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Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com

Brief
Freelance Marketplacefreelancer.com

Extensive global reach across 247 countries and regions

Last updated May 11, 2026

Founded
2009
HQ
Sydney, Australia, New South Wales, Australia
Connections
9

At a glance

Employees
201-500
Funding
publicly-traded
Revenue
$50M-$100M
Stock
FLN
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About

Freelancer.com is positioned as one of the largest and most established global freelance marketplaces, competing directly with platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. As a publicly-traded company, it maintains significant market presence particularly in Asia-Pacific regions while serving a global user base across 247 countries and regions.

Freelancer.com operates as a leading global crowdsourcing marketplace platform that connects businesses and individuals with skilled freelance professionals across diverse disciplines. The platform facilitates project-based work arrangements spanning software development, graphic design, content creation, data entry, marketing, engineering, and numerous other professional services. By leveraging a competitive bidding model, Freelancer.com enables employers to post projects and receive proposals from qualified freelancers worldwide, creating an efficient marketplace for on-demand talent acquisition. The platform serves a dual-sided marketplace ecosystem, providing value to both service buyers seeking cost-effective, flexible workforce solutions and independent professionals seeking project opportunities. With a global reach spanning multiple countries and languages, Freelancer.com has established itself as a significant player in the gig economy, facilitating millions of projects across its platform lifecycle. The company's technology infrastructure supports secure payment processing, dispute resolution, milestone-based project management, and communication tools that enable seamless collaboration between distributed parties. Freelancer.com's business model capitalizes on the growing trend toward remote work, project-based employment, and the democratization of access to global talent pools. The platform generates revenue primarily through commission fees on completed transactions, premium membership subscriptions offering enhanced features, and contest-based project fees. As the freelance economy continues to expand globally, Freelancer.com positions itself as a comprehensive solution for businesses ranging from startups to enterprises seeking to augment their workforce with specialized skills on flexible terms.

Business model

Two-sided marketplace (B2B/B2C hybrid)

Target market

Small to medium businesses, startups, enterprises, and individual clients seeking freelance talent; independent professionals and freelancers seeking project work globally

What they offer

  • Project Marketplace

    Core platform enabling employers to post projects and receive competitive bids from freelancers across 1,800+ skill categories

  • Contest Platform

    Crowdsourcing solution where multiple freelancers submit work samples and clients select winning entries for design, naming, and creative projects

  • Milestone Payment System

    Escrow-based payment protection allowing clients to release funds incrementally as project milestones are completed

  • Freelancer Recruiter

    Talent matching service where platform specialists help identify and recruit suitable freelancers for specific project requirements

  • Time Tracker

    Desktop application for hourly projects that captures work activity, screenshots, and time logs for transparent billing

  • Preferred Freelancer Program

    Premium membership tier offering freelancers enhanced visibility, reduced commission fees, and priority support

  • Enterprise Solutions

    Customized platform access and dedicated account management for large organizations with ongoing freelance workforce needs

  • Mobile Applications

    iOS and Android apps enabling project management, communication, and platform access from mobile devices

  • Dispute Resolution System

    Mediation and arbitration services to resolve conflicts between clients and freelancers regarding project deliverables or payments

  • Skill Testing & Certification

    Standardized examinations allowing freelancers to demonstrate proficiency and earn verified badges in specific skill areas

Tech & specs

Technology stack

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQLAWS

Deployment

CloudSaaS
Corporate history
  • 2009Founded
Connection details
See integrations with Freelancer.com (8)

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