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Will UpWork Be Profitable?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:30 pm

UpWork (formerly oDesk) is an online platform that allows businesses to find and work with freelance professionals from all over the world. The company has been in operation for over 10 years and has seen a lot of success. But is UpWork profitable?

The answer to this question is a bit complicated. UpWork is a publicly traded company, so its financials are available to the public. However, the company does not break down its revenue or profits by platform, so it’s difficult to say how much of its revenue comes from UpWork specifically.

PRO TIP: There is no easy answer when it comes to the question of whether or not Upwork will be profitable. While the company has seen success in the past, there is no guarantee that this will continue in the future. Upwork faces stiff competition from other freelancing platforms, and it is possible that its popularity could decline. As such, anyone considering investing in Upwork should do so with caution and be aware of the risks involved.

What we do know is that UpWork is growing rapidly. In 2018, the company’s revenue was $414 million, up from $380 million in 2017. This growth is being driven by an increase in the number of paying clients and freelancers using the platform.

So while we can’t say definitively whether or not UpWork is profitable, we can say that it is growing quickly and appears to be on track to become a very successful company.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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