The largest community and job board for professional translators and interpreters. Clients post jobs and translators win work through profiles, with direct payment.
ProZ is a translation community where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Membership - clients pay directly 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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How ProZ compares
- 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?
ProZ is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 1999 (27 years)
- Headquartered in Syracuse, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ProZ charge?
ProZ fees: Membership - clients pay directly.
How do you get paid on ProZ?
ProZ pays out via Direct payment from clients.
Which countries is ProZ available in?
Worldwide.
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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