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

    Freelancer.com

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    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

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
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    • Online
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    • Some users think Freelancer.com is a great Upwork alternative, some don't.

    • Freelancer.com is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to Upwork.

    • Freelancer.com is the most popular free alternative to Upwork.

    • Freelancer.com is Freemium and ProprietaryUpwork is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Fiverr icon

    Fiverr

     80 likes
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    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

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    Comments about Fiverr as an Alternative to Upwork
    Jim McKeeth
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    Fiverr works great for small specific tasks

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

    Guest
    Negative
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    upwork is for longer term service

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Fiverr is a legitimate Upwork alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Fiverr is the most popular commercial alternative to Upwork.

    • Fiverr is Paid and ProprietaryUpwork is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Hubstaff Talent icon

    Hubstaff Talent

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    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

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    • Online
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    Guest
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    its a mess nobody is online

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    michalhantl
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    Truly free forever platform.

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

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    • Most users think Hubstaff Talent is a great Upwork alternative.

    • Hubstaff Talent is Free and ProprietaryUpwork is Paid and Proprietary
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    Heep

     1 like
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    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

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    • Online
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  7. CryptoGig icon

    CryptoGig

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    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

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    • Online
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  8. remote.io icon

    remote.io

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    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

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • remote.io is the most popular SaaS alternative to Upwork.

    • remote.io is Free and ProprietaryUpwork is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Truelancer icon

    Truelancer

     12 likes
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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Saurabh Kumar
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    Nice place to collaborate with freelancers, get your work done time-bound.

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

    Mohd Danish
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    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.
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    • Most users think Truelancer is a great Upwork alternative.

    • Truelancer is Freemium and ProprietaryUpwork is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Thumbtack icon

    Thumbtack

     4 likes
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    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.

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • iPhone
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  12. Adeva icon

    Adeva

     2 likes
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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Remote.com

     5 likes
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    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.

    83 Remote.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  14. Cloodo WorkSpace icon

    Cloodo WorkSpace

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    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.

    65 Cloodo WorkSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    RemoteCamp

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    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

    • Subscription
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • RemoteCamp is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Upwork.

    • RemoteCamp is Paid and ProprietaryUpwork is also Paid and Proprietary
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