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At a Glance
Fiverr
Fiverr
Star Rating
(436)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Upwork
Upwork
Star Rating
(1,787)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Fiverr excels in its user-friendly interface, with a high Ease of Use score of 9.0, making it easier for small businesses to navigate and find freelancers quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Upwork offers a more robust freelance screening process, achieving a score of 8.9, which helps businesses find qualified candidates more effectively compared to Fiverr's score of 8.3.
  • G2 users highlight that Upwork's secure payment system, with a score of 9.5, provides peace of mind for transactions, while Fiverr's secure payments score slightly lower at 9.2.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Fiverr's flexibility in payment methods, scoring 8.6, but Upwork shines with a higher score of 9.2, offering more options for users to pay freelancers.
  • Reviewers say that Fiverr's project management tools, particularly the Calendar feature, received a score of 8.2, which is better than Upwork's 7.8, indicating a more effective way to manage timelines.
  • Users report that Upwork's messaging system is superior, with a score of 9.0, allowing for better communication between clients and freelancers compared to Fiverr's score of 8.7.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Fiverr
No pricing available
Upwork
Talent Marketplace™
Free
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Free Trial
Fiverr
No trial information available
Upwork
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
373
9.0
1,145
Ease of Use
9.0
374
9.1
1,153
Ease of Setup
9.3
63
9.0
406
Ease of Admin
9.1
54
9.0
372
Quality of Support
8.4
322
8.7
1,051
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
56
9.0
380
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
370
8.0
998
Features by Category
Freelancer Management SystemsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
8.4
309
8.8
929
Hiring
8.1
169
8.1
460
8.7
284
9.0
822
8.4
273
8.9
731
8.6
295
9.0
802
Project Management
8.2
122
7.4
41
8.3
256
8.7
682
7.9
114
Feature Not Available
8.0
114
8.3
598
Payment
8.7
247
9.1
805
9.2
276
9.5
831
8.7
197
8.9
503
8.7
210
9.1
605
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Fiverr
Fiverr
Upwork
Upwork
Fiverr and Upwork are categorized as Freelance Platforms
Unique Categories
Fiverr
Fiverr has no unique categories
Upwork
Upwork is categorized as Freelancer Management Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fiverr
Fiverr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.7%
Upwork
Upwork
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
94.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Fiverr
Fiverr
Marketing and Advertising
13.8%
Computer Software
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Writing and Editing
4.7%
Design
4.0%
Other
58.9%
Upwork
Upwork
Marketing and Advertising
14.9%
Computer Software
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Graphic Design
5.3%
Writing and Editing
4.7%
Other
52.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Fiverr
Fiverr
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AK
Anthony K.
Verified User in Internet

It allows sellers to list their services on the platform and just wait for someone to purchase that service. No proposal or cover letter required. Great for anyone that is bored of sending countless of proposals and end up with no projects at hand.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mariela  P.
MP
Mariela P.
Verified User in Translation and Localization

My personal experience on Fiverr isn't good. I've been trying to sell my services as a general translator for over a year 1000 words for $5 for over a year, without any positive result. There are many people, who've been on the website for years selling...

Upwork
Upwork
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Evrim A.
EA
Evrim A.
Verified User in Computer Software

The candidate and job pool. 1000s of opportunities. You can find at least 100 profile which fit the role, and 10s of jobs if you are a freelancer. Also, the direct contracts feature is amazing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Eduardo N.
EN
Eduardo N.
Verified User in Computer Software

They should include developers in countries like Cuba, where developers need a platform like this the most to freely commercialize their skills.

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Discussions
Fiverr
Fiverr Discussions
What kind of jobs are on Fiverr?
5 comments
Md alberuni M.
MM
There are essentially many occupations open in any case it has a gig system so you want to list your organizations and rank them up so potential buyers can...Read more
Is Upwork better or Fiverr?
4 comments
Danish J.
DJ
Fiverr is better for beginners and intermediaries. Upwork has a lot of intricacies to deal with wrt pitching and gaining a project. Read more
Fiverr is a popular online marketplace for freelance services, offering a wide range of categories such as graphic design, writing, programming, and more. It can be a good platform for both freelancers looking to offer their services and clients seeking specific tasks to be completed. However, the experience can vary depending on individual needs and expectations, so it's important to research and read reviews before engaging.
4 comments
Sobia A.
SA
Yes its really good platform for me.Read more
Upwork
Upwork Discussions
What is Upwork platform?
2 comments
Chandra N.
CN
Simple one word will give you option to get business from world clientsRead more
Is Upwork better or Fiverr?
2 comments
Bharti G.
BG
UpworkRead more
As a new user of Upwork, how can I effectively use its proposal bidding system to increase my chances of winning projects?
2 comments
Partha s.
PS
Describe your expertise and provide some samples. Be pricing competitive. You will grow soon.Read more