20 Best Freelance Websites for Modern Professionals

For freelancers

The application to become a freelancer is pretty straightforward, with areas for basic personal and professional information, documentation (such as a CV), and references.

If your application is accepted, you can build a portfolio, and PeoplePerHour will recommend you to potential employers. You can also actively search the PeoplePerHour job listings and apply for jobs.

For employers

The process for posting a project to PeoplePerHour is pretty straightforward, requiring some basic information about you, a project title and description, and your budget. Alternatively, you can create a PeoplePerHour account and search the site’s directory for freelancers. Both options require you to create an account on the site.

For freelancers

Anyone can create a freelance profile and sell services on Fiverr. Once your account is created, you can apply for jobs listed on the site.

For employers

There are two ways to find freelancers on Fiverr. The easiest is to search Fiverr’s freelance directory for the type of service you’re looking for. You don’t need an account to hire freelancers this way.

The second way to find freelancers on Fiverr is to post a job. This does require creating an account.

For freelancers

You don’t need to prove relevant experience or credentials to work as a freelancer on Guru.

For employers

Posting a job on Guru is easy; just enter a title, description, and budget for your project, then select the category it should be posted in. You are required to register, but this can be done with Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google. Registering for an account also gives you access to Guru’s freelancer database.

For freelancers

Anyone can sign up as a freelancer on ServiceScape.

For employers

The easiest way to find freelancers on ServiceScape is to search the directory for the type of professional you’re looking for and message freelancers directly. No registration is required.

Alternately, you can set up a Client account and post projects to the ServiceScape job board.

For freelancers

Anyone can sign up to work as a freelancer on Upwork.

For employers

You must create an account with Upwork in order to work with freelancers. Once you’ve logged into the site, you can browse Upwork’s directory of freelancers or post a job.

For freelancers

Anyone can use We Work Remotely to apply for work, no registration required. We Work Remotely does list more full-time jobs than other sites on this list of the best freelance websites; to filter these out, search specifically for contract jobs.

For employers

Employers can post jobs on We Work Remotely by entering their contact information and some basic information about the job they’re posting. The site also charges a $299 fee for each job posting.

For freelancers

Anyone can sign up for FlexJobs and post their professional information and resume. However, you can only apply for four jobs for free. To apply for more jobs, you’ll need to invest in a paid membership (starting at $14.95 for one month).

For employers

You can apply for a FlexJobs employer membership by providing basic information about yourself and your company. The FlexJobs team will review your company to determine if you provide high-quality, flexible jobs that match with the skillsets found in the FlexJobs directory. If your application is accepted, you’ll become able to post jobs.

For freelancers

Anyone can create a freelance profile on iFreelance by entering some basic personal and professional information.

For employers

Anyone can sign up as a job poster on iFreelance by entering their email address and some other basic information. You can then post jobs at any time.

For freelancers

Anyone can set up a profile on Freelancer.com, regardless of experience.

For employers

Employers can either post projects to Freelancer.com or search the directory for freelancers. You must sign up for an account to work with freelancers on this site.

For freelancers

Anyone can sign up for Behance and start applying for jobs within a few minutes. However, most jobs on this site require familiarity with one or more Adobe programs.

For employers

Anyone can post a job on Behance by entering some simple information about their company and the job itself. Posting jobs is currently free, but the site says this is for a limited time.

For freelancers

Anyone can sign up for Dribble, regardless of previous experience.

For employers

Employers can either search the Dribble freelancer database or post a job on the site. There are separate posting areas for freelance jobs and full-time employment.

For freelancers

Anyone can sign up for DesignHill, regardless of previous experience.

For employers

Employers can search the DesignHill database based on either the type of designer they’re looking for, or the type of project they need completed. Sign-up is not required.

For freelancers

Anyone can apply for jobs on Freelance Writing Jobs, no sign-up required.

For employers

Employers can post a job ad at any time for free, no sign-up required. It’s a great site for outsourcing your content writing.

For freelancers

Anyone can search the BloggingPro job board for opportunities; use the “freelance” filter to make sure you only see freelance opportunities.

For employers

Employers can submit a job to the BloggingPro job board with a company name, description of the job, and pay rate. BloggingPro only lists jobs that pay at least $15/hour; this specification is part of what makes it one of the best freelance websites for writers.

For freelancers

Anyone can apply for jobs on the ProBlogger job board; be sure to select the “freelance” filter to only see relevant opportunities.

For employers

Anyone can post a blogging job on the ProBlogger job board. You won’t be required to create an account, but each job posting costs $75.

For freelancers

Anyone can apply for jobs on Freelance Writing Jobs, no sign-up required. Use the “freelance” filter to find only relevant opportunities.

For employers

Employers can post a job ad to Freelance Writing Jobs for $30. This buys a 30-day listing. Note that jobs must pay $15/hour or more to be listed on this site.

For freelancers

Anyone can post a profile or apply for jobs on this site. You can also sign up for their newsletter to get new jobs delivered straight to your inbox.

For employers

Employers can search the Writer Directory for free or pay $19.95 to post a job.

For freelancers

You can apply to Compose.ly by filling out some basic personal and professional information, uploading your CV, and sharing a link to your portfolio.

If you’re accepted, Compose.ly will automatically direct suitable employers to your profile. You can also apply for gigs directly.

For employers

Employers can choose to post one job or sign up for a consistent stream of quality content through Compose.ly. The site charges $74.95 for individual listings.

For freelancers

The WriterAccess application process is simple, requiring basic personal and professional information plus a resume. As far as I can tell, most applicants are approved and able to work within 24 hours.

For employers

WriterAccess offers monthly subscriptions to the site’s writer marketplace and content management tools, starting at $39/month. Content is paid for separately.