Checked 29 Oct 2026
Freework 3.2Bronze 25 pts
A European job and project board for IT and tech freelancers and contractors, strong in France and the UK.
- How you get paidDirect client billing
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2021 5 yrs
Based in- Paris, France
- Web rank
- #179,396 worldwide
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Freework is a freelance project portal where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 0% - free for freelancers and you can withdraw via Direct client billing. Founded in 2021, Freework is based in Paris, France. It is available in France.
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What people actually earn on Freework
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
25 of 100 points from 3 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
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Freework 211,268 active freelancers (2026-10)
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Freework 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.
Freework 0%
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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.
Freework France
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
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.
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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.
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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.
Freework #179,396 worldwide
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.
Freework Founded 2021
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.
Freework Founded 2021
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
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
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Apps and support
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How Freework compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Freework takes no commission from what you earn — 20 of the 58 freelance sites we track are free to earn on.
- Freework is one of just 4 freelance sites we track (of 55) that pay out via Direct client billing.
- Launched in 2021, Freework is newer than most freelance sites — 56 of the 58 we track were founded earlier.
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Is Freework legit?
What we could verify about the company
Freework is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2021 (5 years)
- Headquartered in Paris, France
- Its domain free-work.com was registered in 2017 (registry record)
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Freework in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #179,396 worldwideAmong the top million sites (free-work.com)
- Domain registered
- Nov 2017free-work.com, 9 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Freework timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Freework founded
Headquarters today: Paris, France
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Milestone
211,268 active freelancers
Free-Work says it has 211,268 active Free-Workers (freelancers) and 8,740 missions online, self-reported counters on its site.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Freework
How much does Freework charge?
Freework fees: 0% - free for freelancers. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Freework?
Freework pays out via Direct client billing.
Which countries is Freework available in?
France. Its main focus is France and United Kingdom.
How much do people earn on Freework?
Free-Work says it has 211,268 active Free-Workers (freelancers) and 8,740 missions online, self-reported counters on its site. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Freework legit?
Yes, Freework is a real, operating platform: operating since 2021 (5 years), headquartered in Paris, France and its domain free-work.com was registered in 2017 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Freework alternatives?
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