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or writing, there are tons of freelance jobs on offer on UpWork, making it a popular choice for freelancers.\n<\/p>\n
UpWork without a doubt is one of the best freelancing sites<\/a> out there. And although I\u2019ve used the freelancing platform with success in the past, it\u2019s certainly not the only site of its kind out there.<\/p>\n Here are some of the best sites like UpWork for freelancers to make money on.<\/p>\n I would highly recommend PeoplePerHour as an UpWork alternative. There many be fewer jobs available on there than UpWork. But there are still plenty to choose from.<\/p>\n You can find freelance jobs across multiple categories, such as:<\/p>\n When a client pays you on UpWork, your money has to remain in your account for 6 days before you can withdraw it. This is a security period, but it can be frustrating if you need cash fast.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why I like PeoplePerHour \u2013 you can withdraw your earnings right away.<\/p>\n As with UpWork, PeoplePerHour also allows you to set your own rates, based on the client\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also an app available:<\/p>\n Freelancer.com is another one to check out. It offers tons of jobs.<\/p>\n Since there are more than 900 job categories on the site, you\u2019re sure to find a gig<\/a> that suits you.<\/p>\n There are jobs available in:<\/p>\n It has more than 45,000 jobs on offer at the time of writing.<\/p>\n You might want to consider Freelancer.com over UpWork because its fees are lower.<\/p>\n On UpWork, you\u2019re charged 20% commission on new contracts, and 5% to 10% on existing ones. On Freelancer.com, you\u2019re only charged 3%.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also an app:<\/p>\n Truelancer is another similar site to UpWork. You can find freelance jobs in lots of different categories, such as:<\/p>\n There\u2019s also an app available:<\/p>\n The problem with UpWork is that many of the jobs posted on there are from clients who are just starting their site or company, meaning their budget is limited, and they may not offer long-term work.<\/p>\n On FlexJobs (review<\/a>), you\u2019re more likely to see bigger, more well-established companies posting freelance jobs. So you can often find higher paying and more long-term freelance work on there.<\/p>\n There are jobs available in more than 50 career fields, such as:<\/p>\n Give FlexJobs a try if you\u2019re looking for remote work<\/a> and freelance jobs.<\/p>\n Next up we have Guru. This site has been around longer than UpWork \u2013 it was founded in 1998. So it\u2019s a well-established platform for freelancers looking for work.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t have as wide a range of jobs available on there compared to UpWork. But there\u2019s still a good selection on there.<\/p>\n At the time of writing, there were more than 3,000 jobs available on the site.<\/p>\n There are jobs available in categories, like:<\/p>\n Toptal is good for finding high quality jobs. It describes itself as an exclusive network of freelancers. For that reason, the site only hires 3% of freelancers. This means its tough to get started with. The site only accepts freelancers who have years of experience.<\/p>\n According to the site, you can work remotely with leading brands from Fortune 500 to Silicon Valley startups.<\/p>\n Unlike UpWork, Toptal isn\u2019t designed for freelancers in all industries.<\/p>\n Instead, it\u2019s focused on jobs in:<\/p>\n While UpWork has you bid on jobs, this site doesn\u2019t. Instead you just set your own rate and the site\u2019s team matches you with the right client.<\/p>\n You may have already heard about SimplyHired. The site offers a range of employment opportunities. While it\u2019s good for finding regular jobs, the site also offers a great selection of freelance writing jobs.<\/p>\n Just visit the site and enter the word \u201cfreelance\u201d followed by the job you\u2019re interested in \u2013 so for example you could enter \u201cfreelance graphic designer\u201d into the search field and hit enter. You\u2019ll then see a great selection of freelance jobs.<\/p>\n Remote.co is a job board for freelance\/remote jobs. What\u2019s great about the site is how easy it is to search jobs<\/a>. If you are a beginner, you can select the \u201cEntry Level\u201d filter to view jobs for beginners. If you have more experience, you can click the \u201cHigh-paying\u201d filter to view jobs that pay more.<\/p>\n There are jobs available across a huge variety of categories, like:<\/p>\n Fiverr is good for beginners, because getting started is pretty easy. You can offer a service from freelance writing<\/a> to graphic design to customers. You can charge anywhere from $5 to $10,000 for a service.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s good for beginners, the pay isn\u2019t always the highest. Plus, the site takes a 20% cut like UpWork. So the fees for freelancers are pretty high. Although there are other sites like Fiver<\/a>r that you can use to find higher paying gigs as well.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re just starting out, you may want to give Fiver a try to build up some experience and client testimonials that can help you in your future freelancing career.<\/p>\n There are more than 200 categories on the site, so you can easily make money as a freelancer on there.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also an app available:<\/p>\n A good alternative to UpWork for freelance designers is 99Designs. The website allows you to find freelance writing jobs<\/a> in the design field.<\/p>\n You can work with the site in two ways:<\/p>\n Pay is a little slow \u2013 you\u2019ll be paid in three business days or less once you become a Top Level Designer. But it\u2019s still quicker than UpWork.<\/p>\n Outsourcely is good for finding steady remote jobs in categories, like:<\/p>\n You can find lots of full-time remote positions. So if you\u2019re looking for something a little steadier than your usual freelance gigs you\u2019ll find on sites like UpWork, you may want to give Outsourcely a try.<\/p>\n Unlike UpWork which charges between 5% and 20% commission, Hubstaff Talent doesn\u2019t charge fees which is awesome.<\/p>\n This really sets it apart from UpWork and other sites.<\/p>\n On Hubstaff Talent, you can find jobs in multiple categories, like:<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to bid on jobs either. Companies can just have a look at your experience, check out your website and links and get in touch if they want to work with you.<\/p>\n Craigslist isn\u2019t just a place to sell stuff. No, it\u2019s actually a good place to find freelance work.<\/p>\n I used Craigslist years ago to look for freelance writing work and actually landed a few jobs.<\/p>\n I didn\u2019t even apply to that many on there and still found success \u2013 so if you put more time into applying for jobs than I did, you\u2019ll likely get more work.<\/p>\n Just enter the words \u201cfreelance [job type] jobs\u201d into the search bar and hit enter. So for example, you could enter the term \u201cfreelance writing jobs\u201d and you\u2019ll likely find plenty of results on there!<\/p>\n\n
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13. Bonus tip: Check Craigslist!<\/h3>\n