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Best Freelance Platforms

Jeffrey Lin
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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
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Best Freelance Platforms At A Glance

Leader:
Upwork
Upwork
Highest Performer:
CloudDevs.com
CloudDevs.com
Easiest to Use:
CloudDevs.com
CloudDevs.com
Top Trending:
YunoJuno
YunoJuno
Best Free Software:
CloudDevs.com
CloudDevs.com
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Easiest to Use:
CloudDevs.com
CloudDevs.com
Top Trending:
YunoJuno
YunoJuno
Best Free Software:
CloudDevs.com
CloudDevs.com

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Upwork
(2,968)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
5th 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 largest human and AI-powered work marketplace, connecting businesses of all sizes with highly skilled independent talent. From startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies rely

    Users
    • Owner
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 96% Small-Business
    • 4% 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
    Ease of Use
    575
    Job Opportunities
    356
    Freelancing Services
    334
    Trusted Platform
    244
    Time Efficiency
    243
    Cons
    Expensive
    441
    High Fees
    415
    Job Scarcity
    200
    Intense Competition
    143
    Limitations
    117
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Upwork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.7
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    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 Inc.
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Upwork
    352,609 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    150,136 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Upwork is the world’s largest human and AI-powered work marketplace, connecting businesses of all sizes with highly skilled independent talent. From startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies rely

Users
  • Owner
  • CEO
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 96% Small-Business
  • 4% 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
Ease of Use
575
Job Opportunities
356
Freelancing Services
334
Trusted Platform
244
Time Efficiency
243
Cons
Expensive
441
High Fees
415
Job Scarcity
200
Intense Competition
143
Limitations
117
View All Pros and Cons
Upwork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.7
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Upwork Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Upwork
352,609 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
150,136 employees on LinkedIn®
Fiverr
(445)4.3 out of 5
6th 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
    • 11% 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
    Freelancing Services
    7
    Ease of Use
    6
    Affordable Pricing
    5
    Many Options
    4
    Talent Quality
    4
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Quality Issues
    3
    Intense Competition
    2
    Limitations
    2
    Time-Consuming
    2
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Fiverr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.9
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    7.5
    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
    Fiverr
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Tel-Aviv
    Twitter
    @fiverr
    458,204 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    215,820 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
  • 11% 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
Freelancing Services
7
Ease of Use
6
Affordable Pricing
5
Many Options
4
Talent Quality
4
Cons
Expensive
3
Quality Issues
3
Intense Competition
2
Limitations
2
Time-Consuming
2
View All Pros and Cons
Fiverr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.9
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.6
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
7.5
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
458,204 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
215,820 employees on LinkedIn®

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Andela
(111)4.7 out of 5
3rd 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.

    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
    • 37% 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
    Talent Quality
    20
    Customer Support
    18
    Ease of Use
    17
    Job Opportunities
    17
    Time Efficiency
    17
    Cons
    Salary Issues
    8
    Job Scarcity
    6
    Limited Opportunities
    6
    Limited Talent
    4
    Expensive
    3
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Andela features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    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
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    New York, New York, United States
    Twitter
    @Andela
    72,451 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,268 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
  • 37% 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
Talent Quality
20
Customer Support
18
Ease of Use
17
Job Opportunities
17
Time Efficiency
17
Cons
Salary Issues
8
Job Scarcity
6
Limited Opportunities
6
Limited Talent
4
Expensive
3
View All Pros and Cons
Andela features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.3
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Andela
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
New York, New York, United States
Twitter
@Andela
72,451 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,268 employees on LinkedIn®
CloudDevs.com
(168)4.9 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:$40USD Per Hour
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
    • 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
    • 82% Small-Business
    • 15% 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
    36
    Ease of Use
    34
    Time Efficiency
    29
    Efficient Matching
    28
    Candidate Quality
    19
    Cons
    Client Issues
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Filtering Issues
    1
    Financial Loss
    1
    Freelancer Issues
    1
    View All Pros and Cons
  • 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
    9.1
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    5.8
    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
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Lewes, US
    Twitter
    @CloudDevs
    941 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    57 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
  • 82% Small-Business
  • 15% 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
36
Ease of Use
34
Time Efficiency
29
Efficient Matching
28
Candidate Quality
19
Cons
Client Issues
1
Expensive
1
Filtering Issues
1
Financial Loss
1
Freelancer Issues
1
View All Pros and Cons
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
9.1
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.5
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
5.8
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Cloud Devs
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Lewes, US
Twitter
@CloudDevs
941 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
57 employees on LinkedIn®
Revelo
(89)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
    • 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
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 48% Mid-Market
    • 42% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    Ease of Use
    24
    Time Efficiency
    22
    Quick Response
    16
    Talent Quality
    15
    Helpful Staff
    14
    Cons
    Expensive
    6
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Limitations
    2
    Time-Consuming
    2
    Candidate Issues
    1
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Revelo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.2
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    5.8
    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
    Revelo
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Miami, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    470 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
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 48% Mid-Market
  • 42% 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
Ease of Use
24
Time Efficiency
22
Quick Response
16
Talent Quality
15
Helpful Staff
14
Cons
Expensive
6
Job Scarcity
2
Limitations
2
Time-Consuming
2
Candidate Issues
1
View All Pros and Cons
Revelo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.2
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
5.8
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
470 employees on LinkedIn®
Index.dev
(92)4.9 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    • 65% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • 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
    11
    Quick Response
    8
    Time Efficiency
    8
    Effective Communication
    6
    Efficient Matching
    6
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Filtering Issues
    1
    Hidden Fees
    1
    Job Scarcity
    1
    Payment Issues
    1
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • 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: 8.4
    9.7
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    9.3
    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
    Index Soft Limited
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @indexdotdev
    46 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    324 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
  • 65% Small-Business
  • 28% 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
11
Quick Response
8
Time Efficiency
8
Effective Communication
6
Efficient Matching
6
Cons
Expensive
1
Filtering Issues
1
Hidden Fees
1
Job Scarcity
1
Payment Issues
1
View All Pros and Cons
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: 8.4
9.7
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
9.3
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Index Soft Limited
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@indexdotdev
46 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
324 employees on LinkedIn®
YunoJuno
(148)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:Pay As You Go
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    YunoJuno is a comprehensive contingent workforce management platform that combines a powerful Freelancer Management System (FMS) with access to a curated marketplace of over 100,000 vetted contractors

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
    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 designed to streamline the process of finding, hiring, and managing freelancers, with features for tracking projects, managing contracts, and handling billing.
    • Users frequently mention the platform's user-friendly interface, quick and helpful customer support, and the ease of managing freelance projects from start to finish.
    • Reviewers noted some difficulties with the platform's notification system, the complexity of the IR35 assessment questions, and the need for more detailed reporting tools.
  • 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
    50
    Helpful
    45
    Customer Support
    40
    Time Efficiency
    33
    Quick Response
    31
    Cons
    Inconvenience
    9
    Unclear Information
    6
    Learning Curve
    5
    Limitations
    5
    Process Complexity
    5
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • YunoJuno features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    2.4
    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
    YunoJuno
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @YunoJunoHQ
    12,144 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    91 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

YunoJuno is a comprehensive contingent workforce management platform that combines a powerful Freelancer Management System (FMS) with access to a curated marketplace of over 100,000 vetted contractors

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
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 designed to streamline the process of finding, hiring, and managing freelancers, with features for tracking projects, managing contracts, and handling billing.
  • Users frequently mention the platform's user-friendly interface, quick and helpful customer support, and the ease of managing freelance projects from start to finish.
  • Reviewers noted some difficulties with the platform's notification system, the complexity of the IR35 assessment questions, and the need for more detailed reporting tools.
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
50
Helpful
45
Customer Support
40
Time Efficiency
33
Quick Response
31
Cons
Inconvenience
9
Unclear Information
6
Learning Curve
5
Limitations
5
Process Complexity
5
View All Pros and Cons
YunoJuno features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
2.4
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
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Seller
YunoJuno
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@YunoJunoHQ
12,144 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
91 employees on LinkedIn®
Lifted
(107)4.6 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    Lifted 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 solutions, Upwo

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 54% Mid-Market
    • 26% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Lifted 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
    6
    Customer Support
    5
    Helpful
    4
    Talent Quality
    4
    Hiring Process
    3
    Cons
    Payment Issues
    3
    Delays
    2
    Freelancer Issues
    2
    High Fees
    2
    Job Scarcity
    2
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Lifted 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: 8.4
    9.1
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    Upwork Inc.
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Upwork
    352,609 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    150,136 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Lifted 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 solutions, Upwo

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 54% Mid-Market
  • 26% Enterprise
Lifted 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
6
Customer Support
5
Helpful
4
Talent Quality
4
Hiring Process
3
Cons
Payment Issues
3
Delays
2
Freelancer Issues
2
High Fees
2
Job Scarcity
2
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Lifted 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: 8.4
9.1
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Upwork Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Upwork
352,609 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
150,136 employees on LinkedIn®
Contra
(20)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
    Freelancing Services
    16
    Customer Support
    11
    User Interface
    11
    Ease of Use
    10
    Helpful
    10
    Cons
    Limited Opportunities
    4
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Limited Options
    2
    Difficult Navigation
    1
    Lack of Clarity
    1
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    • Contra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    0.0
    No information available
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    Contra
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    655 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
Freelancing Services
16
Customer Support
11
User Interface
11
Ease of Use
10
Helpful
10
Cons
Limited Opportunities
4
Job Scarcity
2
Limited Options
2
Difficult Navigation
1
Lack of Clarity
1
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Contra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Contra
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
655 employees on LinkedIn®
Toptal
(260)4.7 out of 5
13th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    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
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    • 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
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Financial Loss
    1
    Freelancer Issues
    1
    Poor Communication
    1
    Project Limitations
    1
    Scams
    1
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
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    • 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: 8.4
    9.6
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    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
    Toptal, LLC
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Work from Anywhere, Remote
    Twitter
    @toptal
    223,027 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,967 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
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Financial Loss
1
Freelancer Issues
1
Poor Communication
1
Project Limitations
1
Scams
1
View All Pros and Cons
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: 8.4
9.6
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
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
223,027 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,967 employees on LinkedIn®
Freelancer.com
(126)3.9 out of 5
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    Freelancer.com is a freelancing, outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplace where employers can hire freelancers to work in a diverse range of functions.

    Users
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Freelancer.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
    Ease of Use
    15
    Freelancing Services
    8
    Time Efficiency
    8
    Trusted Platform
    7
    Job Opportunities
    6
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Freelancer Issues
    3
    Payment Issues
    3
    Financial Loss
    2
    Hidden Fees
    2
    View All Pros and Cons
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    • Freelancer.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.1
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    0.8
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Freelancer Limited
    Year Founded
    2009
    HQ Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Twitter
    @freelancer
    274,609 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    84,461 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    ASX: FLN
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Freelancer.com is a freelancing, outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplace where employers can hire freelancers to work in a diverse range of functions.

Users
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
Freelancer.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
Ease of Use
15
Freelancing Services
8
Time Efficiency
8
Trusted Platform
7
Job Opportunities
6
Cons
Expensive
3
Freelancer Issues
3
Payment Issues
3
Financial Loss
2
Hidden Fees
2
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Freelancer.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.1
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.5
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
0.8
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Freelancer Limited
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Sydney, Australia
Twitter
@freelancer
274,609 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
84,461 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
ASX: FLN
Contently
(96)4.6 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Contently helps brands tell great stories. Our powerful enterprise content marketing platform, data-driven strategy services, and world-class freelance network give the world’s top brands everything t

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 46% Enterprise
    • 30% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Contently features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    Contently
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    New York, NY
    Twitter
    @contently
    59,822 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    123 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Contently helps brands tell great stories. Our powerful enterprise content marketing platform, data-driven strategy services, and world-class freelance network give the world’s top brands everything t

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 46% Enterprise
  • 30% Mid-Market
Contently features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Contently
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
New York, NY
Twitter
@contently
59,822 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
123 employees on LinkedIn®
Arc
(18)4.8 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Arc is a global marketplace of top remote talent, vetted and ready to interview. Find freelance or full-time developers, designers, and marketers on Arc and hire in days, not months.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Arc 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
    Client Interaction
    1
    Freelancing Services
    1
    Helpful Staff
    1
    Quick Response
    1
    Time Efficiency
    1
    Cons
    Poor Communication
    1
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    • Arc features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    10.0
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
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    Seller
    Arc
    HQ Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Twitter
    @arcdotdev
    5,224 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    90 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Arc is a global marketplace of top remote talent, vetted and ready to interview. Find freelance or full-time developers, designers, and marketers on Arc and hire in days, not months.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
Arc 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
Client Interaction
1
Freelancing Services
1
Helpful Staff
1
Quick Response
1
Time Efficiency
1
Cons
Poor Communication
1
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Arc features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
9.1
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
10.0
What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
Average: 10
Seller Details
Seller
Arc
HQ Location
Palo Alto, California
Twitter
@arcdotdev
5,224 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
90 employees on LinkedIn®
PeoplePerHour.com
(45)3.2 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Freelance Platforms software
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    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
    • 80% Small-Business
    • 18% 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
    Ease of Use
    4
    Job Opportunities
    4
    Payment Reliability
    4
    Trusted Platform
    3
    User-Friendly
    3
    Cons
    Poor Support
    3
    Expensive
    2
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Refund Issues
    1
    Salary Issues
    1
    View All Pros and Cons
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    • PeoplePerHour.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    6.9
    Workflow Builder
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    What is your organization's estimated ROI on the product (payback period in months)?
    Average: 10
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    PeoplePerHour
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @PeoplePerHour
    92,381 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,837 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
  • 80% Small-Business
  • 18% 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
Ease of Use
4
Job Opportunities
4
Payment Reliability
4
Trusted Platform
3
User-Friendly
3
Cons
Poor Support
3
Expensive
2
Job Scarcity
2
Refund Issues
1
Salary Issues
1
View All Pros and Cons
PeoplePerHour.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
6.9
Workflow Builder
Average: 8.4
7.9
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
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
92,381 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,837 employees on LinkedIn®
lemon.io
(58)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
  • Pros and Cons
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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
    Talent Quality
    3
    Community Engagement
    2
    Quick Process
    2
    Quick Response
    2
    Time Efficiency
    2
    Cons
    Job Scarcity
    2
    Expensive
    1
    Limited Opportunities
    1
    Salary Issues
    1
    View All Pros and Cons
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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: 8.4
    8.8
    Freelance Profiles
    Average: 8.7
    6.7
    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
    3,200 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    161 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
Talent Quality
3
Community Engagement
2
Quick Process
2
Quick Response
2
Time Efficiency
2
Cons
Job Scarcity
2
Expensive
1
Limited Opportunities
1
Salary Issues
1
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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: 8.4
8.8
Freelance Profiles
Average: 8.7
6.7
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
3,200 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
161 employees on LinkedIn®
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What are Freelance Platforms?

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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