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4.1

86% 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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4.0
Jul 23, 2025

Great experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Wide Variety of Jobs & Freelancers Huge marketplace with thousands of projects across industries like IT, design, writing, marketing, etc. Global Access Connects clients and freelancers from around the world, allowing for 24/7 collaboration and a wide talent pool. Flexible Budget Options You can find freelancers for short tasks or long-term projects with hourly or fixed-price budgets. Escrow Payment Protection Ensures secure transactions. Payments are held in escrow and only released when the work is approved. Portfolio & Rating System Transparent feedback, reviews, and portfolios help in selecting the right freelancer/client.

Cons

High Competition & Low Bids Many freelancers underbid to win projects, which can drive down pricing and quality. Fees & Charges Freelancer takes a cut (usually 10% or more), and there are fees for membership upgrades, project upgrades, and withdrawals. Fake Profiles & Spam As with many large platforms, you may encounter scammers or unqualified users.

4.0
Jul 21, 2025

Different Projects

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Different types of projects each time

Cons

This line of work is not stable

5.0
Jul 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company and good team

Cons

Nothing much to say about it

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