Checked 12 Sep 2026
DesignCrowd 3.4Bronze 30 pts
A design marketplace where clients run contests or hire designers for logos, branding, and web design. Designers from around the world submit work and earn per winning project.
Good for Graphic designersUX and UI designers
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Instant sign-upStart right away
- Pays via PayPalHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2008 18 yrs
Based in- Sydney, Australia
- Web rank
- #43,769 worldwide
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DesignCrowd is a design marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Platform fee per project and you can withdraw via PayPal. Founded in 2008, DesignCrowd is based in Sydney, Australia. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on DesignCrowd
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Figures published by DesignCrowd or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
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We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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- Minimum payout
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- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on access. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
30 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
DesignCrowd 1.3M designers (2026)
Every platform with this badge →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.
DesignCrowd 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.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
DesignCrowd free
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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.
DesignCrowd Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
DesignCrowd Platform fee per project
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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.
DesignCrowd Platform fee per project
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.
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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.
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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
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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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.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
DesignCrowd #43,769 worldwide
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.
DesignCrowd Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join DesignCrowd?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older.
You need a computer and reliable internet. You can start straight after signing up.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether DesignCrowd accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
We have not verified which countries DesignCrowd accepts yet.
- A computer
- Reliable internet
- Sign upFree
- Start straight awayNo waiting for approval
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Designers are paid via PayPal or Payoneer, with another method possible where PayPal is not available.
DesignCrowd's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How DesignCrowd compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Founded in 2008, DesignCrowd has been running for about 18 years — longer than 48 of the 58 freelance sites we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the freelance sites in our directory. See them all →
Is DesignCrowd legit?
What we could verify about the company
DesignCrowd is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2008 (18 years)
- Headquartered in Sydney, Australia
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain designcrowd.com was registered in 2004 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #43,769)
Listing last updated September 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
DesignCrowd in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #43,769 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (designcrowd.com)
- Domain registered
- Jul 2004designcrowd.com, 22 years ago
- Industry
- Graphic design
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
DesignCrowd timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
DesignCrowd founded
Headquarters today: Sydney, Australia
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Milestone
1.3M designers
DesignCrowd lists 1.3 million graphic designers registered on its platform (registered accounts, not active earners).
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for DesignCrowd yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about DesignCrowd
How much does DesignCrowd charge?
DesignCrowd fees: Platform fee per project.
How do you get paid on DesignCrowd?
DesignCrowd pays out via PayPal.
Which countries is DesignCrowd available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on DesignCrowd?
DesignCrowd lists 1.3 million graphic designers registered on its platform (registered accounts, not active earners). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is DesignCrowd legit?
Yes, DesignCrowd is a real, operating platform: operating since 2008 (18 years), headquartered in Sydney, Australia and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best DesignCrowd alternatives?
Similar platforms include 99designs, Sribu, Fiverr and Upwork. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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