As the old saying goes, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” The same can be said of freelancing websites.
Or can it?
Sure, most freelancing websites will take a cut of your earnings. But they also provide a valuable service: connecting you with clients who are willing to pay you for your work.
Without further ado, here are the best freelancing websites to join in 2022 and earn money online.
Upwork is one of the most popular freelance websites out there, with over 2 million registered freelancers and 12 million registered clients. The website allows businesses to post projects and freelancers to bid on them. Once both parties agree on terms, the freelancer completes the work and submits it to the client for approval. Once the client approves the work, Upwork releases the funds to the freelancer less their fee (which is usually 20%).
Fiverr is another popular freelance website that’s been growing in popularity in recent years. On Fiverr, businesses can post projects and freelancers can submit proposals detailing what they’re willing to do for that price. Once both parties agree on terms, the work is completed and delivered to the client. Fiverr then releases the funds to the freelancer less their 20% fee.
PeoplePerHour is a UK-based freelance website that allows businesses to post projects and receive proposals from freelancers from all over the world. PeoplePerHour takes a 20% commission on all projects, which is paid by the client when they approve the work. This commission goes towards paying for things like customer support, payments processing, and site maintenance.
Toptal is a US-based freelance website that focuses on connecting businesses with top-tier talent. The website specifically caters to businesses who are looking for software developers, designers, finance experts, and project managers. While Toptal does have a screening process for its freelancers (which includes an interview and skills test), once you’re approved you’ll have access to high-paying clients who are looking for quality work. Toptal takes a 20% commission on all projects, which is paid by the client when they approve the work. This commission goes towards paying for things like customer support, payments processing, and site maintenance.
