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Upwork Overview

What is Upwork?

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, create contracts, collaborate remotely, share files (and maybe a gif or two), review work, and securely pay for a job well done. Whether you post and hire yourself, or have a custom solution built for your enterprise, Upwork makes finding the right people scalable, reliable, and (dare we say) actually inspiring. This is how the world works now. And high time your team did, too.

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Upwork helps you find the right talent to get work done your way: post jobs, buy fixed-rate projects, get consultations, or work with specialized recruiters for help filling key roles on your team. It’s built for projects of all sizes, budgets, and ambitions — so you’ll have the right hiring solution faster than you can say “work awakening” (and not just because it’s kind of a long word.)


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Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
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@Upwork
345,874 Twitter followers
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www.linkedin.com
145,507 employees on LinkedIn®
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NASDAQ: UPWK
Description

Upwork is the world’s work marketplace, connecting millions of businesses with independent talent around the globe.

We serve everyone from one-person startups to 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and freelancers to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.

With freedom and control, our customers unlock a world of potential given the tools and experience that develop skills and address business challenges. The impact is both economic and personal. Because when you find the right people, you stop working to get by and start working strategically.


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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Very good place to get work but has some faults"
There is tons of work uploaded daily for all types of positions.
Shivani S.
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Shivani S.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
""Great-platform for freelancer- My Year-Long Experience With Upwork""
i have been working with upwork since last 1 year and it was a great experience has been mostly positive and i easily found clients that matches my...
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Amy E.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Upwork is great for freelancing"
I love how easy the website and app are to use. It's very well organized and user friendly. When I have a project, I use it daily, especially for ...
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Amy E.
AE
Content Creator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Upwork?

I love how easy the website and app are to use. It's very well organized and user friendly. When I have a project, I use it daily, especially for the time tracking and the messaging features. Downloading and signing up was easy. I have never had to work with customer service, so I can't speak to that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

the app version on the mac needs some improvements. When you closeout the main page, it automatically reduces to a paired down version. I cannot figure out how to bring the full version back up without quitting the app entirely and reopening. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

It made finding freelance opportunities easier. Also, kept all of my communications with my different project managers organized while creating a record of my time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shivani S.
SS
H.R
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Upwork?

i have been working with upwork since last 1 year and it was a great experience has been mostly positive and i easily found clients that matches my skills.

The communication with client is smooth and payment system is very secure which give a peace of mind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

till now i don't feel anything discomfort with upwork Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a working freelancer, upwork helps to get the work easily and to build smooth connections with the clients.

Secure payment system and getting reliable clients.

It helps me to grow in my freelancing career. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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SudhaRSHAN R.
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Design Engineer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Upwork?

The initial payment of the client are reasonable and the client is across from the world. So getting exposure to work is more even earning more money per hour rate also good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

Some are the client are offering work demographics only and they preferred their location so the posting of that type of vendors are not useful to across globe freelancers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's benefitted the very talented pool to get work from across the industries in the world.

Opportunity for me to get the domain-related client to earn a good hourly pay rate in the mechanical engineering sector. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Upwork?

Upwork offers a vast area for freelancers across number of industries, making it easy to find freelance work. Its user-friendly interface allows quick navigation and clear communication between clients and freelancers. The filter features make it easy to find relevant projects, and the review and rating system helps to build trust and credibility. It is easy to use for anyone, and their consumer support is somewhat better than other apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

The service fees is very high, for new freelancers who haven’t built long-term contracts, as Upwork takes a good percentage from earnings. Also, the platform can become saturated, making it difficult for new freelancers to compete. The customer support, while responsive, sometimes lacks depth in resolving more complex issues. And the ease of integration is not at all there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

Upwork solves the problem of connecting freelancers with clients on a universal scale, making it easier for businesses to find specialized talent and for freelancers to find steady work. For freelancers like me, Upwork provides a platform that removes geographical barriers, offering access to a large pool of clients from number of industries. The streamlined process of submitting proposals, negotiating terms, and securing payments reduces the friction involved in traditional freelancing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bernadeth C.
BC
Sales Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic Review from User Profile
What do you like best about Upwork?

I like how easy it is to find jobs on this platform and get interviewed in as early as a week of waiting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

Probably the cost of connects to purchase Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has made my job seeking journey as easy as getting an uber ride. As soon as my current project ends, finding a new client is just one click away! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paula C.
PC
Ownner/Founder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Upwork?

Upwork is easy to use and implement. They have great support service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

It is very difficult to change country of residence once you have created the account Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

I think they are protecting freelancers more than before. There are some scam offers that show up every now and then and they eliminate them so that these people cannot do you wrong Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Review source: Organic
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What do you like best about Upwork?

I liked that there are many other platforms available Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

As a long-standing client of Upwork, it deeply saddens me to say that the platform has significantly declined in quality and client satisfaction over the years. I’ve previously spoken highly of Upwork, having found great freelancers through the site, but now I feel compelled to speak out about its shortcomings.

Upwork’s management appears short-sighted in their decision-making, focusing more on immediate profit than fostering long-term relationships with their users. This has led to increased fees, poor customer support, and restrictive policies that make it difficult for both freelancers and clients to thrive. It’s clear that their priority is no longer about creating a mutually beneficial environment but maximizing revenue at the expense of user experience.

Additionally, I’ve noticed a sharp decline in the quality of available talent, with many experienced freelancers choosing other platforms due to these very reasons. This has left clients like myself facing higher costs for lower-quality work, which is frustrating and unacceptable.

After years of loyalty, I am extremely disappointed and will now be exploring alternative freelance platforms. There are far better options out there that offer more transparency, better service, and truly care about fostering long-term relationships between clients and freelancers.

Upwork had great potential, but its current path is not sustainable. I can no longer recommend it, and I intend to speak just as strongly against it as I once did in favor of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is not Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nabeel A.
NA
Human
Computer Software
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Upwork?

It used to be a really good platform. But I can't say anything good at this moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

They are greedy and require conencts for everything. They either can't control spam job or they are funding spammers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

It used to connect me with good clients. But now, it is full of spam jobs where you spend credits and get nothing.

Years ago, it was really a good platform. They used to charge 20% of fee but it was a pretty good options. But then they introduced connects. And then don't know which big brain full of greed took over and they started charging connects.

They can't even control spam jobs. I saw a post or $5 requiring 12 connects to apply, and the hiring rate of client was 55%. That means alone that client caused freelancers to lose thousands of dollars.

They don't really care about freelancers at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dinesh P.
DP
SDE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
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What do you like best about Upwork?

Upwork is most use friendly application you'll ever find as freelancing tool.

Compare to other tools like fiber, truelancer etc. upwork provide easy option for freelancers and hirers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

The recent policy change for badge providing can be improved. Rest is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

Reaching out the right client for right variety of job is really hectic work.

Upwork is solving that problem. And showcasing the previous client reviews for relevant work is helping to attract more clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
What do you like best about Upwork?

Public hub for entrepreneurs to gain traction in their line of business without having to go knock on every door wasting time.

Here you get to show what you got and control your content. Best thing is the personal contact from clientele to build a better relationship. Its very easy to use and get help or support when needed. You have unlimited time to use, upload work and check on messages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Upwork?

As much as I like the software I do have issues from time to time but that is just aminly because I'm not getting as much atention as I would like on my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Upwork solving and how is that benefiting you?

Currently helping my networking and communication in the fields I work in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.