Freelancer reviews

4.1

85% would recommend to a friend

(8,448 total reviews)
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Matt Barrie

91% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Freelancer has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 8,448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Freelancer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-autonomy -creativity -flexible schedule -ability to choose clients & projects

Cons

-instability -income tax -no "clocking out"

5.0
Oct 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Freelancer offers great flexibility in choosing projects and clients. The platform allows you to build a diverse portfolio and improve your coding skills across various industries. Payment protection and milestone systems help ensure fairness. Remote work freedom is a huge plus.

Cons

Competition for projects can be intense, and rates are often undercut by lower bids. Communication with some clients can be challenging. Platform fees can feel high for smaller projects. Limited direct support from Freelancer staff.

4.0
Oct 28, 2025

Everything manage by urself

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible. Everything is managed by yourself.

Cons

Income is not stable. You get what you work for that month.

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