Platforms

The platforms, tools and books worth knowing about as a UK freelancer, gathered in one place.

Fiverr

Fiverr

The biggest marketplace for packaged freelance services. Buy or sell fixed-price gigs across writing, design, development, video and marketing, with the price and delivery time agreed up front rather than haggled over.

PeoplePerHour

PeoplePerHour

One of the UK's best-established freelance marketplaces. Post a project and get proposals from thousands of vetted freelancers, or find freelance work yourself, with buyer protection and no upfront fees.

TestingTime

TestingTime

Get paid to take part in user research. UK studies we have seen pay £20-£30 for 30-45 minutes, but a screener decides who gets a slot, so treat it as occasional side income between contracts rather than a reliable earner.

Upwork

The largest global freelance marketplace. Freelancers pay a 0-15% fee plus Connects to bid; UK clients pay a 5% (Basic) or 8-10% (Business Plus) fee plus a contract initiation fee. Everything is in US dollars.