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ProZ 4.2Gold 65 pts
The largest community and job board for professional translators and interpreters. Clients post jobs and translators win work through profiles, with direct payment.
Good for Translators
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- How you get paidDirect payment from clients
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 1999 27 yrs
Based in- Syracuse, United States
- Web rank
- #19,285 worldwide
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ProZ is a translation community where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 0% commission on client-translator work, optional paid membership, the minimum payout is No minimum via PayPal, $25 by US-dollar check, about $35 by wire, earnings are typically paid out withdrawals are generally processed at the end of the month and you can withdraw via Direct payment from clients. Founded in 1999, ProZ is based in Syracuse, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on ProZ
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What changed
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- Fees:
Membership - clients pay directly→ 0% commission on client-translator work, optional paid membership source ↗ - Payout speed added: Withdrawals are generally processed at the end of the month source ↗
- Minimum payout added: No minimum via PayPal, $25 by US-dollar check, about $35 by wire source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on fees and proof of earnings.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid3.0
- Access4.0
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Achievements
65 of 100 points from 8 of 14 achievements, Gold 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.
ProZ $0.11/word EN to ES average (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.
ProZ Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
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ProZ 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.
ProZ 0%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less+5
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.
ProZ No minimum via PayPal, $25 by US-dollar check, about $35 by wire
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.
ProZ Founded 1999
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
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.
ProZ Founded 1999
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
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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 →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.
ProZ Withdrawals are generally processed at the end of the month
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.
ProZ #19,285 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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How ProZ compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- ProZ takes no commission from what you earn — 3 of the 12 translation platforms we track are free to earn on.
- Founded in 1999, ProZ has been running for about 27 years — longer than 10 of the 12 translation platforms we track with a known launch year.
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Is ProZ legit?
What we could verify about the company
ProZ is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 1999 (27 years)
- Headquartered in Syracuse, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain proz.com was registered in 1999 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #19,285)
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ProZ in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #19,285 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (proz.com)
- Domain registered
- Feb 1999proz.com, 27 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
ProZ timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
ProZ founded
Headquarters today: Syracuse, United States
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Milestone
$0.11/word EN to ES average
ProZ's rates page shows an average standard rate of $0.11 per word (minimum $0.08) for English to Spanish, based on 20,550 rates members entered on their profiles, not rates actually paid.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about ProZ
How much does ProZ charge?
ProZ fees: 0% commission on client-translator work, optional paid membership. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on ProZ?
ProZ pays out via Direct payment from clients. Minimum payout: No minimum via PayPal, $25 by US-dollar check, about $35 by wire. Timing: Withdrawals are generally processed at the end of the month.
Which countries is ProZ available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on ProZ?
ProZ's rates page shows an average standard rate of $0.11 per word (minimum $0.08) for English to Spanish, based on 20,550 rates members entered on their profiles, not rates actually paid. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is ProZ legit?
Yes, ProZ is a real, operating platform: operating since 1999 (27 years), headquartered in Syracuse, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best ProZ alternatives?
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