The Best & Worst Freelancing Platforms of 2024 (upwork, fiverr, peopleperhour, toptal, guru, etc)

Upwork, Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, Brybe, Fiverr, Toptal, Freelancer.com, Guru, Wripple, Contra, FlexJobs... -- there are WAY too many freelancing platforms out there; some are NOT worth your time whatsoever, and some you should be on ASAP. In this video let’s find out which is which. :D
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🎞️ IN THIS VIDEO:
[00:00] Intro
[00:10] Upwork
[01:37] PeoplePerHour
[02:44] Brybe
[03:55] Fiverr
[05:37] Toptal
[06:50] Freelancer.com
[08:13] Guru
[09:17] Wripple
[10:09] Contra
[12:11] FlexJobs
[13:09] My freelancing platform strategy
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[@shouko4218]

Even tho my bachelor’s program teaches a major where 94% of the graduates will work as freelancers, we had no class nor tips on how to get clients, so thanks for that video!

[@IBRAHIMDEMIREZ]

a brilliant presentation! you are not only explaining what is what but also distributing the very positive energy so naturally, Thank you very much Deya you are amazing!

[@chipcook5346]

Thank you much for the clarity right down to the chapter nodes and list.

[@etixfilm]

Really great overview, especially for those of us new to online freelancing. Thanks!

[@barbiebrenda]

Amazing video! It felt like an honest conversation with someone who is telling their life story ❤

[@lyricajune]

Teenage girl straight out of high school here, leaving a comment before i hop onto contra to see if it's for me. Thank you so much for the illuminating video. You and so many other creators are such a light on my creative career journey! Lots of love

[@GabeHowardd]

Was it for you?

[@rossmaxx]

Teenage girls freelance on a different platform, which i don't really wanna mention here.

[@pandybear4256]

@@rossmaxxNot funny man. Thats gross.

[@lyricsbyforelsket]

@@rossmaxx disgusting comment

[@Formula7Driver]

Illuminati confirmed

[@blacktulip6128]

It's a great video, but I love your personality more. 🥰I appreciate all your tips, thank you

[@dilrozalam7045]

Thanks deya, it's a great video for the comparison of freelance platforms. ❤

[@spacetimepotato]

Thank you for reviewing all of these different freelance platforms and offering tips on the best ways to use them!

[@DodieJacobi]

Super helpful! I'm actually a six-fig consultant who's transitioning to a different venture, but want to continue to earn with as little lead gen effort as possible. So exploring freelance exchanges for feasibility. This was a helpful primer Deya I wish I'd seen before the hours invested in Upwork setup; now experimentation. Off to see your piece on Upwork next. Thanks for the endeavor!

[@asad.usheikh7661]

A very concise and well-delivered presentation. A lot of experience and hard work must have gone into making the content. Well Done! I'll watch the video again in parts and try each platform individually. Thanks again!

[@RahulBhosale-oz4so]

Excellent presentation!! great content!! Amazing personality [last but not the least...loved your voice] Thanks a lot for this amazing video!!

[@eng_pabloconceicao]

a brilliant presentation! You are so good on that Deya. Thank you for the video.

[@chrisdoukiris7132]

Great list and Great Categorization! Thanks for giving us this advice.

[@sharewisdom628]

Thanks Deya. I was thinking on which platforms to start my freelancing journey. 😄😄

[@NoExperienceRequired]

This was so great, and your upbeat personality made it easy and entertaining to watch! Thank you!

[@itsybitsy8385]

i wonder why, but this vodeo literally gave me sooooo much hope and was both entertaining AND helpful. GOOD WORK, QUEEN DEYA!

[@teyonnaridgeway1296]

This was amazing!! Thank you for thoughtfully explaining each platform. New subscriber! 🤩

[@majeekrides]

I Love the video, your energy, but most of all the work you put into the video to give us this informations! Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@TheALahiri]

Very nice and cheerful presentation, detailed information, great ranking graphics - thanks!

[@CharlVanderWesthuizen]

Impressed! Thank for the video. It was really helpful.

[@badluckprophet9103]

Thank you for making such an informative video and putting an entertaining spin on it. I looked at freelancing before and only came across the bottom half of your list with their associated problems. Super happy to find out there are better platforms catering to or allowing for real talent and jobs and not just CS students looking to buy their homework or people who think they can build the next amazon with a single developer paid $10/hr.

[@ZejdzNaZiemie]

Yeah your conculsion is on the point

[@UltimateTopXOfficial]

Loved the video and loved the energy. Just one note. Loved how you realized how Brybe was pronounced 'live'. Lol

[@AndysArmchairAdventures-we8mb]

Very informative information delivered with great style. Thank you Deya.

[@danjelsan]

✊🏼 also on Upwork since 2016. I love how you point out some of the downsides of Upwork, and I am developing a tool to fix that

[@mindyindy4628]

never heard of contra but am checking it out - thanks!

[@griffinkirkland9087]

told em, to add a proposal view count, I do not want to apply to a job post which already has 250 applications

[@NoorAhmed-mf9gn]

Rare that this happen, but one video from you and I instantly subscribe, I love you already 🌼♥️

[@ahmedawfi]

Great Video Deya...I am looking for skilled freelancers...and I will surely follow your recommendation as for me caring about the freelancer is no.1 Importance

[@Juicington]

I've been binging your videos since finding your channel. You've been extremely helpful, your editing style is fun and whimsical, and you really make me feel like I can take the leap and start freelancing instead of just "waiting until the time is right" thanks for all your efforts!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

that's awesome, so happy to hear that! what do you think you'll offer as a freelancer? :)

[@Juicington]

@@MyNameIsDeya video editing and some basic motion graphics to start!

[@AdamandHayliePearson]

Thank you so, so MUCH for this video! The onboarding process for each freelance platform takes a lot of work. This vid is super helpful.

[@MyNameIsDeya]

so glad it was helpful - thanks for watching Adam & Haylie!

[@SenorJuan2023]

@@MyNameIsDeya Just curious. What freelance work do YOU do? :)

[@filifigoria905]

thanks dear for the valuable comparison and advices

[@PurplePoppOfficial]

Excellent detailed guide, thanks Deya🥳

[@muhammadalikhi]

Excellent comparisons, thanks

[@LawTzuTao]

Easy subscribe! I love your breakdowns and your energy is great!

[@natanyaapfelbaum3973]

Very clear and good delivery.

[@RoyMRodriguez]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@elcapitan6126]

1:16 "up on there" john carmack (the lead of the game Doom and Oculus VR, rockets etc) has a habit of saying "on there" throughout his conversations. reminded me of that

[@LivingInKerala]

Thanks for the research! Will get started right away!

[@eba-rave7509]

Thank you so much for all these tips 😍

[@MutantDustBunny]

Super helpful information, thank you soooo much!!!!

[@olenakitsak37]

Thank you, great video ❤. I'm on Upwork for 2 years - totally agree with your opinion about it. I actually planned to leave it this year anyway... I'm going to try Contra!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

that's awesome -- excited for you!!

[@ssa2955]

Did you try Contra? Did you find someone to ijvite you into the "club"?

[@wanderb0y]

Really helpful, Deya. Thank you. I started on Upwork and found them to be quite decent across the board (once I learned to recognise and avoid the overbearing scams). Freelancer, however, I'm not sure I'd put them in the same tier as Upwork, based on personal experience. 15 days wait for first payment to be processed (which turns out to be 18 days) and a KYC process that left me feeling I was applying for a Swiss bank account. Seriously over the top.

[@housesparrowfilms6345]

I am sure you must be selling "presenter for your video" as a service. You have such a positive vibe with obviously great info!

[@maryantico3399]

Extremely helpful video--thanks!

[@carlabryant6707]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ExtraCashOfficial]

Amazing Deya, loved it The vibe is 🔥

[@didyouknowtriviayt]

First time hearing about contra thanks I'll go check it out

[@Vhusi]

Thank you so much Deya🤩

[@D-alien]

Super helpful video. I watched it twice. And you're funny.

[@RebloomRoom]

So helpful - thank you!

[@videos-de-fisica]

Really nice video! Thanks a bunch :)

[@alikapoor1281]

Aight... Sorry I first checked Contra.... Video was pretty much all I wanted to know about currently and the amount of effort put in is ultimately gonna give you results so don't give up and keep it up👍👍 I'll make sure to watch every time even if it's not relatable🙂

[@Godslive777]

Olá queria iniciar no CONTRA, você poderia me passar umas dicas. I'm BRazilian

[@RhynellWilliams]

Great video. Heading to Contra

[@matthewhurley5117]

Great info! Thanks so much! Problem: Looks like your video developed audio offset? I noticed it around 11 minutes.

[@lildabx9017]

running to do more research on contra, my thoughts on freelancing; be cool, calm and collected.

[@blablabla533]

Great advice from Deya. Freelancing to a steady income remotely, is possible!

[@VideoEditor223]

thanks for your video!!

[@TucAdventures]

Awesome videoooooo Thanks so much!! Ima go try to get some work now...Wish me luck🙏

[@MyNameIsDeya]

Good luck!!

[@letsgoviral777]

This is awesome!

[@Goodnexview]

Thanks, Deya for this info Never heard of Contra but defo gonna check them out. But where's the Upwork video your promised 🤷

[@masterloot]

Toptal: is all about HR "street cred". you could be absolutely terrible F tier professional but if you worked for any big brand (Microsoft, Google ,. FB etc.) in any capacity, you'll be plastered on the front page. This is how they milk the big spenders. I've checked some of the people's "design work" lmao. absolute B tier work but she worked for some large company for 6 months and did 2 things so she's on the front page like she's a Michelangelo.

[@DainLuka]

not even finished the video and applying for contra!!! this video is so helpful. I have found some success on fiver but hate the high fees. Upwork = people bidding so low for jobs. Fingers crossed for contra!!

[@AHfsa]

Thank u , great video❤

[@jmgutierrez962]

Thank You for this insights

[@TechTutsTipsTricks]

loved it .. very informative

[@arwa9715]

This was so helpful!

[@CSESTajdeen]

Amazing video which is very clear , honest and to the point. And you have made the video as entertainingly as possible 👏

[@peterferrari1039]

Good video. Very helpful. ❤

[@alexanderhalloran]

Super helpful video!

[@McCoy_AI]

Thanks Deya 😊

[@shelbydavis6293]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@Tayson.]

helpful video, appreciate it, keep it up

[@user-zy9yi5lt3z]

Great video!

[@El_portal_de_Juan]

Love your work as Creator

[@thisisreallychris]

Great video!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Itsok7.]

This is so informative

[@TheFahad1983]

Thank you great video

[@crash_davis]

Cool video, thanks 😎

[@user-nr3mo1sg6d]

Thank you, thank you , thank you!

[@AbdelwahdBetter]

Thanks for this video it help a lot of people 😊😊

[@contra_hq]

You're the absolute best Deya! 💛🤭

[@MyNameIsDeya]

ah yay!!! really like + believe in your product!

[@alfonsotech]

so helpful! ty

[@thebard20]

thanks for the video

[@carolmendes2011]

How about Legiit? Loving the channel 100%

[@petera5794]

what a fantastic presentation. love your energy and advice

[@heythemzaier3945]

FIVER is an Israeli brand: Boycott the criminals please!!! For 4 months, 29,000 civilians killed by Israel, mostly women and children and 1.9 million starving... it's up to you to judge your humanity

[@ferdiebeer]

I can listen to you all day 😍

[@Tory269]

Its hard to get a job on contra even if you are pro member,i think there is no enough client.My impressions are so low

[@HorrorbleDriver]

The video I never knew I needed

[@BeatsByQue]

Awesome ❤

[@moodlofiliminal]

I haven't got into freelancing just yet but I was hired to do a song for a company and actually completed it and got paid. It got me started on the idea to freelancing but I am anal about the research. The idea I could be getting paid for a gig sounds amazing but losing sleep AND money is a lose - lose. This video has definitely pointed me in the right direction for more clients and a better portfolio! Thank you for the in-depth video! Its everything I needed for my courage to go for it. :) Liking and subscribing for more!

[@mytube1000javed]

Upwork is worst. It's super saturated. And they have become super arrogant. Yucky.

[@claucemicro1080]

Thank you!

[@SUMMONEREDGE]

Had to watch the video twice cause in the first time I could not keep my eyes away from her ..I was in deep thoughts ❤

[@FlashVedder]

Nice vid… I’ll give contra a try :)

[@FlashVedder]

@@contra_hq first of all Merry Christmas 😊 and wondering will PayPal be ready for Europe soon? Salud 🥂

[@contra_hq]

@@FlashVedder Happy Holidays to you too! PayPal is available to most European countries, but if you tell us where you're based, we can get you more info about what payment methods are available to you 👀

[@FlashVedder]

@@contra_hq I’m living in Spain :)

[@dilrozalam7045]

Thank you so much.

[@teenylupini]

girl you sold contra sooooo well and i already absolutely LOVE it

[@cloudstrife6138]

I have earn 50 bucks over 5 months. Time to get back to my 8 to 9 job again.

[@SalmanYoussef-qr3yz]

Thanks!!!

[@Quiace]

Deya... I'll sing to Contra right now

[@Soothing_Relaxaing_Music]

thanks a lot deya