account holder should be fully accountable for all actions taken without any limitations. |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPhone Note: The PeoplePerHour app is for hiring only. Freelancers looking for work will have to access the site via web browser. |
Details for Freelancers 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Commissions / Fees: | PeoplePerHour seller fees are based on how much you’ve billed a buyer in total. For customers that you’ve billed less than $350, you’ll pay a 20% fee. Between $350-$7,000, 7.5%. And above $7,000, 3.5%. Depending on the payout option you choose, you may also be charged a withdrawal fee. |
| Minimum Payout: | $23 |
| Payout Options: | Direct Deposit, Payoneer, PayPal |
| Payout Speed: | 3-21 days Payment speed is based on your clearing period and payment method. Clearing periods are based on your total paid invoices in the last 2 calendar months. Between £2,000 and £6,000 (or equivalent if converted) = 7 day clearing period. Over £6,000 (or equivalent if converted) = 3 day clearing period. Everyone else = 14 day clearing period. Once payments are processed, bank transfer speeds vary from within 24 hours to up to 7 working days depending on location. PayPal and Payoneer are near-instant. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | Service fee of £0.6 + 10%. Buyers can also optionally choose to boost their project listings for $15 in order to gain more exposure. |
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| Payment Options: | Alipay, Credit Card, PayPal, Paysafecard, UnionPay |
Freelancer
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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.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Copywriting Ghostwriting Graphic Design Logo Design Translation |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 16 years old Note: A person under 18 years of age (but over 15) can use an adult’s account. However, the account holder should be fully accountable for all actions taken without any limitations. |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPad |
Details for Freelancers 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| 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. |
| Minimum Payout: | $30 |
| Payout Options: | Direct Deposit, PayPal, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
| Payout Speed: | 1-15 days For first withdrawals, freelancers need to wait for 15 days before the request is processed. After that, withdrawal requests will take 1-5 business days depending on the payment method and day of request. Payment cut-off days are on Monday and Thursday. Freelancer.com also offers Daily Withdrawal Requests to users who have successfully withdrawn their earnings before and are under a Plus, Professional, or Premier membership. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / 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. |
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| Payment Options: | Alipay, Bancontact, Credit Card, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, Dotpay, Giropay, iDEAL, PayPal, Paytm, Skrill, Sofort, UnionPay, WebMoney, WeChat Pay Note: There's a minimum deposit amount of $1 USD. |
Upwork
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Upwork, “the world's work marketplace,” is one of the largest online freelance marketplaces in existence. Clients go here to find global talent while freelancers and agencies use the platform to monetize their digital skills and services.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Copywriting Transcription Translation Writing |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPhone Upwork has apps on Google Play and the App Store. There are separate apps for freelancers and clients. Upwork also has a desktop app available if you prefer that over the web-based version. |
Details for Freelancers 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Commissions / Fees: | Upwork seller fees vary based on the amount billed to the client (20% for the first $500, 10% for total billings between $500.01 and $10,000, and 5% for total billings over $10,000). Depending on the payout option you choose, you may also be charged a fee for each withdrawal. |
| Minimum Payout: | $0.01 |
| Payout Options: | Direct Deposit, M-Pesa, Payoneer, PayPal, Wire Transfer Note: Some payout options are only available in certain countries. For example, Payoneer is only available outside the U.S. M-Pesa is available in Kenya only. |
| Payout Speed: | 5-19 days Payout speed will vary based on the type of project you're working on (i.e. hourly, fixed-price) and the payout option chosen. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | Clients are charged 5% per transaction (or 3% for eligible U.S. clients who pay with a checking account). These fees don't apply to Upwork Enterprise clients. |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Debit Card, Wire Transfer If you have an Upwork balance, you can also use those funds to pay freelancers. |
Fiverr
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Fiverr is a very popular online freelance marketplace that facilitates the connection between buyers and sellers of digital services. Here, you can buy or sell almost any digital service imaginable, from common things like writing and voiceover to more niche services like video game coaching, spellcasting, and much more.
Platform Details 🌐
| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace Marketplace |
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| Opportunities: | Copywriting Writing |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 13 years old Note: Those under 18 must operate under a parent or guardian's account. |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPad Note: The Fiverr mobile app doesn't allow freelancers to create gig listings (which are required to make sales on the platform). You'll need to use a PC to do this. |
Details for Sellers 💰
| Commissions / Fees: | Fiverr takes a 20% cut of all sales sellers make. |
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| Minimum Payout: | $1 |
| Payout Options: | Payoneer, PayPal |
| Payout Speed: | 7-21 days Note: For regular sellers, all earnings are held for 14 days before being available for withdrawal. Top-Rated Sellers (TRS), Seller Plus sellers, and PRO sellers have a shorter 7-day clearing period. These clearing periods were considered when calculating the overall payout speed(s) above. |
Details for Buyers 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | Buyers are charged a service fee of 5.5% (+$2 for orders under $50) for each purchase made on Fiverr. |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, PayPal, Wire Transfer Note: Buyers can also make purchases using Fiver credits (e.g. from referral commissions) or their Fiverr balance (e.g. from platform earnings or refunds). Note that payment options may vary by country and account type. |
