Freelancercom

Freelancercom, also known as Freelancer.com, is an online freelancing marketplace that connects employers with independent professionals around the world. The platform enables users to post projects, receive bids from freelancers, review profiles, and communicate through an internal messaging system. It supports project management features such as milestone-based payments and an escrow service to secure funds until work is completed.

Freelancercom was founded in 2009 as part of Freelancer Limited, and is based in Sydney, Australia. It expanded its global presence through partnerships and acquisitions, including the 2012 acquisition of vWorker, which broadened its freelancer base and project categories.

The platform operates as a two-sided marketplace: clients post projects and freelancers submit proposals or bids. It uses a fee structure in which Freelancer.com takes a portion of freelancer earnings and may charge clients for project posting or premium features. The site also offers paid memberships with additional bidding or visibility options. A rating and review system helps assess past performance and trust within the community.

Freelancercom competes with other freelance marketplaces such as Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal. It has faced criticism common to online platforms, including concerns about pricing, project quality, and dispute resolution, but remains one of the largest global freelancing platforms.