Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 2 changes this month
FreeUp 3.7Silver 35 pts
A vetted marketplace placing pre-screened freelancers for e-commerce and admin support.
Good for Virtual assistants
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via PayPal+2 more ways to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2015 11 yrs
Based in- Orlando, United States
- Web rank
- #246,282 worldwide
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FreeUp is a vetted talent network where providers are screened before they can join, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are No commission on set rate, $1-2 payout fee, earnings are typically paid out weekly via payoneer or paypal for the previous billing week, one week in arrears and you can withdraw via PayPal, ACH and Payoneer weekly via Tipalti. Founded in 2015, FreeUp is based in Orlando, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on FreeUp
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What changed
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2 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Weekly via Payoneer or PayPal for the previous billing week, one week in arrears source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on fees and access. Weaker on proof of earnings.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.8
- Access4.5
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
35 of 100 points from 5 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
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.
FreeUp 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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FreeUp free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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FreeUp 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 →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.
FreeUp Founded 2015
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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.
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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.
FreeUp Weekly via Payoneer or PayPal for the previous billing week, one week in arrears
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.
FreeUp #246,282 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.
FreeUp Founded 2015
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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.
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Can I join FreeUp?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application.
You need a computer, reliable internet and a skills test. First payout: weekly with a one-week lag.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether FreeUp accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryWe have not verified which countries FreeUp accepts yet.
- A computer
- Reliable internet
- A skills test
- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutWeekly with a one-week lag
Good to know: Applicants go through an application, a skills check and an interview, and FreeUp keeps a 20 percent margin on the client rate.
FreeUp's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How FreeUp compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- FreeUp takes no commission from what you earn — 20 of the 58 freelance sites we track are free to earn on.
- FreeUp offers 3 ways to withdraw — more than most freelance sites we track (typical: 1).
- Launched in 2015, FreeUp is newer than most freelance sites — 36 of the 58 we track were founded earlier.
Compared with the freelance sites in our directory. See them all →
Is FreeUp legit?
What we could verify about the company
FreeUp is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2015 (11 years)
- Headquartered in Orlando, United States
- Screens providers before they can join
- Its domain freeup.net was registered in 2019 (registry record)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
FreeUp in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #246,282 worldwideAmong the top million sites (freeup.net)
- Domain registered
- Feb 2019freeup.net, 7 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
FreeUp timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
FreeUp founded
Headquarters today: Orlando, United States
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Added to the FreelanceSites.net directory
Checked against its official pages before listing.
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Milestone
20% rate spread, $2 minimum
The company says the difference between client and freelancer rates is 20% with a US$2 minimum, while payment transaction costs remain separate, in its FAQ checked in October 2026.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about FreeUp
How much does FreeUp charge?
FreeUp fees: No commission on set rate, $1-2 payout fee. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on FreeUp?
FreeUp pays out via PayPal, ACH and Payoneer weekly via Tipalti. Timing: Weekly via Payoneer or PayPal for the previous billing week, one week in arrears.
Which countries is FreeUp available in?
Worldwide.
Is FreeUp legit?
Yes, FreeUp is a real, operating platform: operating since 2015 (11 years), headquartered in Orlando, United States and screens providers before they can join. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best FreeUp alternatives?
Similar platforms include Andela, Codeable, Gun.io and Upwork. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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