# Top 16 Freelancing Sites for Finding Online Work With over 1.5 billion freelancers in the world today, it’s safe to say this whole freelancing thing is not a fad. By [Glenn Banish](https://pangea.app/blog/author/glenn-banish) • Last Updated Apr 05, 2025 Freelancing is a viable way for workers from all walks of life to find paid opportunities in their fields, whether they’re looking for a side hustle or to make a career out of it. If you’re considering the freelance route, let this serve as your map to success. Below, we’ve highlighted 20 of [the top freelancing sites](https://pangea.app/blog/article/upwork-alternatives-3-top-tier-platforms-for-hiring-freelancers) for finding online work so you can determine which platform best serves your needs. ## Pangea If you're an emerging remote worker, [Pangea.app](https://about.pangea.app/) is the perfect place to start your freelancing career. Pangea works alongside thousands of startups, small businesses and more to connect talent with impactful opportunities in the areas of Digital Marketing, Writing, Design, Tech, and other product roles. Paying out over $1.5M to emerging freelancers in the past two years, Pangea is the premier place for freelancers to find work and get paid. If you’ve already got a wealth of experience in your field, apply to be [a Pangea Pro](https://pangea.app/blog/article/pangea-deel) today. [Pangea Pros](https://pangea.app/blog/article/introducing-a-new-path-to-pangea) make up the top 1% of talent on the platform and receive the lowest fees of any freelance website out there. ## Upwork The top dog in the freelancing space, [Upwork](https://www.upwork.com/) has hundreds of thousands of clients turning to their platform for their freelance hiring needs. On Upwork, freelancers can seek out and apply to opportunities, with companies being able to seek out freelancers as well. While there are tons of [freelance gigs](https://pangea.app/glossary/freelance-contracts) on this platform, the extremely high volume of freelancers makes it hard to stand out. For instance, there are over 12 million freelancers on Upwork today and less than 200K companies, so landing those projects you're most interested in may prove to be difficult. All in all, if you’re looking to test the freelancing waters, it can’t hurt to give Upwork a shot. ## Fiverr Unlike most freelancing sites, [Fiverr](https://www.fiverr.com/) is geared more towards freelancers selling their services than seeking out and applying to opportunities. Sure, you can still apply for gigs, but ultimately you are looking for companies to purchase your unique services at a rate named by you, as opposed to the other way around. ## MarketerHire If you’re an experienced marketing wiz, [MarketerHire](https://marketerhire.com/) is the perfect place for you. With a stringent vetting process, this platform only works with experienced industry professionals. Those accepted as MarketerHire freelancers have a far greater chance of landing the roles they desire than on other platforms. ## Toptal Boasting the top 3% of freelancers on the planet, [Toptal](http://toptal.com/) promises high-quality deliverables from experts in the areas of graphic design, software engineering, financial services, and much more. This is by far the highest paying freelancer platform out there today, but you need years of proven experience in your field to be accepted. ## LinkedIn While [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/) is not a freelancing site, there are still tons of freelance opportunities posted there every day. By pursuing freelancing gigs on LinkedIn you are forgoing many of the benefits that come along with using a freelance website like [Pangea](https://www.about.pangea.app/), such as their time tracking, contracting, and invoicing capabilities. ## Freelancer.com Connecting over 60 million freelancers and companies from around the world, [Freelancer.com](https://www.freelancer.com/) is the largest freelancing site out there. Founded almost two decades ago, this platform is the real OG of this industry. Similar to Upwork, this is a very congested space so it may be difficult for younger, less experienced freelancers to land gigs. ## Guru Connecting freelancers with opportunities since 1998, [Guru](https://www.guru.com/?Ref=login.aspx) is an established industry leader of the now digital freelancing space. Beyond the usual freelance gigs we see on most platforms, Guru also works with freelancers in the areas of: - **Architecture** - **Finance** - **Education** - **Law** - **Translation Services** - **& more** ## Flexjobs [Flexjobs.com](https://www.flexjobs.com/) is a website that allows job seekers to get a range of different remote employment opportunities, including part-time, full-time and freelance work. This site offers a variety of jobs in a wide range of industries, including business, finance, healthcare, marketing, technology and more. ## TaskRabbit [TaskRabbit](https://www.taskrabbit.com/) is a membership-based marketplace where users can find and hire freelancers for a variety of in-person tasks and projects. This site is much different than others, in that you’ll see services for things like handy work, cleaning services, moving services, and other on-site projects. ## SimplyHired [SimplyHired](https://www.simplyhired.com/) is an online platform that connects job seekers with remote employers. It is a great resource for those who are looking for a remote job or freelance gig. ## Designhill [Designhill](https://designhill.com/) is a digital marketplace that allows designers to sell their designs to a large audience. If you’re [a freelance graphic designer](https://pangea.app/blog/article/freelance-marketing-do-you-need-a-graphic-design-degree-for-it), this is the perfect place to tap into your niche. ## Working Nomads [Working Nomads](https://www.workingnomads.com/jobs) is a freelancing site that embraces the freedom remote working allows. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from SEO specialists to healthcare workers. ## Behance [Behance](https://www.behance.net/) is a website that allows artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to showcase their work and connect with potential clients. ## PeoplePerHour [PeoplePerHour](https://www.peopleperhour.com/) is a great resource for finding remote work opportunities. You can filter jobs based on location, skill set, or job type. ## SolidGigs [SolidGigs](https://solidgigs.com/#pricing) automates the freelancer process for you, curating custom feeds with client leads that best suit you. ## That’s a Wrap Well, there you have it! [Our top 16 freelancing sites](https://pangea.app/blog/article/top-16-freelancing-sites-for-finding-online-work) for finding online work. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or want to dive head first into freelancing, there are tons of valuable resources available to you.