Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Canada
DoorDash, which launched in Toronto in 2015, and Instacart, which uses independent contractor shoppers, both pay Canadians for deliveries, and Skip, the Canadian delivery app owned by Just Eat Takeaway, is another courier option. Lyft has run rides in Canada since 2017, starting in Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa. TaskRabbit, owned by IKEA, operates in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and other Canadian cities, Kijiji is a Canadian classifieds site, and Poshmark has served Canadian resellers since 2019. Earnings are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Interac e-Transfer lets local clients pay straight into a bank account, instantly at participating banks, and PayPal works fully, with free standard withdrawals to a Canadian bank and instant transfers to a debit card for 1.75%. Upwork and Fiverr also pay out through Payoneer. Tip: ride-share drivers must register for GST/HST even as small suppliers, while other gig workers must register once revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
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Canada at a glance
Platform types: 2 rental platforms, 2 delivery platforms, 2 marketplaces, 1 ride platform, 1 care platform and 1 task platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (7)
Which global platforms accept people in Canada? See all 46 confirmed, and how to get paid →
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BabyQuip
|
Baby gear rental marketplace | 22% commission - providers keep 78% + tips | Direct deposit | 2016 |
DoorDash
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Food delivery company | Paid per offer: $2-10+ base + 100% tips | Bank transfer, Fast Pay debit card, DoorDash Crimson account | 2013 |
Instacart
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Grocery delivery company | Paid per batch ($4-10 base) + 100% tips | Bank transfer, Instant Cashout | 2012 |
Kijiji
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free for most Buy & Sell listings | Cash in person, e-Transfer | 2005 |
Lyft
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Ride-hailing company | Service fee varies by ride | Bank transfer, Express Pay debit card | 2012 |
Poshmark
|
Fashion resale marketplace | Flat $2.95 under $15, 20% above | Direct deposit, Check | 2011 |
Rover
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Pet care marketplace | 20% service fee per booking | PayPal | 2011 |
Sniffspot
|
Land rental marketplace | 22% host fee + ~2% processing | Bank transfer | 2018 |
TaskRabbit
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Task marketplace | 0% - clients pay the service fee | Direct deposit | 2008 |
BabyQuipA marketplace where providers earn renting and delivering clean baby gear to traveling families.
babyquip.com69 viewsDoorDashA food and goods delivery platform where independent couriers (Dashers) sign up, choose their own hours, and earn per delivery plus tips. Re…
doordash.com47 viewsInstacartA grocery delivery platform where shoppers sign up to pick and deliver orders from local stores. Shoppers choose their own hours and earn pe…
instacart.com51 viewsKijijiCanada leading classifieds marketplace for local buying and selling.
kijiji.ca43 viewsLyftThe second-largest ride-hailing platform in North America, with open sign-up for drivers who meet vehicle and background requirements. Drive…
lyft.com48 viewsPoshmarkA social marketplace for new and secondhand fashion, beauty, and home goods. Sellers list with photos, share to feeds, and ship with prepaid…
poshmark.com41 viewsRoverA pet care marketplace where sitters and walkers offer boarding, daycare, and walks. Sitters set their own prices and many host pets in thei…
rover.com39 viewsSniffspotRent your yard or land by the hour as a private dog park - hosts earn from spots dogs can play safely off-leash.
sniffspot.com42 viewsTaskRabbitA marketplace for local tasks like furniture assembly, moving help, and handyman work, owned by IKEA. Taskers set their own hourly rates and…
taskrabbit.com44 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Canada?
DoorDash, Instacart and Skip pay couriers and shoppers, Lyft offers ride-share driving in cities such as Toronto and Ottawa, and TaskRabbit, owned by IKEA, covers task work in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and beyond. Kijiji and Poshmark suit local selling and resale, while Upwork and Fiverr connect Canadian freelancers with remote clients.
How do freelancers in Canada get paid by international clients?
Options include PayPal, which has free standard withdrawals to a Canadian bank account, and Payoneer, which Upwork and Fiverr both support. Upwork also offers direct-to-local-bank transfers for $0.99 and USD wires for $50. Canadian clients can pay by Interac e-Transfer, which deposits funds instantly at participating banks.
Does PayPal work in Canada?
Yes, fully. Canadian PayPal accounts can send and receive money, personal payments received in CAD are free without currency conversion, and standard withdrawals to a Canadian bank are free. Instant transfers to an eligible debit card cost 1.75%, with a minimum of CAD 0.25 and a maximum of CAD 25.
Can people in Canada work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork operates worldwide except Russia and Belarus, and the name on your withdrawal account must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out through PayPal, bank transfer via Payoneer or a Payoneer account, requires sellers to be at least 18 to withdraw, and notes that each payout method has its own location restrictions.
Do gig workers in Canada need to register for GST/HST?
It depends on the work. Self-employed taxi and commercial ride-sharing drivers must register for GST/HST even if they are small suppliers. Other gig workers, such as couriers or TaskRabbit taskers, only have to register once their revenue exceeds $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters, though they may register voluntarily earlier.