Upwork vs. Contra

Upwork is a freelance hiring platform and work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals across more than 10,000 skill categories. It functions as an end-to-end solution for sourcing and managing contingent workforce needs — from project specialists to long-term contractors — without the overhead of full-time hiring. Businesses of all sizes use Upwork to fill skill gaps, execute complex projects, and scale results without adding headcount. Creating an account and posting a job is free. You pay only once a contract begins.

Contra is the commission-free creative network, connecting 
you with the talent and tools to get work underway. This network of independent creatives is over a million strong, and reaches across the globe. Here, creatives can showcase and expand their skills, while innovative companies can discover and hire exceptional talent. Contra creates the connections and enables the payments—allowing creatives to do more of what they do best: create. Here, you’ll find talent—real talent—people with verified project histories and certified dedication to their craft.