Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in France
Malt, founded in Paris in 2013, connects freelancers with clients in France and four other European countries for a 10% commission on the pre-tax mission price. Creme de la Creme curates freelancers in AI, data, cloud and IT, and Comeup bills itself as the first 100% French freelance platform. Helpling books home cleaners in more than 20 French cities, Stuart recruits delivery couriers, Heetch recruits VTC drivers with what it calls the lowest commission on the market, and leboncoin, the second most visited site on the French web in 2022, handles second-hand sales. Earnings are in euros. PayPal works fully, with free standard and instant withdrawals to a French bank when no currency conversion is involved, and Wero, the successor to Paylib, has offered instant payments in France since September 2024. Upwork and Fiverr pay through PayPal or Payoneer. Tip: registering as a micro-entrepreneur is free through the online business formalities portal, and the 2026 ceiling for services revenue is EUR 83,600.
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France at a glance
Platform types: 5 freelance sites, 2 big marketplaces, 2 rental platforms, 2 crowdfunding platforms, 2 delivery platforms, 2 task platforms, 2 marketplaces, 1 field work app, 1 tutoring platform, 1 ride platform, 1 vintage selling platform, 1 beauty booking platform and 1 care platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (18), PayPal (2)
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BeMyEye
|
Field work app | ~GBP 5 avg per mission | PayPal | 2011 |
Cdiscount
|
Online marketplace | EUR 39.99/mo + 5-20% category commission | Bank transfer | 1998 |
Classgap
|
Tutoring marketplace | Commission on lessons | SEPA bank transfer or PayPal, min EUR 25 | 2014 |
Click&Boat
|
Boat rental marketplace | Up to 23-26% commission | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Comet
|
Vetted tech network | 5% service fee on daily rate | Monthly bank payment on invoice | 2016 |
Comeup
|
Gig marketplace | 20% commission, or flat EUR 1/order with Plus | Bank transfer, PayPal via Hyperwallet | 2013 |
Creme de la Creme
|
Vetted talent network | 0% for freelancers - client pays commission | Bank transfer | 2015 |
Crowdcube
|
Equity crowdfunding platform | 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee | Bank transfer | 2011 |
Deliveroo
|
Food delivery company | Paid per delivery ~GBP 2.90-6 + tips | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Freework
|
Freelance project portal | 0% - free for freelancers | Direct client billing | 2021 |
Heetch
|
Ride-hailing app | 10-25% commission (~18% average) | Weekly bank transfer | 2013 |
Helpling
|
Home cleaning marketplace | Commission per booking, cleaners set own rates | Paid via platform to bank account | 2014 |
Malt
|
Freelance marketplace | Commission around 10% | Bank transfer (SEPA) | 2013 |
Selency
|
Vintage marketplace | 15% commission, no listing fees | — | 2014 |
StarOfService
|
Local services marketplace | Pay-per-lead credits to send quotes | Client pays pro directly | 2013 |
Stuart
|
Courier platform | Paid per delivery GBP 2.80-6+ or hourly guarantee | Weekly bank transfer | 2015 |
Treatwell
|
Beauty booking marketplace | 35% commission on first booking, 0% repeats | Bank transfer | 2008 |
Ulule
|
Crowdfunding platform | ~5% commission ex-VAT | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2010 |
Vinted
|
Secondhand marketplace | 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee | Bank transfer | 2008 |
Yescapa
|
RV rental marketplace | Owner commission varies by country | Bank transfer 2nd day of hire | 2012 |
Yoopies
|
Care marketplace | Free for carers, set own rates | Paid directly by families | 2012 |
Zalando Partner
|
Fashion marketplace | Category commission ~5-25% + EUR 40/mo base | Bank transfer, monthly | 2008 |
leboncoin
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings - no seller commission | Bank transfer via wallet, cash | 2006 |
BeMyEyeA European field intelligence app - visit shops, photograph displays, and answer questions, no purchases required.
bemyeye.com59 viewsCdiscountOne of France biggest marketplaces - French and European sellers list everything from electronics to home goods.
cdiscount.com40 viewsClassgapA European online tutoring marketplace where tutors teach via an integrated virtual classroom.
classgap.com57 viewsClick&BoatEurope leading boat rental platform, where owners rent out sailboats, motorboats, and yachts with or without a skipper.
clickandboat.com70 viewsCometA French platform matching freelance tech and data experts with company missions, with fast vetting.
comet.co110 viewsComeupA French gig marketplace (formerly 5euros.com) where sellers offer packaged digital services from a set base price.
comeup.com46 viewsCreme de la CremeA French marketplace for top freelance developers, designers, and product talent on company missions.
cremedelacreme.io54 viewsCrowdcubeA UK-based equity crowdfunding platform built for European businesses, supporting private and follow-on rounds where customers become shareh…
crowdcube.com39 viewsDeliverooA food delivery platform operating across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Riders sign up to deliver by bike, scooter, or car and…
deliveroo.co.uk48 viewsFreeworkA European job and project board for IT and tech freelancers and contractors, strong in France and the UK.
free-work.com46 viewsHeetchA French ride-hailing app where drivers earn giving rides, popular in France and parts of Africa.
heetch.com49 viewsHelplingA European marketplace connecting cleaners with household cleaning jobs.
helpling.com59 viewsMaltA European freelance marketplace where companies find consultants, developers, and creatives for project work. Freelancers set day rates and…
malt.com49 viewsSelencyA European marketplace for buying and selling vintage and secondhand furniture and decor.
selency.com46 viewsStarOfServiceA global services marketplace where local professionals get matched to customer requests.
starofservice.com43 viewsStuartA European last-mile courier platform where couriers earn making local deliveries for businesses.
stuart.com50 viewsTreatwellEurope leading hair and beauty booking marketplace, bringing online bookings to salons across the continent.
treatwell.com49 viewsUluleA European crowdfunding platform where creators raise money for creative and social projects.
ulule.com56 viewsVintedA secondhand fashion marketplace where listing and selling are free - buyers pay the protection fee. Strong across Europe with simple prepai…
vinted.com43 viewsYescapaA European peer-to-peer campervan and motorhome rental marketplace for owners.
yescapa.com75 viewsYoopiesA European marketplace for childcare, senior care, pet care, and housekeeping jobs.
yoopies.com57 viewsZalando PartnerA major European fashion platform where brands and retailers sell through its partner program.
zalando.com50 viewsleboncoinFrance dominant classifieds site where anyone sells goods, vehicles, and services locally.
leboncoin.fr40 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in France?
Malt connects freelancers with French and European clients for a 10% commission, Creme de la Creme focuses on rigorously selected tech and data freelancers, and Comeup sells smaller services. Stuart recruits couriers, Heetch recruits VTC drivers, Helpling books home cleaners, and leboncoin suits second-hand sales.
How do freelancers in France get paid by international clients?
Options include PayPal, with free withdrawals to a French bank account when no conversion is involved, and Payoneer, supported by Upwork and Fiverr. Upwork also offers direct-to-local-bank transfers for $0.99 and USD wires for $50, and Wero lets French clients send instant payments.
Does PayPal work in France?
Yes, fully. French PayPal accounts can send and receive money, personal payments received in euros are free without currency conversion, and both standard and instant transfers to a French bank account cost nothing when no conversion is involved. Upwork and Fiverr both support PayPal as a withdrawal method.
Can people in France work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork operates worldwide except Russia and Belarus and requires your withdrawal account name to match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out via PayPal with no fee, bank transfer via Payoneer for $1 or a Payoneer account for $3, and requires sellers to be at least 18 to withdraw.
How do you become a micro-entrepreneur in France?
Registration is done online through the guichet des formalites des entreprises and is free for most activities, after which you receive a certificate showing your SIREN number. In 2026 the regime applies up to EUR 83,600 of revenue for services and EUR 203,100 for sales of goods, with contributions under the simplified micro-social regime.