There are lots of freelance marketplaces around the globe. And even we don’t know all the names. However, below we have mentioned the best 5 reliable freelance marketplaces:
Toptal
Less than 3% of freelancers are able to join their platform. It’s the platform where you can not just signup for an account and start working. You have to go through an interview process.
Toptal was founded in 2010 by Breanden Beneschott & Taso Du Val. It has no headquarters and it’s a privately held company. Most of the clients are US & UK based.
Generally there are no low paying clients on Toptal. And many of the industry leaders use Toptal to get their job done.
Upwork
Previously known as Elance or Odesk (oDesk). These two companies merged into one company in 2015 and they changed their name to Upwork. The full name is Upwork Global Incorporated. Its headquarter in Santa Clara, California, United States.
Clients post jobs & freelancers bid on the jobs. And this is how it works. Connects are required to bid on a project/job unless you’re invited to apply. Upwork has two types of membership plans for freelancers: Basic (10 connects/month) & Plus (80 connects/month).
Fiverr
Freelancers create gigs and buyers purchase gigs on Fiverr. Freelancers are called Seller on Fiverr. Sellers can send Custom Offers to clients. Like other freelance marketplaces, Fiverr also charges 20% commissions from sellers. You can buy & sell on Fiverr using your same account. You do not need a separate buyer account to buy on Fiverr. It’s one of the growing freelance marketplace around the globe. It’s an Israeli company founded in 2010 by Micha Kaufman. Its headquarter in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
However, gigs are just like digital products on Fiverr. So, clients can buy your gigs without asking you, or without your permission, or without any prior discussion.
People Per Hour
It’s UK based & privately held company, and one of the oldest freelance marketplace founded in 2007. Its headquarter in London, United Kingdom.
Clients post projects and freelancers make offer. Like other freelance marketplaces, it also holds the fund on escrow and only releases to freelancers once the buyer accept the work.
Freelancer.Com
It’s Australia based freelance marketplace. Founded by Matt Barrie in 2009. Its headquarter is in Sydney.
It will ask you to verify your identity before starting work on their platform. You have to take a photo of yourself holding your ID card (gov issued) and a token number (give by them). Once you uploaded all the documents, they will verify it.
The lowest amount for hiring any freelancer is $10 USD.
They offer five different types of membership for freelancers: Intro, Basic, Plus, Professional & Premier.
These are the top 5 freelance marketplaces based on our research & practical experience. We found them reliable & secure. You can definitely signup and start working with them.
Gain skills before you start freelancing. The starting stage of your freelance career is very important. Because people talk about you in this early stage. And they get either a good or bad impression of your service. So make sure you are capable enough and you have a proper skillset in your niche. Read this article to learn about how to start freelancing.
