Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Switzerland
Switzerland's local earning platforms lean toward employment-style gigs and resale. Coople fills flexible shifts through its staffing app, and Batmaid employs and insures its cleaners on permanent contracts under the sector's collective bargaining agreement rather than treating them as freelancers. Ricardo, tutti.ch and anibis.ch, all run by Swiss Marketplace Group, are Swiss marketplaces for selling goods. Renovero and Ofri pass customer requests to tradespeople, Tutor24 connects private tutors with students, and Freelancermap and freelance.de list freelance projects. Money is in Swiss francs (CHF). TWINT, a Swiss mobile payment app with about 5 million users in 2023 and nearly all Swiss banks participating, lets people send and request money from their phones. PayPal accounts can receive payments and withdraw to a Swiss bank account. Wise sends CHF to Swiss accounts, and Upwork pays out locally in CHF or EUR. Tip: have clients pay in CHF where possible, because PayPal's free Swiss bank withdrawals only apply when no currency conversion is involved.
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Switzerland at a glance
Platform types: 3 marketplaces, 3 task platforms, 2 freelance sites, 1 shift work app, 1 delivery platform, 1 tutoring platform, 1 rental platform and 1 payment receiving platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (4), Direct client billing (2)
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coople
|
Shift work app | Employed via platform - hourly wage per shift | Payroll bank transfer | 2009 |
Freelance.de
|
Freelance project portal | No commission, paid premium memberships | Direct client billing | 2007 |
Freelancermap
|
Freelance project portal | 0% commission, Premium from EUR 13.99/mo | Direct client billing | 2005 |
Ricardo
|
Online marketplace | Free listing, success fee ~8-12% by category (min CHF 0.10, max CHF 290) | Bank transfer via Ricardo secure payment | 1999 |
Tutti
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings for private sellers | Cash in person, optional secure payment to bank | 2010 |
Anibis
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings most categories (merged with tutti.ch under SMG 2024) | Cash in person / direct arrangement | 2004 |
Smood
|
Food delivery app | — | — | 2012 |
Batmaid
|
Local services marketplace | None - cleaners are salaried employees | Monthly salary with paid vacation | 2015 |
Renovero
|
Local services marketplace | Subscription CHF ~89-149/month, no commission | Client pays tradesperson directly | 2007 |
Ofri
|
Local services marketplace | Contact fee per customer contact | Client pays tradesperson directly | 2011 |
Tutor24
|
Tutoring platform | No commission, tutors keep 100% | Direct from students | 2008 |
2EM
|
Peer-to-peer rental | Owner sets price | — | 2012 |
TWINT
|
Payments and wallet | Free P2P for individuals | Linked Swiss bank account | 2014 |
CoopleA European on-demand staffing platform where workers pick up flexible shifts.
coople.com155 viewsFreelance.deA large German-speaking marketplace for IT, engineering, and business freelancers and project work.
freelance.de64 viewsFreelancermapA German-rooted IT and engineering freelance project portal connecting contractors with companies across DACH and beyond.
freelancermap.com58 viewsRicardoSwitzerland biggest online auction and marketplace for buying and selling goods.
ricardo.ch44 viewsTuttiSwitzerland leading classifieds marketplace for selling secondhand goods locally.
tutti.ch58 viewsAnibisPlace free ads to sell goods - market leader in French-speaking Switzerland.
anibis.ch44 viewsSmoodDeliver food and groceries as an employed courier in 25-plus Swiss cities.
smood.ch43 viewsBatmaidWork as an employed, insured home cleaner with jobs booked through the platform.
batmaid.ch48 viewsRenoveroTradespeople subscribe to receive local leads and quote on home-improvement jobs.
renovero.ch45 viewsOfriCraftsmen get regional project requests and submit cost estimates.
ofri.ch46 viewsTutor24Create a free tutor profile and teach students directly, commission-free.
tutor24.ch47 views2EMRent out your own car through this Swiss peer-to-peer car-sharing service.
2em.ch42 viewsTWINTSwitzerland dominant mobile payment app - receive and send money by phone or QR.
twint.ch43 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Switzerland?
Coople for flexible shift work, Batmaid for cleaning jobs with an employment contract, Renovero and Ofri for tradespeople seeking customer leads, Tutor24 for private tutoring, and Ricardo or tutti.ch for selling goods. Freelancermap and freelance.de list freelance projects.
How do freelancers in Switzerland get paid by international clients?
Clients abroad can pay through PayPal, which Swiss accounts use to receive and withdraw to a local bank, or through Wise, which sends CHF to Swiss accounts. Upwork pays directly to Swiss banks in CHF or EUR for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays out through PayPal or Payoneer.
Does PayPal work in Switzerland?
Yes. Swiss PayPal accounts can send and receive payments, and withdrawals to a local Swiss bank account are free when no currency conversion is involved. A CHF 5 fee applies if a withdrawal fails because of wrong bank details.
Can people in Switzerland work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork supports Direct to Local Bank withdrawals for Switzerland in CHF or EUR at USD 0.99 each, and the bank account name must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out through PayPal, Payoneer or bank transfer via Payoneer, and you must be at least 18 to withdraw.
Where can you sell secondhand items in Switzerland?
Ricardo, tutti.ch and anibis.ch are the general marketplaces run by Swiss Marketplace Group. tutti.ch is a Swiss classifieds portal owned by the group since 2021, and Ricardo is free to list on and charges a success fee when an item sells. For in-person sales, TWINT lets buyers pay from their phone.