Upwork AlternativesFreelance Marketplaces & Job Search Services like Upwork

Upwork is described as 'Online platform connecting businesses and clients to remote professionals for projects in over 2700 skills, including development, design and writing' and is a popular freelance marketplace in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Upwork for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, SaaS, Android and Windows apps. The best Upwork alternative is Freelancer.com, which is free. Other great apps like Upwork are Fiverr, Hubstaff Talent, Heep and CryptoGig.

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  1. Freelancer.com icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. Fiverr icon
     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.

    134 Fiverr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Fiverr vs Upwork Comments
    Jim McKeeth
    Positive
    0

    Fiverr works great for small specific tasks

    arzushobuj
    Negative
    1

    It is like a 99 shop but Upwork is a job board

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    upwork is for longer term service

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Fiverr is Paid and ProprietaryUpwork is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Hubstaff Talent icon
     21 likes

    Hubstaff Talent is a free directory of the world’s top remote talent and is quickly growing in popularity each day (25% MoM).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Hubstaff Talent vs Upwork Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    its a mess nobody is online

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    michalhantl
    Positive
    0

    Truly free forever platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Much lower commissions, and great environment with professional clients and providers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Hubstaff Talent is Free and ProprietaryUpwork is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Heep icon
     1 like

    Heep is a global network of emerging no-code talent. It enables power users of no-code tools to monetize their expertise by creating a portfolio and connecting with customers. We are creating a platform for the next generation of talent, curated by communities, organizations...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. CryptoGig icon
     7 likes

    CryptoGig.com is a crypto freelancing and microtask platform where users can earn cryptocurrency by completing simple tasks, joining airdrops, or offering freelance gigs — all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. remote.io icon
     1 like

    Platform providing curated listings of remote opportunities spanning tech, design, marketing, and more, with daily updates, flexible roles, international reach, and filters by skills or company to support work-from-home job seekers worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Truelancer icon
     12 likes

    Truelancer.com is a freelance marketplace of professional freelancers. Employers can post freelance projects on Truelancer & get quotes for free. Truelancer provides payment security to the freelancers & work satisfaction guarantee to the employers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Truelancer vs Upwork Comments
    Saurabh Kumar
    Positive
    0

    Nice place to collaborate with freelancers, get your work done time-bound.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    amitmaheshwari
    Positive
    0

    In terms of payments and customer support, Truelancer is far better than UpWork, they charge only 10% from freelancers.

    Mohd Danish
    Positive
    0

    Truelancer is Asia's biggest freelance marketplace and is having a really good number of verified freelancers with some great experience and really low service charges.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Truelancer is Freemium and ProprietaryUpwork is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Adeva icon
     2 likes

    Adeva helps companies get access to world-class developers from around the globe through their network pre-screened developers, architects and tech consultants who are working remotely. All of the engineers that are part of the community have passed a thorough interviewing...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Thumbtack icon
     4 likes

    Whether you need to paint your home, learn a new language, or plan your daughter's birthday party, Thumbtack is the easiest and most dependable way to hire the right professional for your projects.

    67 Thumbtack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  10. Remote.com icon
     5 likes

    Platform enabling organizations to hire, pay, and manage international employees with AI-driven candidate matching, global payroll, tax compliance, streamlined onboarding, secure escrow payments, real-time collaboration, full legal compliance, and multi-currency support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. Cloodo is a universal workspace platform that connects and manages outsourcing and internal resources for hybrid and multi-branch businesses. It enables global corporations to adapt to the changing needs of their workforces and markets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. RemoteCamp icon
     1 like

    RemoteCamp is designed to manage virtual employees and remote workforce smarter and faster. It tracks time employees spent on their activities and takes screenshots to find out what they’re doing at a particular moment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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