Upwork
Santa Clara, California, United States · Founded 2015
501-1000 employees · public
Upwork is a leading global freelancing platform that connects businesses with independent professionals across a wide range of disciplines including software development, design, writing, marketing, customer service, and administrative support. The platform operates as a two-sided marketplace, facilitating millions of work relationships annually by providing tools for job posting, talent discovery, contract management, time tracking, and secure payment processing. With a robust vetting system...
Where they sit
Upwork is one of the two dominant players in the global freelancing marketplace industry, competing primarily with Fiverr. As a publicly-traded company, Upwork has established itself as the preferred platform for complex, high-value projects and long-term freelance engagements, particularly in professional services and technical domains. The platform's focus on quality vetting, enterprise solutions, and comprehensive project management tools differentiates it from competitors focused on micro-tasks or lower-complexity work.