UpworkReviews 2,128

Tried several platforms but none are as organized and professionally supportive as Upwork — it's definitely the best place to freelance on the web.

I joined Upwork or Elance as it was called then in 2014, when we started IoT solutions development and was looking to reach customers; clueless as we were, as to who they were and what they were looking for. Upwork not only gave us customers who were looking for cutting-edge solutions; the rating system kept us agile and sharp.
I am very happy with Upwork without which we wouldn't have developed our IoT capabilities.

The only issue I have is the lack of transparency in the rating system - we have had 100% job success score most of the time, but some times it is just reduced for a client not having communicated for long and keeping a project open. If we are given some warning before hand then we could take action; as we are not deliberately doing it. We stick to all the Upwork terms. Client responses to bids drastically comes down when the rating is anything less than 100.

I've been evaluating various platforms for freelancers. Upwork is the most reliable platform which I've joined. You can get paid for hourly. This is guaranteed by an monitoring application. For fixed priced projects you can define milestones. When each milestone is completed, you start to get paid so you don't have to wait until the project finishes. Searching for jobs is fairly well but it would be nice if there is a notification system for interested jobs with respect to keywords. Payment options work great. I recommend Upwork to reduce commission rate since most of the jobs don't exceed $500 and most of our clients are long term clients.

In November 2016, I heard about Upwork first time and joined. Even though, It was long way to get hired on my first project in Feb 2020, I am very grateful for everything that Upwork provides me as opportunities.
Firstly, I am getting paid higher than my local jobs by advertising myself in high-income regions of the world.
Secondly, I am very happy to work with my favorite coffee shop.
Third, I really believe that It is the most important to have experience in order to get hired and deliver great projects on Upwork. Freelancers really need to know what they organizations need related to their industry. But, at the end of everything, the only thing that will make me odd on Upwork would be my specialty, skillsets combining with my experience and motivated mindset to tackle the rigorous project.
I am very grateful that Upwork is being a part of my life.

I LOVE Upwork for so many reasons!

As a freelancer:
I get to read reviews of the clients I consider working with.
Using my tracker keeps me above reproach, and it proves I did the client's work.
Upwork guarantees my payment because I use the tracker.
Prospective clients can read reviews of what other clients say about me/my work.
Doing great work allows me to stand out in the crowd.
The ability to choose working with and contributing to clients I love!
I don't have to track down payments or deal with clients not paying at all.
I don't have to spend non-billable time generating invoices.
My taxes are calculated as a sole proprietor.
I diversify my income by working with 2-3 clients at a time, but have been working with my current 3 fabulous clients long-term, which keeps me out of the interview/client search mode.

Clients love getting honest reviews about the freelancers they choose, especially compared to the limited information you get from checking an employee's reference with an employer: title, salary history, service dates, and maybe if the employee is eligible for re-hire.

I believe in Upwork so much, I own UPWK stock and will continue to buy in!

Upwork is great place to work remotely. It gives everything you need to find jobs, communicate with customers, track your progress, make reports and get paid. I've been working through Upwork for 5 years and very happy with the service. Customer support is responsive and willing to help. On the other hand, working remotely is not for everyone and it is not easy. I guess it might be hard to get started, because of the high competition and other top-level freelancer with higher ratings... Well, live is not easy. That's the fact. Believe in yourself and you will succeed!