Frequent user complaints about surprise fees, locked or withheld funds, fake/scam job posts and slow support (third-party reviews)
trustpilot.com · Sep 2026Is Freelancer.com legit?
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Freelance marketplace
Not clearFreelancers bid their own price on fixed-price or hourly projects and contests; no official typical rates published. Freelancer.com doesn’t state a rate we can turn into your money.
Fee10%Summary: '10% or $5 (whichever is greater) on fixed-price projects; 10% on hourly payments ... 15% on Preferred Freelancer/Recruiter projects'; 10% is the standard fee for ordinary fixed-price and hourly work and contests, while 15% only applies to the separate, non-default Preferred Freelancer/Recruiter program.No one should ask you to pay to work.
Entry testNoNo mandatory test (optional paid skill exams exist). KYC/identity verification can be required before withdrawals are allowed.
Payouts that work in United States
Bank transferPayPalPayoneerOther (see note)
HoursNot stated
Risks people report
Inactive-account maintenance fee of up to $14/month can drain balances
freelancer.com · Sep 2026Reports that free members need a minimum account balance (~$20) to bid (third-party, unverified)
trustpilot.com · 2026Sources: Restricted Countries and Regions (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Fees and Charges (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Express Withdrawals (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); User Agreement (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Freelancer.com Trustpilot reviews (third-party, checked 24 Sep 2026); Freelancer.com Trustpilot reviews (third-party, checked 24 Sep 2026)