Elance Alternatives

Elance is described as 'Outsource to expert programmers, designers, writers, translators, marketers, researchers and admin contractors with tested skills' and is an website in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Elance, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Windows and Linux apps. The best Elance alternative is Fiverr. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Freelancer.com or Careerbuilder. Other great sites and apps similar to Elance are Toptal, 99 Designs, Staff.com and Hubstaff.

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  1. Fiverr icon

    Fiverr

     80 likes

    Fiverr is a marketplace where individuals can monetize their skills via Gigs, connecting with a global audience. Originally based on a $5 service model, it now facilitates higher earnings. The platform offers a broad range of services, from design and writing to programming and consulting.

    132 Fiverr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Fiverr is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to Elance.

    • Fiverr is the most popular commercial alternative to Elance.

    • Fiverr is Paid and ProprietaryElance is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Freelancer.com icon

    Freelancer.com

     48 likes

    Freelancer.com is an extensive platform offering thousands of online freelance jobs in various fields such as programming, web and graphic design, writing, and more, with hundreds of thousands of professionals ready to bid on outsourced projects.

    112 Freelancer.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Freelancer.com is the most popular free alternative to Elance.

    • Freelancer.com is Freemium and ProprietaryElance is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Toptal icon

    Toptal

     70 likes

    Toptal is the leading marketplace for top software developers to work remotely. It's one of the fastest growing labor marketplaces online and its main difference is the extremely high quality of talent they have.

    89 Toptal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Hubstaff

    Tracks work time with second-level accuracy, captures screenshots, monitors user activity, tracks apps and website URLs, automates payroll with flexible pay rates, provides GPS field tracking, supports project budgeting, integrat...

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  6. Careerbuilder icon

    Careerbuilder

     10 likes

    Join CareerBuilder in our mission to lead The Great Rehire™. Getting millions back to work, faster.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Careerbuilder is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Elance.

    • Careerbuilder is Free and ProprietaryElance is Paid and Proprietary
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    99 Designs

     19 likes

    Access a global community of talented designers specializing in logos, web development, and package design. Start a contest, consult experts, and explore custom options, all while ensuring quality through vetted professional portfolios.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Staff.com icon

    Staff.com

     10 likes

    Staff hiring platform that includes software technology for tracking hours worked.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Staff.com is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Elance.

    • Staff.com is Paid and ProprietaryElance is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Hubstaff

     23 likes

    Tracks work time with second-level accuracy, captures screenshots, monitors user activity, tracks apps and website URLs, automates payroll with flexible pay rates, provides GPS field tracking, supports project budgeting, integrates with 30+ platforms, and offers robust reporting.

    152 Hubstaff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
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  11. Workopolis icon

    Workopolis

     4 likes

    Where the fans and friends of workopolis.com, Canada's most popular job site get together to share the career issues of the day.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Mobile Brain Bank icon

    Mobile Brain Bank

     7 likes

    Access over 2500 mobile app developers through Mobile Brain Bank's online service. Post your project and sit back to wait those bids roll in. Mobile Brain Bank will help you screen through the bids and select the right developer for your app project.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
    • Windows Phone
     
  13. Periodix icon

    Periodix

     4 likes

    Artificial Intelligence that searches or browses jobs from all over the web for you. It shows projects with the highest chances to be hired for you.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Coworks icon

    Coworks

     3 likes

    Coworks is the premium freelance management platform for the creative industry. Hire and manage your freelancers in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Find and invite freelancers
     
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    Letsintern

     2 likes

    letsintern.com is India's leading to find career opportunities such as internships, live projects and fresher jobs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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