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CrowdWorks vs Freelancer
CrowdWorks and Freelancer are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$950 on CrowdWorks and $900 on Freelancer, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$950 on CrowdWorks and $900 on Freelancer, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Freelancer offers PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill.
- Freelancer is the older platform — founded in 2009, 2 years before CrowdWorks (2011).
- CrowdWorks is based in Japan, Freelancer in Australia.
- CrowdWorks focuses on Japan, while Freelancer operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose CrowdWorks if…
- You live in Japan.
Choose Freelancer if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
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CrowdWorks
Japan largest crowdsourcing marketplace, connecting companies with freelancers for development, design, writin…
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A global freelance marketplace where clients post projects and freelancers bid on them, alongside contests for…
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | General Marketplace |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Tiered system fee 5-20% | 10% or $5 minimum on projects |
| Minimum payout | — | $50 after withdrawal fees |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Japan) | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Wire transfer |
| Availability | Japan | Worldwide |
| Local to | Japan | — |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Sydney, Australia |
| Stock ticker | Listed on TSE | ASX: FLN |
| iOS app | — | App ↗ |
| Android app | — | App ↗ |
| Popularity | 52 views · 0 likes | 50 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, CrowdWorks or Freelancer?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$950 on CrowdWorks and $900 on Freelancer, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are CrowdWorks and Freelancer available?
CrowdWorks: Japan. Freelancer: Worldwide.