Upwork 🛒 Marketplace Free
The largest freelance marketplace; freelancers pay a 10% fee and buy Connects to bid.
- Web rank
- #2.5k
- This week
- ▼ 81
- 30 days
- ▼ 81
- Fee / share
- Freelancers pay 10% on earnings plus Connects to submit proposals
- Payout schedule
- 5-day security period, then on request
- Paid via
- PayPal, Direct deposit, Wire, Payoneer
- Pricing
- Free
- Type
- Freelance & services marketplaces
Methods Upwork pays for
Niches accepted
Accepts 1 restricted niche that most networks refuse.
About Upwork
Upwork connects freelancers with clients for hourly and fixed-price work, handling contracts, escrow and payment. Freelancers pay 10% on earnings and buy Connects to send proposals. A large client base for consultants who want inbound work beyond their own audience.
Pros
- Clients across every field and budget
- Contracts, escrow and time tracking
Cons
- 10% fee and paid proposals
- Competition and downward price pressure
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