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2. Toptal
With a distinctly different approach than the other services on this list,Toptal is for
seasoned, talented freelancers. Passing Toptal's screening process gives you unparalleled
access to meaningful projects with great clients (JPMorgan, Zendesk, Airbnb, etc.) and
fair compensation (no low-bid contests). You’ll also be able to join the Toptal community
for frequent meetups and tech events.
3. Elance
Elance removes a lot of the hassle that comes with freelancing. You’ll be able to make a
profile right away without jumping through any hoops, enjoy payment protection to
ensure you’re always paid for the hours you work and more.
Editor's note: Elance has joined Upwork since the publish date of this article.
4. Freelancer
Unlike most other platforms, in addition to offering millions of
projects, Freelancer allows you to compete with other freelancers in contests to prove
your skills. If you’re competitive and confident in your expertise, it’s a great way to
showcase your abilities and attract more clients.
5. Craigslist
Although most people see Craigslist as just a platform for buying and selling
miscellaneous things, it’s actually a great source of freelance jobs. You can easily browse
for local offerings if you prefer something in-office, or you can search by major cities if
you prefer working remotely.
6. Guru
This site lets you easily showcase your past work experience and offers a daily job-
matching feature to make sure you don’t miss out on any good opportunities.
The Guru Work Room lets you easily manage all your work.
7. 99designs
A platform for freelance designers, 99designs lets you compete in design contests and get
feedback as clients choose the best ones. It’s a great way for talented designers to prove
their talents.
8. Peopleperhour
This is a great platform, focusing on freelancing for web projects. If you’re a designer,
web developer, SEO specialist, etc., peopleperhour is definitely worth checking out.
12. GetACoder
This site is for freelance writers, web designers and programmers -- exactly what small
businesses need to get a website idea off the ground. GetACoder offers millions of
smaller-scale projects to choose from.
13. iFreelance
This platform accommodates some of the usual suspects of the freelancing world
(writers, editors, coders, etc.) but also features freelance marketers as well. Unlike other
sites, iFreelance lets you keep 100 percent of your earnings.
14. Project4hire
With hundreds of project categories, Project4hire makes it easy to identify jobs that suit
your skillset, without scanning through large volumes of posts. It’s great for coders,
consultants, designers and more.
15. SimplyHired
With a wider range than most other freelance platforms offer,SimplyHired is perfect for
everyone from salespeople to construction workers. It includes a blog with hiring tips, a
company directory and location-based search.