Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Italy
Italy's earning options mix local classifieds with European gig and resale apps. Subito, an Italian classifieds site, runs TuttoSubito, a payment and shipping service that charges sellers no commission and pays out to a bank account or PayPal within 3 days of delivery. Vinted lets people sell secondhand items with no seller fees, while buyers pay 5% plus EUR 0.70 for protection, and Wallapop runs an active Italian marketplace. Glovo and Deliveroo both operate food delivery in Italy. For foreign clients, PayPal works fully: accounts can receive payments and withdraw euros (EUR) to an Italian bank for free when no currency conversion is involved. Upwork pays to Italian bank accounts in EUR for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays via PayPal or Payoneer. Practical tip: self-employed freelancers can use the regime forfettario, which replaces ordinary income tax with a 15% substitute tax (5% for the first five years of a qualifying new activity) for revenue up to EUR 85,000.
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Italy at a glance
Platform types: 3 marketplaces, 2 field work apps, 2 rental platforms, 2 delivery platforms, 1 tutoring platform, 1 beauty booking platform, 1 care platform and 1 big marketplace
How they pay out: Bank transfer (11), PayPal (2), cash (2)
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BeMyEye
|
Field work app | ~GBP 5 avg per mission | PayPal | 2011 |
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 |
Deliveroo
|
Food delivery company | Paid per delivery ~GBP 2.90-6 + tips | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Glovo
|
Delivery platform | Paid per delivery (base + distance + waiting) | Bank transfer | 2015 |
Roamler
|
Field task app | Paid per task (invite-only) | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2011 |
Subito
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free basic listings, no seller commission | Bank transfer after delivery confirmation, cash | 2007 |
Treatwell
|
Beauty booking marketplace | 35% commission on first booking, 0% repeats | Bank transfer | 2008 |
Vinted
|
Secondhand marketplace | 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee | Bank transfer | 2008 |
Wallapop
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Secondhand marketplace | Free to list and sell - buyer pays protection fee | Wallapop wallet, bank transfer, cash | 2013 |
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 |
BeMyEyeA European field intelligence app - visit shops, photograph displays, and answer questions, no purchases required.
bemyeye.com59 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 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 viewsGlovoA Spanish delivery platform operating across Southern Europe, Africa, and beyond. Couriers sign up to deliver food, groceries, and almost an…
glovoapp.com86 viewsRoamlerA European app paying people for completing in-store retail and field tasks.
roamler.com51 viewsSubitoItaly leading classifieds platform where people sell goods, vehicles, and services.
subito.it46 viewsTreatwellEurope leading hair and beauty booking marketplace, bringing online bookings to salons across the continent.
treatwell.com49 viewsVintedA secondhand fashion marketplace where listing and selling are free - buyers pay the protection fee. Strong across Europe with simple prepai…
vinted.com43 viewsWallapopSpain leading secondhand marketplace where anyone sells used goods locally.
wallapop.com45 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 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Italy?
Subito for selling locally with commission-free TuttoSubito shipping, Vinted and Wallapop for secondhand items, Glovo and Deliveroo for food delivery work, and Upwork or Fiverr for remote freelance clients abroad.
How do freelancers in Italy get paid by international clients?
Upwork offers Direct to Local Bank payouts in EUR for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, plus PayPal and Payoneer. Fiverr pays through PayPal (no fee, USD 1 minimum), bank transfer via Payoneer (USD 1 fee) or a Payoneer account (USD 3 fee). PayPal balances withdraw to an Italian bank for free when no conversion is involved.
Does PayPal work in Italy?
Yes, fully. Italian PayPal accounts can send and receive money, receiving personal payments is free without currency conversion, and standard withdrawals to an Italian bank account are free when no conversion is involved. Subito's TuttoSubito can also pay sale proceeds straight to a PayPal account.
Can people in Italy work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork lists Italy (EUR) for Direct to Local Bank withdrawals, and the bank account name must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr sellers must be at least 18 to withdraw, each withdrawal method can be linked to only one Fiverr account, and withdrawals are capped at USD 5,000 per transaction.
What is the regime forfettario for freelancers in Italy?
It is a simplified tax regime for self-employed people that replaces ordinary IRPEF income tax with a 15% substitute tax, cut to 5% for the first five years of a genuinely new activity when conditions are met. Revenue must stay within EUR 85,000, the threshold set by the 2023 Budget Law.