Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Hong Kong
After Deliveroo stopped operating in Hong Kong on 7 April 2025 and sold assets to Delivery Hero, owner of foodpanda, riders can work with foodpanda or KeeTa, the Meituan delivery app launched in May 2023. Lalamove, founded in Hong Kong in 2013, matches drivers of motorcycles, cars, vans and trucks with delivery jobs, and GoGoX, listed in Hong Kong since 2022, runs a similar logistics platform. Toby (HelloToby) connects service professionals with customers through quotes, Snapask runs 1-on-1 online tutoring with screened tutors, and Carousell is a marketplace for second-hand goods. Earnings are in Hong Kong dollars (HKD). FPS, launched in 2018, lets people receive instant transfers to banks and wallets such as AlipayHK, PayMe and WeChat Pay HK using a phone number, email or QR code. PayPal works fully, and withdrawals of HKD 1,000 or more to a Hong Kong bank account are free. Tip: withdraw PayPal balances in amounts of HKD 1,000 or more to avoid the HKD 3.50 fee on smaller transfers.
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Hong Kong at a glance
Platform types: 2 delivery platforms, 2 shipping gig platforms, 2 tutoring platforms, 2 remote job boards, 1 marketplace, 1 task platform and 1 payment receiving platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (5)
Which global platforms accept people in Hong Kong? See all 33 confirmed, and how to get paid →
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
foodpanda
|
Food delivery company | Paid per delivery + tiered bonuses | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Lalamove
|
On-demand logistics platform | Commission deducted per order (varies by market) | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Carousell
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings for personal sellers, success fee on protected sales | Carousell Balance to bank, cash in person | 2012 |
Toby (HelloToby)
|
Local services marketplace | Pay-per-quote credits (~HK$2/credit) - no commission | Client pays pro directly | 2016 |
KeeTa
|
Food delivery app | Paid per order ~HK$38-45 + incentives | Bank transfer | 2023 |
GoGoX
|
Courier and logistics | Commission per completed order | — | 2013 |
Snapask
|
Tutoring platform | Flat ~HK$5 per question session + bonuses | — | 2015 |
Tutor Circle
|
Tutoring platform | Agency matching model | — | 2014 |
CTgoodjobs
|
Job board | Free for job seekers | — | 2011 |
jobsDB
|
Job board | Free for job seekers | — | 1998 |
AlipayHK
|
Payments and wallet | Free P2P and top-up | Bank account withdrawal via app | 2017 |
foodpandaDelivery Hero food and grocery delivery brand across Asia, including Pakistan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Riders sign up per city and earn pe…
foodpanda.com48 viewsLalamoveAn on-demand logistics platform from Hong Kong where drivers with motorbikes, vans, and trucks deliver across Asian and Latin American citie…
lalamove.com53 viewsCarousellA Southeast Asian classifieds marketplace where anyone sells goods locally via app.
carousell.com50 viewsToby (HelloToby)List your skills (cleaning, tutoring, repairs, beauty, design) and get matched to paying customers.
hellotoby.com39 viewsKeeTaBecome a rider or walker and earn per order on Hong Kong largest food-delivery app (Meituan).
keeta.com43 viewsGoGoXDeliver parcels and freight by foot, bike, van, or truck on demand (HK-founded).
gogox.com42 viewsSnapaskAnswer students homework questions one-on-one in-app and get paid per session.
snapask.com47 viewsTutor CircleRegister as a tutor for home, private, or online lessons (DSE, IB, IELTS, music).
tutorcircle.hk47 viewsCTgoodjobsLocal Hong Kong recruitment platform for full-time and part-time work.
ctgoodjobs.hk46 viewsjobsDBLong-running Hong Kong jobs marketplace for employment and part-time roles.
hk.jobsdb.com41 viewsAlipayHKHong Kong top digital wallet, used to collect payments.
alipayhk.com45 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Hong Kong?
foodpanda and KeeTa offer food delivery work, Lalamove and GoGoX pay drivers for goods deliveries, Toby connects home, beauty and interior service pros with customers, Snapask hires screened tutors, and Carousell suits reselling. Upwork and Fiverr cover remote freelance clients.
How do freelancers in Hong Kong get paid by international clients?
Options include PayPal, which withdraws free to a Hong Kong bank for amounts of HKD 1,000 or more, and Payoneer, supported by both Upwork and Fiverr. Upwork also offers direct-to-local-bank transfers for $0.99 and USD wires for $50. Local clients can pay instantly through FPS using your phone number or email.
Does PayPal work in Hong Kong?
Yes, fully. Hong Kong PayPal accounts can send and receive money, personal payments received are free without currency conversion, and withdrawals to a Hong Kong bank are free for HKD 1,000 or more but cost HKD 3.50 below that. Instant transfers cost 1%, with a minimum of HKD 10 and a maximum of HKD 100.
Can people in Hong Kong 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 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.
Which food delivery apps can you work for in Hong Kong?
Since Deliveroo stopped operating on 7 April 2025 and sold Hong Kong assets to Delivery Hero, foodpanda's owner, riders can work with foodpanda or KeeTa, the Meituan app that launched in Hong Kong in May 2023 and recruits couriers online. Lalamove and GoGoX offer delivery driving for goods rather than meals.