Best Freelance Platforms

JL
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

Best Freelance Platforms At A Glance

Leader:
Fiverr
Fiverr
Highest Performer:
YunoJuno
YunoJuno
Best Contender:
Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com
Most Niche:
Skyword360
Skyword360
Most Trending:
Gigged AI
Gigged AI
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Best Contender:
Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com
Most Niche:
Skyword360
Skyword360
Most Trending:
Gigged AI
Gigged AI

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Fiverr
(434)4.3 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
    • 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
    • 84% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    Ease of Use
    12
    Freelancing Services
    12
    Many Options
    6
    Affordable Pricing
    5
    Feature-Rich
    4
    Cons
    Time-Consuming
    4
    Expensive
    3
    Freelancer Issues
    3
    Quality Issues
    3
    Job Scarcity
    2
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Fiverr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.9
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    8.6
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    5.2
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Fiverr
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Tel-Aviv
    Twitter
    @fiverr
    457,802 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    211,144 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
  • 84% Small-Business
  • 12% 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
Ease of Use
12
Freelancing Services
12
Many Options
6
Affordable Pricing
5
Feature-Rich
4
Cons
Time-Consuming
4
Expensive
3
Freelancer Issues
3
Quality Issues
3
Job Scarcity
2
Fiverr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.9
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
8.6
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
5.2
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
457,802 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
211,144 employees on LinkedIn®
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Upwork
(1,780)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd 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 work marketplace. It’s how millions of businesses, including 30% of the Fortune 100, jetpack over the skills gap by hiring brilliant minds in over 180 countries. Find talent, c

    Users
    • Owner
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 95% Small-Business
    • 5% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    Freelancing Services
    34
    Ease of Use
    33
    Many Options
    13
    Client Interaction
    12
    Job Opportunities
    12
    Cons
    Expensive
    22
    High Fees
    12
    Job Scarcity
    10
    Intense Competition
    8
    Poor Customer Support
    7
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Upwork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Upwork Global Inc.
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Upwork
    348,535 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    145,507 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Upwork is the world’s work marketplace. It’s how millions of businesses, including 30% of the Fortune 100, jetpack over the skills gap by hiring brilliant minds in over 180 countries. Find talent, c

Users
  • Owner
  • CEO
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 95% Small-Business
  • 5% 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
Freelancing Services
34
Ease of Use
33
Many Options
13
Client Interaction
12
Job Opportunities
12
Cons
Expensive
22
High Fees
12
Job Scarcity
10
Intense Competition
8
Poor Customer Support
7
Upwork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
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
Upwork Global Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Upwork
348,535 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
145,507 employees on LinkedIn®

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Andela
(104)4.7 out of 5
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  • Overview
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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
    • 35% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    33
    Talent Quality
    27
    Customer Support
    24
    Talent Acquisition
    24
    Time Efficiency
    24
    Cons
    Limited Opportunities
    12
    Job Scarcity
    10
    Job Insecurity
    7
    Limited Talent
    7
    Salary Issues
    7
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Andela features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Andela
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    New York, New York, United States
    Twitter
    @Andela
    72,564 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,549 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
  • 35% 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
33
Talent Quality
27
Customer Support
24
Talent Acquisition
24
Time Efficiency
24
Cons
Limited Opportunities
12
Job Scarcity
10
Job Insecurity
7
Limited Talent
7
Salary Issues
7
Andela features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
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
72,564 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,549 employees on LinkedIn®
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CloudDevs.com
(150)4.9 out of 5
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:$40USD Per Hour
  • Overview
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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
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 13% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    51
    Ease of Use
    41
    Efficient Matching
    39
    Time Efficiency
    29
    Candidate Quality
    20
    Cons
    Inefficient Vetting
    2
    Payment Issues
    2
    Poor Communication
    2
    Poor Support
    2
    Project Limitations
    2
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • CloudDevs.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.0
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    9.5
    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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Cloud Devs
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Lewes, US
    Twitter
    @CloudDevs
    954 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    54 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
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 13% 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
51
Ease of Use
41
Efficient Matching
39
Time Efficiency
29
Candidate Quality
20
Cons
Inefficient Vetting
2
Payment Issues
2
Poor Communication
2
Poor Support
2
Project Limitations
2
CloudDevs.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.0
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
9.5
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
Seller
Cloud Devs
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Lewes, US
Twitter
@CloudDevs
954 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
54 employees on LinkedIn®
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Toptal
(260)4.7 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
    • 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
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    Developer Quality
    2
    Helpful Staff
    1
    Quick Response
    1
    Talent Quality
    1
    Transparency
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Financial Loss
    1
    Freelancer Issues
    1
    Poor Communication
    1
    Project Limitations
    1
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • 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: 8.3
    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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Toptal, LLC
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Work from Anywhere, Remote
    Twitter
    @toptal
    226,284 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,895 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
Developer Quality
2
Helpful Staff
1
Quick Response
1
Talent Quality
1
Transparency
1
Cons
Expensive
1
Financial Loss
1
Freelancer Issues
1
Poor Communication
1
Project Limitations
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: 8.3
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
Seller
Toptal, LLC
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Work from Anywhere, Remote
Twitter
@toptal
226,284 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,895 employees on LinkedIn®
Read Toptal Reviews
YunoJuno
(105)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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Entry Level Price:Pay As You Go
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    YunoJuno is the only platform a business needs to find, hire, manage and pay contractors. Combining a Freelancer Management System with an elite marketplace of 100,000+ industry vetted contractors,

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 41% Small-Business
    • 30% 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 simplifies the process of connecting with top talent and managing projects, from start to finish.
    • Reviewers appreciate the built-in tools for contracts and payments, the responsive support team, and the platform's ability to provide access to real, vetted talent, making the entire process seamless and efficient.
    • Users experienced issues with the IRS assessment process, suggesting it could be more user-friendly and streamlined, and some found the process of reviewing and downloading invoices could be more straightforward.
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    Ease of Use
    26
    Helpful
    26
    Customer Support
    19
    Freelancing Services
    18
    Helpful Staff
    18
    Cons
    Inconvenience
    5
    Process Complexity
    5
    Time Management Issues
    3
    Authentication Issues
    2
    Complex Navigation
    2
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • 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: 8.3
    9.1
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    5.6
    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
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @YunoJunoHQ
    12,368 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    80 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

YunoJuno is the only platform a business needs to find, hire, manage and pay contractors. Combining a Freelancer Management System with an elite marketplace of 100,000+ industry vetted contractors,

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 41% Small-Business
  • 30% 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 simplifies the process of connecting with top talent and managing projects, from start to finish.
  • Reviewers appreciate the built-in tools for contracts and payments, the responsive support team, and the platform's ability to provide access to real, vetted talent, making the entire process seamless and efficient.
  • Users experienced issues with the IRS assessment process, suggesting it could be more user-friendly and streamlined, and some found the process of reviewing and downloading invoices could be more straightforward.
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
Ease of Use
26
Helpful
26
Customer Support
19
Freelancing Services
18
Helpful Staff
18
Cons
Inconvenience
5
Process Complexity
5
Time Management Issues
3
Authentication Issues
2
Complex Navigation
2
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: 8.3
9.1
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
5.6
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
YunoJuno
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@YunoJunoHQ
12,368 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
80 employees on LinkedIn®
Read YunoJuno Reviews
Upwork Enterprise
(87)4.5 out of 5
12th 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.

    Upwork Enterprise 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 solu

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 63% Mid-Market
    • 32% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • Upwork Enterprise 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
    3
    Helpful
    2
    Talent Quality
    2
    Trusted Platform
    2
    Affordable Pricing
    1
    Cons
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Time-Consuming
    2
    Freelancer Issues
    1
    Poor Customer Support
    1
    Poor Support
    1
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Upwork Enterprise features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.9
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    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
    Seller
    Upwork Global Inc.
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Upwork
    348,535 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    145,507 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: UPWK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Upwork Enterprise 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 solu

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 63% Mid-Market
  • 32% Enterprise
Upwork Enterprise 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
3
Helpful
2
Talent Quality
2
Trusted Platform
2
Affordable Pricing
1
Cons
Job Scarcity
2
Time-Consuming
2
Freelancer Issues
1
Poor Customer Support
1
Poor Support
1
Upwork Enterprise features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.9
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
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
Upwork Global Inc.
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Upwork
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Index.dev
(88)4.9 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    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
    • 30% 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
    14
    Helpful Staff
    8
    Quick Response
    8
    Time Efficiency
    8
    Effective Communication
    7
    Cons
    Salary Issues
    2
    Expensive
    1
    Filtering Issues
    1
    Freelancer Issues
    1
    Hidden Fees
    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: 8.3
    9.7
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    9.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    Index Soft Limited
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @indexdotdev
    40 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    302 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
  • 30% 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
14
Helpful Staff
8
Quick Response
8
Time Efficiency
8
Effective Communication
7
Cons
Salary Issues
2
Expensive
1
Filtering Issues
1
Freelancer Issues
1
Hidden Fees
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: 8.3
9.7
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
9.3
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
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Index Soft Limited
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@indexdotdev
40 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
302 employees on LinkedIn®
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Contra
(19)4.9 out of 5
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    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
    Ease of Use
    3
    User Interface
    3
    Contract Management
    1
    Convenience
    1
    Easy Navigation
    1
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.2
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    9.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    0.0
    No information available
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    Contra
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    362 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
Ease of Use
3
User Interface
3
Contract Management
1
Convenience
1
Easy Navigation
1
Cons
This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
Contra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.2
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
9.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
0.0
No information available
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Seller
Contra
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
362 employees on LinkedIn®
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lemon.io
(57)4.6 out of 5
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    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
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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
    Helpful Staff
    6
    Job Opportunities
    5
    Quick Response
    4
    Talent Quality
    4
    Quick Process
    3
    Cons
    Job Scarcity
    3
    Limited Opportunities
    2
    Salary Issues
    2
    Client Issues
    1
    Expensive
    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: 8.3
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    5.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    lemon.io
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Kiev
    Twitter
    @lemoneyeo
    3,250 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    148 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
Helpful Staff
6
Job Opportunities
5
Quick Response
4
Talent Quality
4
Quick Process
3
Cons
Job Scarcity
3
Limited Opportunities
2
Salary Issues
2
Client Issues
1
Expensive
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: 8.3
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
5.3
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
3,250 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
148 employees on LinkedIn®
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Revelo
(40)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
10th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    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
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 48% Small-Business
  • 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
    Candidate Quality
    8
    Ease of Use
    7
    Quick Response
    6
    Talent Quality
    6
    Time Efficiency
    6
    Cons
    Expensive
    2
    Candidate Issues
    1
    Job Scarcity
    1
    Limited Opportunities
    1
    Poor Communication
    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
    8.2
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    9.2
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    3.9
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    Revelo
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Miami, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    395 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
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 48% Small-Business
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
Candidate Quality
8
Ease of Use
7
Quick Response
6
Talent Quality
6
Time Efficiency
6
Cons
Expensive
2
Candidate Issues
1
Job Scarcity
1
Limited Opportunities
1
Poor Communication
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
8.2
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
9.2
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
3.9
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
395 employees on LinkedIn®
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PeoplePerHour.com
(42)3.2 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    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
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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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
    Job Opportunities
    3
    Ease of Use
    2
    Payment Reliability
    2
    User-Friendly
    2
    Client Interaction
    1
    Cons
    Poor Support
    2
    Expensive
    1
    Job Scarcity
    1
    Salary Issues
    1
    Time-Consuming
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    • PeoplePerHour.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    6.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    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
    PeoplePerHour
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @PeoplePerHour
    92,753 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,880 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
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 19% 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
Job Opportunities
3
Ease of Use
2
Payment Reliability
2
User-Friendly
2
Client Interaction
1
Cons
Poor Support
2
Expensive
1
Job Scarcity
1
Salary Issues
1
Time-Consuming
1
PeoplePerHour.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
6.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
7.7
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
Seller
PeoplePerHour
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Twitter
@PeoplePerHour
92,753 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,880 employees on LinkedIn®
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Worksome
(36)4.7 out of 5
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    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
    Ease of Use
    18
    Payment Reliability
    13
    Helpful
    12
    Customer Support
    10
    Convenience
    9
    Cons
    Payment Issues
    4
    Poor Usability
    4
    Difficult Navigation
    3
    Job Scarcity
    3
    Poor Customer Support
    3
  • 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: 8.3
    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
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    Seller
    Worksome
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    US, UK, Denmark (and beyond!), US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    89 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
Ease of Use
18
Payment Reliability
13
Helpful
12
Customer Support
10
Convenience
9
Cons
Payment Issues
4
Poor Usability
4
Difficult Navigation
3
Job Scarcity
3
Poor Customer Support
3
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: 8.3
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
89 employees on LinkedIn®
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Braintrust
(78)4.6 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    Braintrust is transforming the hiring game with Braintrust AIR, the world's first end-to-end AI recruiting platform. Designed to find, hire, and manage your global workforce, Braintrust AIR leverages

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 82% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Braintrust 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
    20
    Ease of Use
    17
    Talent Quality
    14
    Job Opportunities
    13
    Candidate Quality
    11
    Cons
    Job Scarcity
    14
    Hiring Process
    8
    Limited Opportunities
    8
    Candidate Management
    6
    Limited Options
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Braintrust features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    8.4
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.6
    3.9
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    Braintrust
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2018
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    Twitter
    @usebraintrust
    108,665 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    327 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Braintrust is transforming the hiring game with Braintrust AIR, the world's first end-to-end AI recruiting platform. Designed to find, hire, and manage your global workforce, Braintrust AIR leverages

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 82% Small-Business
  • 10% Mid-Market
Braintrust 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
20
Ease of Use
17
Talent Quality
14
Job Opportunities
13
Candidate Quality
11
Cons
Job Scarcity
14
Hiring Process
8
Limited Opportunities
8
Candidate Management
6
Limited Options
5
Braintrust features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
8.4
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.6
3.9
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Braintrust
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@usebraintrust
108,665 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
327 employees on LinkedIn®
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UPPER
(63)4.9 out of 5
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    Europe’s top product & tech professionals on demand. We enable companies and top product & tech freelancers to work together successfully in a future-proof, mutually trusted setup. We believ

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 97% Small-Business
    • 3% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • UPPER 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
    Quick Response
    14
    Helpful Staff
    13
    Ease of Use
    10
    Freelancing Services
    10
    Developer Quality
    6
    Cons
    Limited Opportunities
    9
    Job Scarcity
    7
    Payment Issues
    3
    Communication Issues
    2
    Time-Consuming
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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    • UPPER features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.0
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.3
    9.2
    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
    UPPER Technologies GmbH
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    Berlin, DE
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    73 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Europe’s top product & tech professionals on demand. We enable companies and top product & tech freelancers to work together successfully in a future-proof, mutually trusted setup. We believ

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 97% Small-Business
  • 3% Mid-Market
UPPER 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
Quick Response
14
Helpful Staff
13
Ease of Use
10
Freelancing Services
10
Developer Quality
6
Cons
Limited Opportunities
9
Job Scarcity
7
Payment Issues
3
Communication Issues
2
Time-Consuming
2
UPPER features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.0
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.3
9.2
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
Seller
UPPER Technologies GmbH
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Berlin, DE
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
73 employees on LinkedIn®
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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.

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