Freelancer.com
What is Freelancer.com?
Freelancer.com is one of the world's largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplaces, connecting over 60 million employers and freelancers globally. The platform supports a wide range of project types from website development and mobile apps to data entry and virtual assistance.
What sets Freelancer apart is its contest feature, where clients post design briefs and multiple freelancers submit entries competing for the prize. This gives newcomers a chance to showcase their skills even without an established reputation.
How It Works
Freelancers browse available projects and submit bids with their proposed price and timeline. Clients review bids, freelancer profiles, and portfolios before selecting who to hire. The platform supports both hourly and fixed-price projects with milestone-based payments.
Contests work differently – clients post a brief with a prize amount, freelancers submit their work, and the client chooses a winner. If your entry isn't selected, you don't get paid, but winning contests builds your portfolio quickly.
Earning Potential
Entry-level freelancers typically earn $10-25/hour, while specialists in development, design, or marketing can command $50-150+/hour. Contest prizes range from $50 for simple logos to $1,000+ for comprehensive branding projects.
Pros
- Massive project variety across all industries
- Contest feature great for building portfolio
- Lower competition than Upwork in some niches
- Milestone payment protection
- Free membership available
- Local jobs feature for in-person work
Cons
- Race-to-bottom pricing on some projects
- Bid limits on free accounts
- 10-20% service fees
- Many low-budget clients
- Contest work isn't guaranteed payment
Disclaimer
Dig it Up is not affiliated with Freelancer.com. Earnings vary based on skills, experience, and market conditions. Always review platform terms before signing up.
