BEST FREELANCE WEBSITES 2021. [FIND JOBS & REMORT WORK.]

 1. Upwork

For the new freelancer

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• Hardware specifications: Desktop, Android, iOS

• Current pricing details: $0-$14.99 per month

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Upwork is great for jobs both domestic and international. You can make a free profile to advertise your skills, and then you can either wait for jobs to find you, or you can take a more proactive stance to find and apply to jobs yourself. Upwork uses a currency called Connects that allows you to apply to jobs. Connects are refreshed on a monthly basis, and up to 200 can roll over each month. 

There are two plans that you can choose from. The Basic Freelancer plan is standard, or you can opt for the Freelancer Plus at a monthly subscription rate of $14.99 per month. With the Freelancer Plus, you receive a total of 80 Connects per month, plus a customized profile URL, confidential earnings reporting, and competitor insights when bidding on a job.

Regardless of your plan, payment is pretty simple. Jobs pay via project milestones at a fixed price agreed upon in the future, or you can choose to accept jobs that pay on an hourly basis. Upwork takes a service fee from all earnings, but the amount varies depending on your total billings.

2.Fiverr

For the gig freelancer

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• Hardware specifications: Desktop, Android, iOS

• Current pricing details: $0

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Fiverr advertises that it has been used by over "11 million satisfied businesses" for freelance projects. It has an impressive client roster that includes notable companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Google. Through the Fiverr business plan, entire teams can use the platform to connect with freelancers who have proven business experience.

For freelancers, there are over 200 different categories with gig work and ongoing projects. It services a host of different professionals, such as graphic designers, developers, writers, musicians, social media marketers, and voiceover artists. To help out, there is also 24/7 customer support.

Joining Fiverr could not be easier. It is free to join, so there is no need to pay for a subscription, and there are no fees to advertise your services, either. The service simply takes 20% of each transaction.

3.Freelancer

For the international freelancer

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• Hardware specifications: Desktop, Android, iOS

• Current pricing details: $0 per month 

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Based in Australia, Freelancer is a popular global platform for freelancers the world over to connect with employers. Employers hire for specific projects, choosing from a pool of more than 50 million freelancers possessing over 1,800 different skills. Freelancers bid on the projects they want and then wait for an approval or denial. 

Similar to Upwork, projects are either hourly or fixed-price. Payments are secured by the Milestone Payments System, so you do not have to worry about whether a client can pay. Payments are also available in 39 currencies, and there is 24/7 customer support if you have any issues. Freelancer takes a 10% fee for projects and contests and 20% off services. 

As a freelancer, you can choose between the free plan and the Preferred Freelancer Program, which features priority access to jobs and reduced fees. Under the Preferred program, freelancers earn an average of $1,000 more in just six months than the average freelancer. Employers can also choose from different plans, including the Freelance Enterprise, which is specifically created for large corporations. With its impressive international reach, Freelancer counts Amazon, Facebook, and Deloitte among its million-plus users. 

4.Toptal

For the discriminating freelancer

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• Hardware specifications: Desktop, Android, iOS

• Current pricing details: $0 per month 

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Exclusivity is the name of the game with Toptal. The company has made a name for itself in hiring just 3% of freelance talent. The platform connects employers with specific freelance professionals, including software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers. 

However, you have to apply and be approved before you can officially join. After approval, recruiters and industry experts help filter the applicant pool and pair freelancers with jobs. Hiring usually happens within 48 hours. 

Toptal is available in 158 countries with 16,000 clients served. It counts Airbnb, Bridgestone, and Fortune 500 companies among its clients.

5.LinkedIn

For the professional job seeker

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• Hardware specifications: Web, Android, iOS 

• Current pricing details: $0-$120 per month 

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• Premium Career: $29.99/mo.

• Premium Business: $47.99/mo.

• Sales Navigator Professional: $74.99/mo.

• Recruiter Lite: $119.99/mo.

LinkedIn is a great resource for the job-seeking professional. There is a strong emphasis on networking, and using your family, friends, and colleagues to build a professional network, collect references, and build recommendations. It is also known for excellent job opportunities for both corporate jobs and freelance positions, especially in copywriting, graphic design, and translation.

There are several plans to choose from, including a basic plan that is free for all users. For additional features, you can then upgrade to a series of plans based on your goals:

Paid plans include everything from unlimited messaging to advanced job features like its exclusive Sales Navigator to help you grow leads. LinkedIn offers a free one-month trial for all paid subscriptions, so you can test out a service before committing with your credit card.