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Upwork
One of the largest freelance marketplaces in the world, covering everything from development and design to writing, marketing, and admin support. Clients post jobs and freelancers submit proposals, with hourly and fixed-price contracts, time tracking, and payment protection built in.
Money matters
Fees
10% freelancer service fee
Payment protection
Escrow for fixed-price, hourly payment protection
Minimum payout
$10
Payout speed
About 5-10 days after work clears
Withdraw via
PayPal
Payoneer
Direct deposit
Wire transfer
M-Pesa
At a glance
Registration
Open — anyone can sign up
Work from home
Yes — the work is remote
Availability
Worldwide (180+ countries)
Support
Help center
Live chat
Community forum
Certifications
SOC 2 Type II compliant
PCI DSS certified payments
Awards
TIME100 Most Influential Companies (2022)
In the media
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