Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 changes this month
4 Day Week 3.7Bronze 30 pts
A job board for roles at companies offering 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, flexible hours or part-time schedules, with many remote jobs.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Instant sign-upStart right away
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2020 6 yrs
Based in
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 Day Week lists jobs at companies with reduced-hours or flexible schedules, including 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, half-day Fridays and part-time roles. It covers 2,100+ companies, 755 of which run a genuine 4-day week, and about 29,400 roles, of which 22,755 were remote. Browsing and applying are free with a free account. A Pro tier at 9 USD per week, 25 USD per month or 49 USD per three months adds early access to new listings and email job alerts.
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- Payout speed added: Employers pay hires directly source ↗
- Minimum payout added: No platform payout source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on fees and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.0
- Access4.8
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earningsNot enough facts yet
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Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
4 Day Week Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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4 Day Week free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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4 Day Week 0%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
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Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
4 Day Week No platform payout
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
4 Day Week Employers pay hires directly
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
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Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
4 Day Week Founded 2020
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
4 Day Week Founded 2020
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Yes, if you are 16 or older.
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Good to know: You must be at least 16, and under 18s need a parent or guardian. Browsing and applying is free. Optional Pro is $9 a week.
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How 4 Day Week compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- 4 Day Week takes no commission from what you earn — 52 of the 68 remote job boards we track are free to earn on.
- Launched in 2020, 4 Day Week is newer than most remote job boards — 44 of the 48 we track were founded earlier.
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Is 4 Day Week legit?
What we could verify about the company
4 Day Week is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2020 (6 years)
- Headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 Day Week timeline
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Headquarters today: Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about 4 Day Week
How much does 4 Day Week charge?
4 Day Week fees: Free, Pro 25 USD/month. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on 4 Day Week?
Minimum payout: No platform payout. Timing: Employers pay hires directly.
Which countries is 4 Day Week available in?
Worldwide.
Is 4 Day Week legit?
Yes, 4 Day Week is a real, operating platform: operating since 2020 (6 years) and headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
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