Upwork
- Pay : Varies by project and skill. Upwork allows hourly rates from $3 and fixed price projects from $5, but experienced freelancers can charge much more.
- Best For : Anyone with a marketable skill who wants to work remotely with international clients
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced (depends on the service you offer)
- Payment Method : PayPal, direct bank transfer, wire transfer, Payoneer
- Country Availability : Global, with country restrictions applying to some locations.
Merch by Amazon
- Pay : Royalties from each product sold. The amount varies by product type, offer price, taxes, and Amazon's costs.
- Best For : Designers, artists, and beginners interested in selling original designs without buying or storing inventory.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : Direct deposit or Bank transfer
- Country Availability : Globally
Toptal
- Pay : Freelancer sets their own hourly rate. Toptal does not publish a standard rate and says it does not take a cut from the freelancer's rate.
- Best For : Experienced developers, designers, consultants, product managers, and project managers looking for high quality freelance clients.
- Skill Level : Advanced
- Payment Method : Bank transfer and other payment options supported through Toptal's payment system.
- Country Availability : Global
Freelancer
- Pay : Varies by project. You set your own rate when bidding, although the client sets the budget on many projects.
- Best For : Beginners and experienced freelancers who want access to a large range of online projects.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Express bank withdrawal, and wire transfer.
- Country Availability : Available in many countries worldwide. Freelancer currently restricts users in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea, DNR, LNR, Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Myanmar, Russia, Sudan, and South Sudan.