Workana is an established freelance marketplace founded in 2012 that connects freelancers with clients looking for remote talent. The platform has been operating for more than 10 years and has built a large freelancer and client community, particularly across Latin America.
Workana currently lists more than 25,000 new projects each month across areas such as IT and programming, design, writing and translation, sales and marketing, administration, finance, engineering, and other professional services.
Freelancers can create a profile for free, choose their area of specialization, and submit proposals to projects that match their skills.
Projects can be fixed-price or hourly, giving freelancers different ways to structure their work with clients. Workana also holds client payments in an escrow system before work begins, which provides a layer of payment protection for freelancers.
The platform is useful for people offering services such as writing, translation, graphic design, programming, virtual assistance, digital marketing, administration, and other professional skills.
Beginners can create a free profile, although the number of applications available on the free plan is limited. Workana also offers paid Benefits Plans with additional features and more opportunities to submit applications.
Workana charges freelancers a commission when they successfully establish a contract with a client. The current commission structure starts at 20% for the first $300 paid by a particular client, drops to 10% after the client has paid more than $300, and drops to 5% once payments from that client exceed $3,000.
Freelancers can withdraw through available methods such as PayPal and Payoneer, with the options depending on their country. Workana currently offers monthly withdrawals on its free plan, while some paid plans provide mid-month or weekly withdrawal options.
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Pay
Freelancers set their project or hourly rates. The amount earned depends on the agreed price, hours worked, and Workana's commission structure.
How You Make Money
You earn by completing freelance projects for clients who hire you through Workana. Available work covers areas such as programming, design, writing, translation, marketing, administration, finance, and other professional services.
Payment Method
PayPal, Payoneer, and Payoneer Card, depending on country and account eligibility.
Minimum Payment
The current Payoneer minimum withdrawal is $30 according to Workana's latest withdrawal schedule. PayPal does not have the same published minimum in the current withdrawal guide.
Withdrawal Speed
The free plan uses a monthly payment cycle, generally between the 1st and 5th of the month. Paid plans can provide mid-month or weekly withdrawals depending on the plan. PayPal transfers can take up to 24 hours, while Payoneer transfers can take up to 3 business days after processing.
Pros
Freelancers can create a profile and submit proposals without paying an upfront registration fee.
The platform covers a wide range of freelance skills and professional services.
Workana protects client funds through an escrow system before the project begins.
Freelancers can work on both fixed price and hourly projects.
The commission can decrease as you build a longer payment relationship with the same client.
PayPal and Payoneer provide multiple withdrawal options where available.
Cons
The free plan limits the number of applications you can submit based on Workana's achievement system.
Workana takes a commission from freelancer earnings.
Competition can make it difficult for new freelancers to win their first projects.
Withdrawal options and payment schedules vary according to the freelancer's country and plan.
Paid Benefits Plans are available for freelancers who want additional application and withdrawal options.
Best For
Freelancers who want to find remote projects in writing, translation, programming, design, marketing, administration, and other professional fields.
