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    What Is Freelancer?

    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 📜

    Status:Active, Legit
    Helps You:Make Money
    Platform Type:Freelance Marketplace
    Opportunities:Administration Audio Production Competing Computing Copy Editing

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    Administration Audio Production Competing Computing Copy Editing Design Digital Marketing Education Event Planning Market Research Modeling Performing Photography Research Participation Testing Transcription Translation Usability Testing Video Production Writing

    Contact Info ☎️​​

    Socials:Linkedin • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter • Youtube
    Emails:support@freelancer.com (for general support) • privacy-officer@freelancer.com (for privacy inquiries) • copyright@freelancer.com (for copyright-related issues) • security-reporting@freelancer.com (for security-related issues)
    Support Pages:Contact Page • Help Center

    Company Details 🏢​​​

    Founded:2009
    Legal Name:Freelancer International Pty Limited
    Also Known As:Freelancer Limited • Freelancer Technology
    Subsidiaries:GetAFreelancer.com • EUFreelance.com • LimeExchange • Scriptlance.com • Freelancer.de Booking Center • Freelancer.co.uk • Webmaster-talk.com • Rent-A-Coder • vWorker • Loadshift • Channel 40 • Nubelo • Prolancer • Escrow.com • Psymargiotta • Zlecenia.przez.net
    Founders:Matt Barrie
    Headquarters:Sydney, Australia

    Who Is Freelancer 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.

    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.
    Supported Locations:Worldwide
    Supported Devices:Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPad

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    All of the devices you can use to access this platform. User experience may vary by device.
    Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Android Phone, iPad, iPhone

    How Does Freelancer Work?

    There are 2 types of users on Freelancer: Freelancers and Clients.

    Here's how Freelancer works for each of those user types:

    For Freelancers

    Freelancers (aka sellers/workers) can sign up for free, browse jobs that match their skills, and place bids on projects they're interested in. Each freelancer gets 6 free bids per month, with additional bids requiring a purchase.

    After being hired for a task, freelancers can communicate with the client and get paid directly through Freelancer.

    As a side opportunity, Freelancer also offers contest related to graphic design, video editing, and more. Freelancers can enter these contests and earn cash prizes if their submission is selected.

    Cashing out:

    Once you have at least $30 in your earnings balance, you can cash out via Direct Deposit, PayPal, Skrill or Wire Transfer. Payouts typically take 1-15 days to be sent out.

    Details for Freelancers 💰

    Work Type:Freelance
    Income Type:Active
    Work Schedule:Flexible
    Workplace:Remote
    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.
    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.
    Pros:
    • Easy to use.
    • Lots of jobs available in many different skillets.
    • Clients pay relatively well.
    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.
    Pros and cons are based on real Freelancer Freelancer reviews.

    For Clients

    Buyers (i.e. clients) can sign up, post projects and contests, receive bids and entries from freelancers, make payments, and get the job done.

    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.
    Payment Options:Alipay, Bancontact, Credit Card, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, Dotpay, Giropay, iDEAL, PayPal, Paytm, Skrill, Sofort, UnionPay, WebMoney, WeChat Pay
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    Freelancer.com homepage
    Creating a project on Freelancer (as a client)
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    Placing a bid on a Freelancer.com project
    Example of a detailed Freelancer profile on Freelancer.com
    Financial dashboard on Freelancer
    Freelancer.com transaction history page
    Browsing for freelance photoshop designers on Freelancer.com
    Browsing recent job postings on Freelancer.com
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    Freelancer.com homepage
    Creating a project on Freelancer (as a client)
    Depositing money into Freelancer.com account
    Placing a bid on a Freelancer.com project
    Example of a detailed Freelancer profile on Freelancer.com
    Financial dashboard on Freelancer
    Freelancer.com transaction history page
    Browsing for freelance photoshop designers on Freelancer.com
    Browsing recent job postings on Freelancer.com
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    Editorial Freelancer Review

    Rated 2.75 out of 5
    2.8/5

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    Hustle Rating:

    Rated 2.75 out of 5
    2.8/5

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    Partial/incomplete rating. This is our Hustle Rating. This rating gives you an idea of how strong a platform's earning potential is. It's calculated as a weighted average based on safety, earning potential, support quality, and more, with earning potential holding the most weight. Learn more about our editorial review process.

    Payout Minimum Rating: 2/5

    Freelancer has a minimum payout of $30.

    Payout Speed Rating: 3.5/5

    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. Overall, based on our data, you can expect to get paid in 1-15 days after reaching the minimum payout amount.


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    Freelancer Statistics

    General Platform Statistics

    #5,934

    Global Site Rank

    6.8M

    Monthly Visitors

    58M+

    Registered Users

    $5B+

    Total Paid Earnings

    $224

    Avg. Completed Project Price

    Data as of April 21, 2022 • Sources: SimilarWeb, Freelancer.com

    Freelancer Statistics

    $6.91
    Avg Hourly Earnings
    $20
    Top Hourly Earnings
    $161.88
    Avg Monthly Earnings
    $900
    Top Monthly Earnings

    Based on real data from our 19 Freelancer Freelancer reviews. View all Freelancer statistics here.

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    Freelancer Reviews From Freelancers

    Average Scores

    Overall
    Rated 3.5 out of 5
    3.5
    Pay Rates
    Rated 3.5 out of 5
    3.5
    Earning Consistency
    Rated 2.3 out of 5
    2.3
    Safety
    Rated 4.8 out of 5
    4.8
    User Experience
    Rated 3.9 out of 5
    3.9
    Support Quality
    Rated 3.6 out of 5
    3.6

    Reviewer Recommendation

    😊 84.21%
    of Freelancers recommend this platform

    Rating Breakdown

    521%
    426%
    332%
    221%
    10%

    Reviews By Total Earnings

    • Unknown (0%)
    • Less than $100 (31.58%)
    • $100-$999 (47.37%)
    • $1,000-$9,999 (21.05%)
    • $10,000-$49,999 (0%)
    • $50,000-$99,999 (0%)
    • $100,000+ (0%)

    Reviews By Age Range

    • Unknown (0%)
    • 13-17 (0%)
    • 18-24 (63.16%)
    • 25-34 (31.58%)
    • 35-44 (5.26%)
    • 45-54 (0%)
    • 55-64 (0%)
    • 65+ (0%)

    Reviews By Length of Use

    • < 1 month (0%)
    • 1-3 months (10.53%)
    • 3-6 months (21.05%)
    • 6-12 months (15.79%)
    • 1-2 years (10.53%)
    • 2-3 years (5.26%)
    • 3-5 years (36.84%)
    • 5+ years (0%)
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    Read All 19 Freelancer Reviews
    Avatar for Tonny Mwanzia (u/Consistent_Cry86)
    Tonny Mwanzia (u/Consistent_Cry86)
    Ghana
    User for 3-6 months
    Verified Redditor
    Total Earned: $250.00
    Reviewer Source
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    We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
    #13891

    Used to be the best platform a year ago, but has seen decline

    Rated 3 out of 5
    1 year ago

    Freelancer.com used to be the best platform a year ago but now it has seen a decline in the number of clients. They have a simple Hiring process although there are very many freelancers making it so competitive. But with good rating, you'll get many clients.

    Pros:

    You can bid your own price irrespective of the other freelancers. With a good rating you can really get alot of clients.

    Cons:

    Its very competitive due to large number of freelancers offering same service. Low number of clients as of late due to the site losing its reputation.

    Tips:

    Apply for many bids and have an appealing profile to attract clients. Bid for many orders and maintain a good success rate this will make clients come for you for your services

    Avatar for u/Leonelritchie
    Anonymous
    Nigeria
    User for 3-6 months
    Verified Redditor
    Total Earned: $20.00
    Reviewer Source
    ?
    We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
    #13890

    It's very efficient for very skilled individuals

    Rated 5 out of 5
    1 year ago
    Pros:

    Clean and easy to use. Project based.

    Cons:

    Many clients aren't specific enough

    Tips:

    Master your craft and have a good portfolio. Only go for projects you know you can do.

    Avatar for Harry Galloway
    Harry Galloway
    South Africa
    User for 1-2 years
    Total Earned: $150.00
    Reviewer Source
    ?
    We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
    #13913

    It's a little tight but you can manage well if you push harder

    Rated 3 out of 5
    1 year ago
    Pros:

    Some clients pay very well, hence high rates. Some jobs are recurring.

    Cons:

    Competition from established freelancers. Lack of clients.

    Tips:

    Make a nice profile with help from a professional. Pitch as much as you can. Do superb work to get repeat clients.

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