Top 13 Marketplace Platforms
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Fiverr
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Fiverr is a 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.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace |
| Opportunities: | Administration Audio Production Computing Copy Editing Design |
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 that. |
Details for Sellers 💰
| Work Type: | Freelance |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Commissions / Fees: | Fiverr takes a 20% cut of all sales sellers make. |
| 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. |
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Pros and cons are based on real Fiverr Seller reviews. |
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. |
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.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace |
| Opportunities: | Administration Audio Production Computing Copy Editing Design |
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. |
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Pros and cons are based on real Upwork Freelancer reviews. |
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, PayPal If you have an Upwork balance, you can also use those funds to pay freelancers. |
YouGov
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YouGov is an international market research and analytics group that's been operating since 2000. With the goal of providing an "unparalleled insight into what the world thinks", YouGov offers the opportunity for consumers to join their worldwide panel and share their opinions in exchange for cash. Businesses looking to learn more about their target audience can tap into this panel to conduct market research and access a wide range of data.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Crowdsourcing Marketplace Rewards |
| Opportunities: | Data Sharing Market Research Participation Physical Product Testing Refer-a-Friend Survey Taking |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 16 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPad YouGov is available through web browsers as well as on the Google Play and Apple App Store. YouGov has another application named YouGov Pulse, a market research tool that monitors your internet usage and anonymizes it to identify how people use the internet. Users can install this application to earn more points. This application is available for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. |
Details for Panelists 💰
| Work Type: | Casual |
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| Income Type: | Active, Passive |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Point Conversion: | 1 YouGov point is worth $0.00083-$0.01 USD. 100-1205 points = $1 USD. To reach the minimum payout amount listed below, you'll need to have around 5000-60241 points. Point conversion rates vary depending on user location and the reward chosen. YouGov seems to have different systems for different panels, which is confusing. Still, in almost all cases, higher-value rewards typically offer better rates. |
| Minimum Payout: | $50 Minimum payout varies depending on user location. For example, in Canada, the minimum payout as of publishing is $35. |
| Payout Options: | Charity Donations Direct Deposit Gift Cards Mobile Credit Top Up PayPal Payout options vary from country to country. |
| Payout Speed: | 1-30 days Payout speeds vary depending on your location and chosen payout option. |
| Pros: |
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Pros and cons are based on real YouGov Panelist reviews. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | Unknown | Payment Options: | Unknown |
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OnePulse
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OnePulse is a crowdsourcing platform that aims to make market research quick, easy, and rewarding. With a simple 3-question survey format, researchers can use the platform to easily gather audience-specific insights while panel members can use it to quickly earn extra cash for their opinions.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Crowdsourcing Marketplace Rewards |
| Opportunities: | Market Research Participation Survey Taking |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 16 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Kenya, United Kingdom, United States |
| Supported Devices: | Android Phone, iPhone Clients can access the OnePulse website with any device with a browser. Earners will need an Android or iPhone to download the app. |
| Other: | Verified PayPal account for receiving payments. |
Details for Members 💰
| Work Type: | Casual |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Minimum Payout: | $20 |
| Payout Options: | PayPal |
| Payout Speed: | Instant |
| Pros: |
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| Cons: |
Pros and cons are based on real OnePulse Member reviews. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | OnePulse offers various pricing plans for businesses, ranging from pay-as-you-go to annual pricing. |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Direct Debit, Standing Order |
Respondent
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Respondent is a crowdsourcing platform that connects researchers with high-quality study participants from around the globe. The participants -- who earn money for taking part in studies -- are fully vetted and include industry professionals and general consumers.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Crowdsourcing Marketplace Rewards |
| Opportunities: | Focus Group Participation Market Research Participation Refer-a-Friend Survey Taking Usability Testing |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide The primary target markets of Respondent are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Other: | Having expertise in a specific field is not required but can be advantageous as it gives you access to more industry-specific projects. |
Details for Participants 💰
| Work Type: | Casual |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Onsite, Remote |
| Commissions / Fees: | Fulfillment fee of 5% or $1, whichever is higher. |
| Minimum Payout: | $0.01 |
| Payout Options: | PayPal |
| Payout Speed: | 8-12 days Payments are sent within 8-10 business days. |
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Pros and cons are based on real Respondent Participant reviews. |
Details for Researchers 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | For researchers, Respondent offers a pay-as-you-go model as well as pre-purchased credit bundles. The former is more flexible but has a higher service fee of 50%. Service fees are based on the incentive you offer to participants, so if you offer a $100 incentive, you'll pay a $50 service fee. Credit bundles start at $10,000 and, depending on your volume, can reduce service fees to as low as 35%. |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPal |
1Q
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1Q is a crowdsourcing platform that companies can use to conduct consumer research and that consumers can use to earn money for sharing their opinions. Founded in 2012, the platform aims to connect consumers and businesses in a way that benefits both parties equally.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Crowdsourcing Marketplace Rewards |
| Opportunities: | Clinical Research Participation Data Sharing Focus Group Participation Market Research Participation Mystery Shopping |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 13 years old Askers must be at least 18 years old to create and distribute surveys to Responders. |
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| Supported Locations: | Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States |
| Supported Devices: | Android Phone, iPhone Although 1Q is available through the web for Askers (aka customers), Responders (aka earners) must have a mobile device in order to download the 1Q app and answer survey questions (aka Askverts) for cash. |
Details for Responders 💰
| Work Type: | Casual |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Minimum Payout: | $0.01 |
| Payout Options: | Charity Donations PayPal |
| Payout Speed: | Instant Payments are sent immediately after completing a survey. |
| Pros: |
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Pros and cons are based on real 1Q Responder reviews. |
Details for Askers 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | $1 per response, regardless of question length and type |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Invoice $5,000 is the minimum purchase amount via invoice. |
| Other Notes: | Bulk-purchased credits expire if unused after 12 months. |
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.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace |
| Opportunities: | Administration Audio Production Computing Copy Editing 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. |
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Pros and cons are based on real PeoplePerHour Freelancer reviews. |
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 |
ServiceScape
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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.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace |
| Opportunities: | Copy Editing Design Graphic Design Reading Translation |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Worldwide 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 |
| Other: | ServiceScape may require freelancers to declare their tax status by submitting a complete W-9 Form (for U.S. taxpayers residing in the U.S.) or a W-8BEN Form (for non-U.S. taxpayers not residing in the U.S.) through their address or fax number. |
Details for Freelancers 💰
| 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 PayPal and Check payments are only available to freelancers who are non-U.S. taxpayers not residing in the United States. |
| Payout Speed: | 30-40 days |
| Pros: |
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Pros and cons are based on real ServiceScape Freelancer reviews. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | None |
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| Payment Options: | Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPal Direct deposits are only available to U.S. users. |
Tellwut
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Tellwut “tell what you think” is a market research rewards platform with a very tight-knit community. Here, Members (aka Voters) can earn rewards in exchange for their opinions and community contributions while Organizations can conduct surveys and gather consumer insights.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Crowdsourcing Marketplace Rewards |
| Opportunities: | Market Research Market Research Participation Poll Taking Refer-a-Friend Survey Taking |
Requirements 🔎
| Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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| Supported Locations: | Canada, United States |
| Supported Devices: | Computer, Smartphone, Tablet |
Details for Voters 💰
| Work Type: | Casual |
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| Income Type: | Active |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Point Conversion: | 1 Tellwut point is worth $0.00227-$0.0025 USD. 400-441 points = $1 USD. To reach the minimum payout amount listed below, you'll need to have around 4000-4405 points. |
| Minimum Payout: | $10 |
| Payout Options: | Gift Cards PayPal Physical Products Prepaid Credit Cards Best Buy Gift Card Payout options will vary depending on your location. |
| Payout Speed: | 2-21 days Payout speeds vary depending on your location and the type of reward you redeem. If you go for a physical gift card, you're going to be waiting longer due to shipping times. Digital rewards are delivered much more quickly. |
| Sign Up Bonus: | Get 100 points for signing up plus up to 150 points for providing additional information for your profile. |
| Other Notes: | Limit one account per household or mailing address. Accounts may be canceled or suspended after 12 months of inactivity. Members may need to show their ID when redeeming points or changing addresses. |
Details for Clients 💼
| Commissions / Fees: | Tellwut offers online survey packages ranging from a free trial to a $9.99 one-time fee all the way up to a $249.99 one-time fee. Custom quotes are also available. | Payment Options: | Unknown |
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| Other Notes: | Public surveys must be confirmed by Tellwut's team before going live. |
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.
General Details 📜
| Categories: | Make Money |
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| Platform Type: | Freelance Marketplace |
| Opportunities: | Administration Audio Production Competing Computing Copy Editing |
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. |
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Pros and cons are based on real Freelancer Freelancer reviews. |
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 |
