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Is UpWork Free for Clients?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:21 pm

If you’re new to the world of freelancing, you may be wondering if UpWork is free for clients. The answer is both yes and no.

PRO TIP: Upwork is not free for clients. While you can post a job for free, you will be charged a fee for every freelancer you hire. Fees range from 3% to 20% of the total project cost, depending on the freelancer’s hourly rate.

While there is no cost to create an account or post a job on UpWork, clients are charged a fee when they move money from their UpWork account to their freelancer’s account. This fee is a percentage of the total amount paid, and it goes to support the UpWork platform and its users.

So, while there is no upfront cost to use UpWork as a client, there is a fee associated with each payment made to a freelancer. This fee is used to support the platform and keep it running smoothly for everyone involved.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.