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Time to hire
From posting to getting started
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~15 minutes
Post a task, get 5 matches
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4–8 hours
Sort 20–50 proposals
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2–5 hours
Browse gigs and compare
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10+ hours
Manual screening
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Quality of talent
The vetting standard
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Top 20% only
Passes 4 vetting stages
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Anyone can join
No pre-screening
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Anyone can join
Ratings-based only
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Self-reported
No skill verification
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Hourly rates
What you'll actually pay
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$8–$15/hr
Fair-market, platform-set
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Unpredictable
Bidding + 0–15% fees
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+20% + $3 fee
Commission per order
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$69–$99/mo
Subscription to browse
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Project management
Who keeps things on track
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Your Coordinator
Dedicated, included free
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You do
Manage each gig directly
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If work isn't satisfactory
Your safety net
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7-day safety hold
Payment held until approved
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File a dispute
Resolution not guaranteed
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Request revisions
Limited by gig terms
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You're on your own
No payment protection
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Replacing a hire
When things don't work out
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Instant rematch
No extra cost
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Start over
New post, new proposals
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Start over
New gig, new research
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Start over
Full search again
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Cost to start
Upfront commitment
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$20 free, no card
Try before you commit
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Card required
Upfront to start
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Card required
Pay upfront
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$69–$99/mo
Subscription required
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Social impact
Where your money goes
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GenieScholar™
200 hrs = 1 yr of school
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Public company
NASDAQ: UPWK
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Public company
NYSE: FVRR
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