Best Freelance Websites

Q: What are the best freelance websites for beginners?

OzLance . Airtasker . Upwork . FlexJobs . 99designs . Freelancer . PeoplePerHour . Behance . ServiceScape .

The top websites for freelancers and remote workers.

By Paul Peters, 8 May 2024

Paul Peters is the Chief Editor of Betterteam. He's a former print journalist and small business owner and has written articles for a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites.

Australia's freelance economy is rapidly growing, powered by the abundance of digital platforms that make finding freelance work so much easier. However, finding the right website to suit your skills and your financial needs can be tricky. To help you find what you need, we have created a list of the best websites to find remote or freelance work.

Best Freelance Job Sites:

01. OzLance

Exclusively for Australian and New Zealand freelancers, OzLance is a great local freelance platform dedicated to the Australasian market. Employers can post jobs or projects and freelancers can search for jobs or post their services.

02. Airtasker

Airtasker is a task marketplace where anyone can post a task at a fair budget. Freelance workers can accept tasks and get paid by the platform. Tasks can be anything from handyman services to IT, cooking to furniture assembly, and everything in between.

03. Upwork

A globally recognized remote working site where freelancers can connect with employers in over 180 countries. With Upwork, you can search for remote jobs or let clients come to you.

04. FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a job board for remote, freelance, or part-time work. Employers can post job opportunities and are matched with qualified candidates.

05. 99designs

As the name suggests, 99designs is a freelance website for graphic designers and artists. Designers can connect directly with clients, or submit designs during "Contests," where clients pay for the best design.

06. Freelancer

Freelancer is another great site where freelancers can connect directly with clients or bid on projects. The site allows clients to post projects or search for freelancers by skill or location.

07. PeoplePerHour

PeoplePerHour has a global community of almost three million freelancers from a range of industries. Freelancers submit applications and, once approved, are matched with projects that suit their skills.

08. Behance

Behance was designed for artists and creative professionals in search of remote work. With Behance, artists and designers can showcase their talent through portfolios, videos, or via live stream.

09. ServiceScape

Servicescape is a popular freelance platform for editors, writers, graphic designers, and translators. With ServiceScape, freelancers can create detailed profiles and are matched with the needs of the client.

10. Snaphunt

Snaphunt allows users to post a broad selection of remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities. A resume database and applicant tracking tools are easily accessible on the website.

FAQs:

What are the best freelance websites for beginners?

Is it worth being a freelancer?

Freelancing is a great way to make extra money and do work you are passionate about. Work can be erratic though, so relying on a steady income as a freelancer is risky. The more experience you have and the longer you have been listed with a freelance platform, the more work you will receive.

Is freelancing safe?

Joining a freelance work website is the safest way to ensure you are paid for your work. Taking private jobs as a freelancer means you are responsible for vetting the client and following up on payments.

How do I get paid as a freelancer?

If you are registered with a website for freelance work, you will be paid via the platform. In most cases, you will have to register your banking details with the platform and payments will be made directly into your account. For private jobs, payment terms are negotiated at the start of the job and can be made by direct transfer in your local currency, via web wallet, or cryptocurrency.

What do freelancers need?

A work identity.
A workplace or home office.
A website or social media profile.
A smartphone and contact number.
A portfolio of completed work.
A computer and appropriate software.
Knowledge of tax laws, or access to a tax consultant.
A bank account, web-wallet account, or cryptocurrency account.

What are the best freelance job boards?

FlexJobs, 99designs, PeoplePerHour, and Fiverr are some examples of great freelance job sites.