Freelancer.com: verified facts and rating
Checked 2026-11-01
Score breakdown
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Freelancer.com against the market
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Freelancer fee (USD 500 order, new client)0%20%10% · median 5%
Client fee on top of the order (USD 500 order)0%20%3% · median 3.4%
Freelancer.com strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- The platform holds the client's money until the work is accepted
- Low fee for clients
- The platform reviews disputes between clients and freelancers
- Users can have their identity verified
Cons
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer fee (USD 500 order, new client) | 10% | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Client fee on top of the order (USD 500 order) | 3% | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Money held by the platform until the work is accepted | Yes | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Disputes reviewed by the platform | Yes | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Identity verification | Yes | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Freelancers screened before they can take orders | Not verified | — | |
| App Store rating | 4.7★ | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store ratings | 4,851 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Year founded | 2009 | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Shares listed on a stock exchange | Yes | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Company country | Australia | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Company | Freelancer Limited | freelancer.com | 2026-11-01 |
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