Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in the United Kingdom
UK side income from platforms spans delivery, local services, shift work and reselling. Deliveroo, owned by DoorDash since October 2025, Just Eat and Gopuff pay couriers per order, and FREENOW works with taxi drivers. Coople and Jobandtalent fill temporary shifts, MyBuilder and Bark sell customer leads to tradespeople and service providers, Airtasker posts local tasks, Rover lists pet sitters, and MyTutor and GoStudent hire tutors. JustPark lets you rent out a parking space, and Gumtree, Shpock and Folksy cover selling. Money is in pounds (GBP). Since 1 January 2024, platforms have collected seller details for HMRC, with the first reports due by 31 January 2025, although sellers of goods with fewer than 30 sales and no more than about GBP 1,700 a year are not reported. The first GBP 1,000 of trading income is covered by the trading allowance. Tip: register for Self Assessment once gross trading income from all your platforms passes GBP 1,000 in a year.
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The United Kingdom at a glance
Platform types: 4 task platforms, 3 delivery platforms, 3 marketplaces, 2 rental platforms, 2 shift work apps, 2 tutoring platforms, 1 field work app, 1 beauty booking platform, 1 crowdfunding platform, 1 ride platform, 1 freelance site and 1 care platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (15), PayPal (3)
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Airtasker
|
Task marketplace | Service fee 10%-20% | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Bark
|
Local services marketplace | Pay-per-lead credits | Client pays pro directly | 2014 |
BeMyEye
|
Field work app | ~GBP 5 avg per mission | PayPal | 2011 |
Bidvine
Closed |
Local services marketplace | — | — | 2014 |
Booksy
|
Beauty booking marketplace | Subscription $29.99/mo + processing | Direct payment from clients | 2014 |
Camplify
|
RV rental marketplace | 7-16% commission by plan | Bank transfer weekly | 2014 |
Coople
|
Shift work app | Employed via platform - hourly wage per shift | Payroll bank transfer | 2009 |
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 |
FREENOW
|
Ride-hailing app | ~18% commission on taxi fares | Weekly bank transfer | 2009 |
Fat Llama
Merged |
Peer rental marketplace | — | — | 2016 |
Folksy
|
Handmade marketplace | 15p+VAT per listing + 6%+VAT sales commission | Direct to Stripe or PayPal | 2008 |
Freework
|
Freelance project portal | 0% - free for freelancers | Direct client billing | 2021 |
GoStudent
|
Tutoring platform | Salaried and per-session roles | Bank transfer monthly | 2016 |
Gopuff
|
Delivery platform | Paid per order + hourly guarantees + tips | Weekly direct deposit, Instant Cash Out $1.99 | 2013 |
Gumtree
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings, no selling commission | Cash in person, bank transfer via Gumtree Payments | 2000 |
Handy
|
Home services marketplace | Platform sets fixed hourly rates, commission per booking | Direct deposit weekly | 2012 |
Jobandtalent
|
Shift work app | Employed via platform - hourly wage + benefits | Payroll bank transfer, pay advances | 2009 |
Just Eat
|
Food delivery platform | Paid per delivery by distance/time | Weekly direct deposit | 2001 |
JustPark
|
Parking marketplace | 3% space owner fee + 3% withdrawal fee | Bank transfer | 2006 |
MyBuilder
|
Tradesman marketplace | Free to join - shortlist fee per lead from ~GBP 2 | Direct payment from customers | 2008 |
MyTutor
|
Tutoring marketplace | Commission on lessons | Bank transfer every 2 weeks | 2013 |
Rover
|
Pet care marketplace | 20% service fee per booking | PayPal | 2011 |
Shpock
|
Classifieds marketplace | Monthly listing subscription + percentage fee on delivery sales | PayPal, bank transfer, cash | 2012 |
AirtaskerAn Australian marketplace for local tasks and errands, from furniture assembly to gardening. Taskers make offers on posted jobs and are paid…
airtasker.com48 viewsBarkA global marketplace where local professionals buy leads and win service jobs.
bark.com46 viewsBeMyEyeA European field intelligence app - visit shops, photograph displays, and answer questions, no purchases required.
bemyeye.com59 viewsBidvineA UK marketplace where local service pros (including photographers) bid on customer requests.
bidvine.com39 viewsBooksyA booking marketplace for barbers, stylists, and beauty pros - clients discover and book you, you manage the calendar.
booksy.com42 viewsCamplifyA marketplace where RV and caravan owners earn renting their vehicles to travelers.
camplify.com83 viewsCoopleA European on-demand staffing platform where workers pick up flexible shifts.
coople.com155 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 viewsFREENOWA European mobility app (taxis and private hire) where licensed drivers pick up trips across major cities.
free-now.com48 viewsFat LlamaA peer-to-peer marketplace for renting out almost anything, from cameras to tools.
fatllama.com62 viewsFolksyA UK marketplace where makers sell handmade crafts and original goods.
folksy.com40 viewsFreeworkA European job and project board for IT and tech freelancers and contractors, strong in France and the UK.
free-work.com46 viewsGoStudentA European online tutoring platform that hires tutors for one-on-one lessons.
gostudent.org92 viewsGopuffA US instant-delivery service where drivers earn delivering convenience and grocery items.
gopuff.com56 viewsGumtreeA UK and Australian classifieds marketplace for selling goods, vehicles, and services locally.
gumtree.com48 viewsHandyA US and UK platform where cleaners and handypeople earn doing booked home jobs.
handy.com77 viewsJobandtalentA European staffing app where workers find temporary jobs and shifts at scale.
jobandtalent.com41 viewsJust EatA major European food-delivery platform (Just Eat Takeaway) where couriers earn on deliveries.
just-eat.com53 viewsJustParkThe UK parking marketplace - list your driveway free and earn, with typical hosts making 500 to 3,000 pounds a year.
justpark.com44 viewsMyBuilderA leading UK marketplace connecting homeowners with tradespeople, launched in 2008 and now part of the Instapro Group (Angi). Tradespeople e…
mybuilder.com40 viewsMyTutorA UK platform where university-student tutors teach school subjects online.
mytutor.co.uk91 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 viewsShpockA mobile classifieds marketplace popular in Austria, Germany, and the UK for local selling.
shpock.com49 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in the United Kingdom?
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Gopuff for delivery, Coople and Jobandtalent for temporary shifts, MyBuilder and Bark for tradespeople and service pros, Airtasker for local tasks, Rover for pet sitting, and MyTutor for tutoring. Gumtree and Shpock cover selling.
How do freelancers in the United Kingdom get paid by international clients?
UK freelancers can take payments by PayPal, which has free standard withdrawals to UK banks, or by bank transfer. Upwork pays out to UK banks in GBP through Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays out through PayPal or Payoneer.
Does PayPal work in the United Kingdom?
Yes. UK PayPal accounts can send and receive payments, and receiving personal payments is free when no currency conversion is involved. Standard withdrawals to a UK bank account are also free without conversion. Payments for goods or services follow PayPal's separate merchant fees.
Can people in the United Kingdom work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. To apply for UK-only jobs on Upwork, freelancers must complete identity verification and spend 35 Connects on the verification badge, which lasts three years. Upwork pays UK banks in GBP. Fiverr may ask any freelancer for government ID and requires you to be at least 18 to withdraw.
Do you have to pay tax on money from gig apps or selling online in the United Kingdom?
Gross trading income above GBP 1,000 a year means registering for Self Assessment, while selling your own used items is usually not taxed. Platforms report sellers to HMRC each January, unless you sold goods fewer than 30 times and received no more than about GBP 1,700 in the year.