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Best Freelance Platforms

Jeffrey Lin
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Researched and written by Jeffrey Lin

Freelance platforms help companies find and hire independent professionals for temporary job roles or special projects. These platforms offer a marketplace for businesses to browse profiles of freelancer candidates based on skills, experience, location, or other criteria. Alternatively, companies can also post a project description and solicit proposals from freelancers. These capabilities help companies of all sizes outsource work on projects that require specialized skills or additional manpower, freeing up full-time employees to focus on other business activities. Some platforms focus on sourcing freelancers with certain skills, such as writing, design, or programming, while others provide marketplaces for professionals with a wide variety of skills.

Companies often use the sourcing functionality of the best freelance platforms in conjunction with freelancer management systems, which help businesses manage payments, availability, and project completion for all of the freelancers that the business uses. Businesses that require more assistance finding freelancers might use the services of a recruitment agency or staffing agency rather than interacting directly with candidates through a freelance platform.

To qualify for inclusion in the Freelance Platforms category, a product must:

Provide a portal for companies to post their labor needs and for freelancers to create profiles and describe their skills and experience
Allow companies to search, filter, and compare freelancers
Enable freelancers and companies to collaborate directly without third-party intervention
Allow companies to provide feedback on freelancers and their work
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303 Listings in Freelance Platforms Available
(2,871)4.5 out of 5
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3rd Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Upwork is the world’s largest human and AI-powered work marketplace, connecting businesses of all sizes with highly skilled independent talent. From startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies rely

    Users
    • Owner
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 96% Small-Business
    • 4% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Upwork Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    515
    Job Opportunities
    344
    Freelancing Services
    316
    Trusted Platform
    231
    Time Efficiency
    220
    Cons
    Expensive
    413
    High Fees
    389
    Job Scarcity
    194
    Intense Competition
    135
    Limitations
    106
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Upwork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Upwork
    352,560 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    148,984 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Upwork is the world’s largest human and AI-powered work marketplace, connecting businesses of all sizes with highly skilled independent talent. From startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies rely

Users
  • Owner
  • CEO
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 96% Small-Business
  • 4% Mid-Market
Upwork Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
515
Job Opportunities
344
Freelancing Services
316
Trusted Platform
231
Time Efficiency
220
Cons
Expensive
413
High Fees
389
Job Scarcity
194
Intense Competition
135
Limitations
106
Upwork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Upwork
352,560 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
148,984 employees on LinkedIn®
(441)4.3 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Fiverr is a global online marketplace for freelance services. Fiverr's platform connects service providers (sellers) with people or businesses looking to hire (buyers).

    Users
    • Owner
    • Founder
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 85% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Fiverr Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Freelancing Services
    8
    Ease of Use
    7
    Affordable Pricing
    5
    Many Options
    5
    Job Opportunities
    3
    Cons
    Quality Issues
    3
    Expensive
    2
    Intense Competition
    2
    Limitations
    2
    Time-Consuming
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Fiverr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.9
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    7.7
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Fiverr
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Tel-Aviv
    Twitter
    @fiverr
    460,064 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    212,247 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Fiverr is a global online marketplace for freelance services. Fiverr's platform connects service providers (sellers) with people or businesses looking to hire (buyers).

Users
  • Owner
  • Founder
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 85% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
Fiverr Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Freelancing Services
8
Ease of Use
7
Affordable Pricing
5
Many Options
5
Job Opportunities
3
Cons
Quality Issues
3
Expensive
2
Intense Competition
2
Limitations
2
Time-Consuming
2
Fiverr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.9
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.6
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
7.7
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Fiverr
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Tel-Aviv
Twitter
@fiverr
460,064 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
212,247 employees on LinkedIn®

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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Andela Talent Cloud is a unified solution to manage the complete global talent lifecycle. We help enterprises source, qualify, hire, manage, and pay global technical talent in one integrated platform.

    Users
    • Senior Software Engineer
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 36% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Andela Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Job Opportunities
    22
    Customer Support
    21
    Ease of Use
    21
    Talent Quality
    20
    Time Efficiency
    20
    Cons
    Job Scarcity
    7
    Limited Opportunities
    7
    Salary Issues
    6
    Limited Talent
    5
    Job Insecurity
    3
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Andela features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Andela
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    New York, New York, United States
    Twitter
    @Andela
    72,522 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,279 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Andela Talent Cloud is a unified solution to manage the complete global talent lifecycle. We help enterprises source, qualify, hire, manage, and pay global technical talent in one integrated platform.

Users
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 36% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
Andela Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Job Opportunities
22
Customer Support
21
Ease of Use
21
Talent Quality
20
Time Efficiency
20
Cons
Job Scarcity
7
Limited Opportunities
7
Salary Issues
6
Limited Talent
5
Job Insecurity
3
Andela features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.3
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Andela
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
New York, New York, United States
Twitter
@Andela
72,522 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,279 employees on LinkedIn®
(178)4.9 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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Entry Level Price:$40USD Per Hour
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    CloudDevs is a platform offering over 8000 highly-vetted senior LatAm developers and designers, hand-selected for your project in just 24 hours. We’ve helped everyone from pre-seed startups to Fortune

    Users
    • Senior Software Engineer
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 81% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • CloudDevs.com Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Talent Quality
    37
    Ease of Use
    33
    Efficient Matching
    28
    Time Efficiency
    23
    Candidate Quality
    17
    Cons
    Search Issues
    2
    Client Issues
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Job Scarcity
    1
    Limitations
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • CloudDevs.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.2
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    4.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Lewes, US
    Twitter
    @CloudDevs
    944 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    53 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CloudDevs is a platform offering over 8000 highly-vetted senior LatAm developers and designers, hand-selected for your project in just 24 hours. We’ve helped everyone from pre-seed startups to Fortune

Users
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 81% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
CloudDevs.com Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Talent Quality
37
Ease of Use
33
Efficient Matching
28
Time Efficiency
23
Candidate Quality
17
Cons
Search Issues
2
Client Issues
1
Expensive
1
Job Scarcity
1
Limitations
1
CloudDevs.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.2
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.5
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
4.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Lewes, US
Twitter
@CloudDevs
944 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
53 employees on LinkedIn®
(95)4.6 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Lifted combines access to a global pool of proven talent with matching technology and services to meet each client’s unique talent needs. From handling compliance to customizing talent solutions, Upwo

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 29% Enterprise
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  • Lifted Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    7
    Talent Quality
    6
    Helpful
    4
    Time Efficiency
    4
    Candidate Quality
    3
    Cons
    Freelancer Issues
    3
    Job Scarcity
    3
    Payment Issues
    3
    Delays
    2
    High Fees
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Lifted features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Upwork
    352,560 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    148,984 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: UPWK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Lifted combines access to a global pool of proven talent with matching technology and services to meet each client’s unique talent needs. From handling compliance to customizing talent solutions, Upwo

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 29% Enterprise
Lifted Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
7
Talent Quality
6
Helpful
4
Time Efficiency
4
Candidate Quality
3
Cons
Freelancer Issues
3
Job Scarcity
3
Payment Issues
3
Delays
2
High Fees
2
Lifted features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.1
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Upwork
352,560 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
148,984 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: UPWK
(67)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
5th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
Save to My Lists
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Revelo is a comprehensive staffing solution designed to assist U.S. companies in leveraging artificial intelligence to discover, hire, and compensate remote software developers based in Latin America.

    Users
    • Senior Software Engineer
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 46% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Revelo Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Time Efficiency
    16
    Talent Quality
    14
    Candidate Quality
    13
    Quick Response
    13
    Cons
    Expensive
    5
    Time-Consuming
    2
    Candidate Issues
    1
    Job Scarcity
    1
    Limitations
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Revelo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    5.5
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Revelo
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Miami, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    430 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Revelo is a comprehensive staffing solution designed to assist U.S. companies in leveraging artificial intelligence to discover, hire, and compensate remote software developers based in Latin America.

Users
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 46% Mid-Market
Revelo Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Time Efficiency
16
Talent Quality
14
Candidate Quality
13
Quick Response
13
Cons
Expensive
5
Time-Consuming
2
Candidate Issues
1
Job Scarcity
1
Limitations
1
Revelo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.0
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
5.5
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Revelo
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Miami, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
430 employees on LinkedIn®
(260)4.7 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Toptal is an elite network of the world's top talent, on demand. We are problem-solvers who value integrity, and top companies rely on us for their most important initiatives. Toptal helps organizatio

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Software Developer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 85% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Toptal Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Financial Loss
    1
    Freelancer Issues
    1
    Poor Communication
    1
    Project Limitations
    1
    Scams
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Toptal features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.8
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.6
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Work from Anywhere, Remote
    Twitter
    @toptal
    223,829 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,916 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Toptal is an elite network of the world's top talent, on demand. We are problem-solvers who value integrity, and top companies rely on us for their most important initiatives. Toptal helps organizatio

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 85% Small-Business
  • 10% Mid-Market
Toptal Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Financial Loss
1
Freelancer Issues
1
Poor Communication
1
Project Limitations
1
Scams
1
Toptal features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.8
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.6
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Work from Anywhere, Remote
Twitter
@toptal
223,829 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,916 employees on LinkedIn®
(135)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:Pay As You Go
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    YunoJuno is a comprehensive contingent workforce management platform that combines a powerful Freelancer Management System (FMS) with access to a curated marketplace of over 100,000 vetted contractors

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 37% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • YunoJuno is a platform that streamlines the freelance hiring process, ensuring compliance and prompt payment for freelancers.
    • Users like the user-friendly interface, the quick and efficient customer support, and the platform's ability to find and manage talented freelancers.
    • Users experienced challenges with the timesheet process, found the platform to be an additional administrative task, and expressed a desire for more streamlined contract management and a larger presence in the US market.
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  • YunoJuno Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Helpful
    44
    Ease of Use
    43
    Customer Support
    36
    Quick Response
    30
    Time Efficiency
    27
    Cons
    Inconvenience
    8
    Process Complexity
    7
    Time Management Issues
    5
    Contract Issues
    4
    Invoicing Problems
    4
  • User Satisfaction
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  • YunoJuno features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    3.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    YunoJuno
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @YunoJunoHQ
    12,186 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    85 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

YunoJuno is a comprehensive contingent workforce management platform that combines a powerful Freelancer Management System (FMS) with access to a curated marketplace of over 100,000 vetted contractors

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 37% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • YunoJuno is a platform that streamlines the freelance hiring process, ensuring compliance and prompt payment for freelancers.
  • Users like the user-friendly interface, the quick and efficient customer support, and the platform's ability to find and manage talented freelancers.
  • Users experienced challenges with the timesheet process, found the platform to be an additional administrative task, and expressed a desire for more streamlined contract management and a larger presence in the US market.
YunoJuno Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Helpful
44
Ease of Use
43
Customer Support
36
Quick Response
30
Time Efficiency
27
Cons
Inconvenience
8
Process Complexity
7
Time Management Issues
5
Contract Issues
4
Invoicing Problems
4
YunoJuno features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
3.3
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
YunoJuno
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@YunoJunoHQ
12,186 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
85 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Contra is the commission-free creative network, connecting 
you with the talent and tools to get work underway. This network of independent creatives is over a million strong, and reaches across th

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
    • 5% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Contra Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Freelancing Services
    16
    Customer Support
    11
    User Interface
    11
    Ease of Use
    10
    Helpful
    10
    Cons
    Limited Opportunities
    4
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Limited Options
    2
    Difficult Navigation
    1
    Lack of Clarity
    1
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  • Contra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    0.0
    No information available
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Contra
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    600 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Contra is the commission-free creative network, connecting 
you with the talent and tools to get work underway. This network of independent creatives is over a million strong, and reaches across th

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
  • 5% Mid-Market
Contra Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Freelancing Services
16
Customer Support
11
User Interface
11
Ease of Use
10
Helpful
10
Cons
Limited Opportunities
4
Job Scarcity
2
Limited Options
2
Difficult Navigation
1
Lack of Clarity
1
Contra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Contra
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
600 employees on LinkedIn®
(92)4.9 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Index helps leading companies scale their engineering team. The problem is that hiring engineers in local markets is expensive and competitive. Limited local supply, however plenty on the global level

    Users
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 64% Small-Business
    • 29% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Index.dev Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Talent Quality
    10
    Quick Response
    8
    Time Efficiency
    7
    Efficient Matching
    6
    Helpful Staff
    6
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Filtering Issues
    1
    Hidden Fees
    1
    Job Scarcity
    1
    Payment Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Index.dev features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.7
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    9.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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  • Seller Details
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @indexdotdev
    43 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    342 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Index helps leading companies scale their engineering team. The problem is that hiring engineers in local markets is expensive and competitive. Limited local supply, however plenty on the global level

Users
  • CEO
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 64% Small-Business
  • 29% Mid-Market
Index.dev Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Talent Quality
10
Quick Response
8
Time Efficiency
7
Efficient Matching
6
Helpful Staff
6
Cons
Expensive
1
Filtering Issues
1
Hidden Fees
1
Job Scarcity
1
Payment Issues
1
Index.dev features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.7
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
9.3
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@indexdotdev
43 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
342 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Lemon.io is the go-to freelance platform for hiring trusted developers on-demand. We test every developer who applies to join our network. That means instead of going through dozens of CVs and GitH

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 88% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • lemon.io Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Talent Quality
    3
    Community Engagement
    2
    Quick Process
    2
    Quick Response
    2
    Time Efficiency
    2
    Cons
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Expensive
    1
    Limited Opportunities
    1
    Salary Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • lemon.io features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    6.7
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    lemon.io
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Kiev
    Twitter
    @lemoneyeo
    3,208 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    160 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Lemon.io is the go-to freelance platform for hiring trusted developers on-demand. We test every developer who applies to join our network. That means instead of going through dozens of CVs and GitH

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 88% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
lemon.io Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Talent Quality
3
Community Engagement
2
Quick Process
2
Quick Response
2
Time Efficiency
2
Cons
Job Scarcity
2
Expensive
1
Limited Opportunities
1
Salary Issues
1
lemon.io features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
6.7
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
lemon.io
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Kiev
Twitter
@lemoneyeo
3,208 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
160 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Arc is a global marketplace of top remote talent, vetted and ready to interview. Find freelance or full-time developers, designers, and marketers on Arc and hire in days, not months.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Arc Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Client Interaction
    1
    Freelancing Services
    1
    Helpful Staff
    1
    Quick Response
    1
    Time Efficiency
    1
    Cons
    Poor Communication
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Arc features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Arc
    HQ Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Twitter
    @arcdotdev
    5,228 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    88 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Arc is a global marketplace of top remote talent, vetted and ready to interview. Find freelance or full-time developers, designers, and marketers on Arc and hire in days, not months.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
Arc Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Client Interaction
1
Freelancing Services
1
Helpful Staff
1
Quick Response
1
Time Efficiency
1
Cons
Poor Communication
1
Arc features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.1
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Arc
HQ Location
Palo Alto, California
Twitter
@arcdotdev
5,228 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
88 employees on LinkedIn®
(45)3.2 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    PeoplePerHour.com is a marketplace connecting small businesses and freelancers all over the world in a trusted environment where they buy and sell services to each other.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Graphic Design
    Market Segment
    • 80% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
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  • PeoplePerHour.com Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Job Opportunities
    4
    Payment Reliability
    4
    Trusted Platform
    3
    User-Friendly
    3
    Cons
    Poor Support
    3
    Expensive
    2
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Refund Issues
    1
    Salary Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • PeoplePerHour.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    6.9
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    8.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @PeoplePerHour
    92,619 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,827 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PeoplePerHour.com is a marketplace connecting small businesses and freelancers all over the world in a trusted environment where they buy and sell services to each other.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Graphic Design
Market Segment
  • 80% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
PeoplePerHour.com Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Job Opportunities
4
Payment Reliability
4
Trusted Platform
3
User-Friendly
3
Cons
Poor Support
3
Expensive
2
Job Scarcity
2
Refund Issues
1
Salary Issues
1
PeoplePerHour.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
6.9
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
7.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
8.3
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Twitter
@PeoplePerHour
92,619 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,827 employees on LinkedIn®
(96)4.6 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Contently helps brands tell great stories. Our powerful enterprise content marketing platform, data-driven strategy services, and world-class freelance network give the world’s top brands everything t

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 46% Enterprise
    • 30% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Contently Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    7
    Content Generation
    6
    Easy Creation
    4
    Content Quality
    3
    Quality
    3
    Cons
    Cost
    3
    Expensive
    3
    Adjustment Issues
    2
    Communication Issues
    1
    Complex Interface
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Contently features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Contently
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    New York, NY
    Twitter
    @contently
    60,180 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    126 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Contently helps brands tell great stories. Our powerful enterprise content marketing platform, data-driven strategy services, and world-class freelance network give the world’s top brands everything t

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 46% Enterprise
  • 30% Mid-Market
Contently Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
7
Content Generation
6
Easy Creation
4
Content Quality
3
Quality
3
Cons
Cost
3
Expensive
3
Adjustment Issues
2
Communication Issues
1
Complex Interface
1
Contently features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Contently
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
New York, NY
Twitter
@contently
60,180 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
126 employees on LinkedIn®
(36)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Worksome is the world's leading Freelance Management Software, setting new standards in how 350+ leading companies connect with top freelance talent globally. As an innovative platform, Worksome e

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Translation and Localization
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 8% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Worksome Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Helpful
    11
    Ease of Use
    9
    Customer Support
    7
    Easy Access
    6
    Easy Payments
    6
    Cons
    Payment Issues
    4
    Difficult Navigation
    3
    Job Scarcity
    3
    Lack of Mobile App
    2
    Limited Global Availability
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Worksome features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    3.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Worksome
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    US, UK, Denmark (and beyond!), US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    93 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Worksome is the world's leading Freelance Management Software, setting new standards in how 350+ leading companies connect with top freelance talent globally. As an innovative platform, Worksome e

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Translation and Localization
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 8% Enterprise
Worksome Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Helpful
11
Ease of Use
9
Customer Support
7
Easy Access
6
Easy Payments
6
Cons
Payment Issues
4
Difficult Navigation
3
Job Scarcity
3
Lack of Mobile App
2
Limited Global Availability
2
Worksome features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.5
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
3.3
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Worksome
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
US, UK, Denmark (and beyond!), US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
93 employees on LinkedIn®

Learn More About Freelance Platforms

What are Freelance Platforms?

Businesses use freelance platforms to hire temporary employees for roles or specific projects. Freelance platforms provide freelancers with the opportunity to advertise themselves in a talent marketplace to gain temporary employment via a customized profile, which typically includes their resume and lists their proficiencies and interests. Freelance platforms also allow freelancers and businesses to communicate with each other and manage the workflows and digital assets involved with the role or project.

Freelance platforms vary in the type of freelancers they support or specialize in. For example, some platforms specialize in supporting creative workers, while others are designed to support engineering freelancers; these specialized freelance platforms are ideal for businesses looking to hire someone with a specific skill set. Meanwhile, many provide a platform for all types of freelancers. This type of all-encompassing platform may be right for your business if you anticipate needing freelance or short-term work done in a variety of fields.

All freelance platforms will have some sort of screening process for their users. However, they differ greatly in the type of screening they provide. For instance, some platforms vet freelancers and determine which ones are highly skilled, others may provide background checks, and many give you access to a worker’s portfolio. The type of screening that is right for you likely depends on the type of work you need completed. Additionally, some platforms require payment before work has begun, while others don’t require payment until you are satisfied with the work. Businesses should consider their preferred payment style before committing to a platform. Once hired, businesses should consider a freelance management platform as a solution to managing and monitoring onboarded freelancers.

Key Benefits of Freelance Platforms

  • Complete tasks that your current workforce doesn’t have the skills for
  • Maintain a flexible workforce
  • Complete short-term projects
  • Bolster your workforce without having to hire full-time employees
  • Hire freelancers irrespective of their location

Why Use Freelance Platforms?

Freelance platforms enable businesses to easily fill roles in a short amount of time. This is ideal for employers that have particularly busy periods during the year that require an extra set of employees. It’s also optimal for short-term projects and contractual labor, as well as for solving temporary problems. (For example, a business that moves into a new office might want to hire a temporary IT expert to help quickly set up technology.) Furthermore, employers have access to a larger pool of candidates if they’re interested in hiring remote positions, and all candidates, regardless of location, can be sorted by freelancer rating to allow employers to see top talent that have delivered good results and have exceeded expectations.

For freelancers, the major perk of freelance platforms is the flexibility it provides. Employees who participate in the gig economy enjoy a unified payroll process, on-demand work, and seamless transitions between projects. Using a freelance platform takes away the hassle of the manual, entrepreneurial efforts involved with freelancing.

Who Uses Freelance Platforms?

For a business looking to hire temporary workers, freelance platforms are a solid starting point for managers and human resource departments.

Recruiters — Depending on the needs of the business, recruiters might use freelance platforms alongside other recruitment software to supplement the employee search.

Freelancers — Freelancers have much to gain from using freelance platforms to advertise their skills. By leveraging the resources provided within the platform, freelancers have the ability to attract recruiters and showcase their skills to find an appropriate match.

Project managers — Project managers have a keen sense of how many resources are required for specific projects. For times when project load is heavy, managers might look for temporary workers to ensure the project is completed on time.

Freelance Platforms Features

Freelance platforms offer an abundance of features that benefit freelancers and businesses hiring freelancers:

Job posting — Employers can post available temporary or contractual positions to the marketplace of freelancers that have access to the platform. Freelancers can search keywords to locate a position related to the position of interest.

Calendar — Communicating availability is a key factor that helps both the employee and freelancer manage projects and effectively set deadlines and expectations.

Digital asset management — To transfer digital assets in an organized fashion, many freelance platforms provide a method of digital asset management that helps teams collaborate with freelancers. These platforms also provide a way for freelancers to send their project to employers as a deliverable, depending on the nature of the work.

Workflow builder — By building a proper workflow and making that workflow transparent, both employer and freelancer can see the progress of a freelancer’s work and maintain approachable expectations.

Freelancer ratings — Employers have the opportunity to rate the freelancers they’ve worked with based on performance level.

Payment — Employers can easily set up a payment system for their freelancers based on their requested hourly rate or based on the agreed-upon contract.

Freelancer Skills of Freelance Platforms: Admin support, Design and creative, Marketing, Programming and tech, Writing

Potential Issues with Freelance Platforms for Freelancers

Competition — While freelance platforms ultimately make finding a temporary role easier for freelancers, it’s also a marketplace with stiff competition. On top of being worried about potential bad ratings from employers, freelancers often compete with thousands of other freelancers on the same platform, potentially stifling the job search.

Payment — Depending on the amount of time spent on a project and the work experience, education, and availability, the cost of hiring a freelancer varies greatly. Because of this, sometimes businesses will try to dispute or negotiate the requested wages. Freelancers should be aware of potential wage disputes and be prepared to effectively communicate with employers about the expected payment to avoid any misunderstandings.

Potential Issues with Freelance Platforms for Businesses

Training — There is often little to no time to offer full training for freelancers. While extensive training is usually not necessary due to the straightforward nature of certain freelance work, some businesses use curated databases or internal software that might necessitate some training to navigate and understand. This can be especially difficult for remote workers who cannot rely on an in-person explanation.

Communication — Outsourcing can often lead to mixed or lack of communication. While freelance platforms have features dedicated to collaboration and communicating, it also relies on the freelancer and the business to communicate appropriately. Factors such as a difference in time zones, language barriers, or unclear directions can result in a lack of communication, which can lead to poor performance and miscommunication.