Useme

Useme is a freelance platform that helps independent workers find projects, invoice clients, and receive payments. It is especially useful for freelancers who already have clients but need a simple way to handle contracts and payments.

The platform also has Useme Jobs, where freelancers can browse projects and send offers to clients. This gives you two ways to use the service: find work through the platform or bring your own clients and use Useme to manage the deal.

Freelancers can offer many types of services. These include writing, graphic design, programming, marketing, translation, virtual assistance, video work, and other freelance skills.

One useful feature is that you do not need a registered company to invoice clients through Useme. The platform handles the formal side of the transaction and sends the invoice to your client.

Useme supports freelancers in around 170 countries, although some countries are excluded because of financial sanctions. This gives the platform much wider reach than many regional freelance services.

The platform charges freelancers a 4.99% service fee on deals settled through Useme. The monthly fee is capped at €99, while the account itself is free, and browsing jobs and building a portfolio do not require a fee.

Payment can be received through PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, or bank transfer. Useme states that most payouts arrive within 24 hours, while other payments can take a few business days.

Another useful feature is payment protection. Useme collects the client’s payment before releasing your work, which can reduce the risk of completing a project and then chasing the client for payment.

The platform has more than 200,000 freelancers and reports over 500,000 paid projects. That gives it a solid track record as a working freelance payment and job platform.