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Freelancer has a rating of 4.7 stars from 19,016 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Freelancer most frequently mention support team, customer service and great experience. Freelancer ranks 1st among Freelancing sites.

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Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Just wanted to make one deposit for my first project awarded, it then proceeded to take 3 payments! Don't use this site, they will use your paypal and credit card like their own personal bank account. UNSAFE!

Date of experience: February 15, 2013
Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fab Freelancing Platform
August 4, 2017

It's been nice working on freelancer.com from last 2 years. Fantastic customer support. A clean system with fab features. Easy to understand and you can earn well if you got the skills. Give it a try.

Date of experience: August 3, 2017
India
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Freelancer.com has very bad standards, too many fake projects posted each day, deduct fees on fake projects and automatically reverse the milestone with informing worker. After that their support staff do not want to listen anything!

Date of experience: March 19, 2018
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Financial Issues
August 3, 2017

I thought I had overpaid my freelancer by 200%.
The support clarified that the funds/credit were still sitting in my account ready to be used whenever needed. Ethel J was patient and helpful. It all seems simple when someone walks you through the process. Such a relief.

Date of experience: August 2, 2017
Kenya
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Hired three developers, two got stuck on the same level, the other one wanted 70% of payment released after creating one content type(drupal) keeping in mind the project was 30+ past due date. If you want professional help seek it from genuine companies, not middle man(company) that connect you to the service provider/developer

Date of experience: October 19, 2016
Croatia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Costly lesson
August 10, 2017

Well, looks good and you probably earn something of one tries hard enough but I did nothing at all and also got unpleasantly surprised with the self-prolonging premium membership. I will do my best not to overlook such things some other time. Hopefully next time I'll know better.

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Kind Service Provider
August 28, 2019

I have used freelancer.com for the last 3 years as an employee. Generally, my employing had been done smoothly but sometimes required bad actions. At that time, I could lean on freelancer.com support team members. They are very kind and provide essential ways.
You know I just contacted with one agency, Debra E., today. As expected, he supported me kindly.
I recommend freelancer.com.

Date of experience: August 27, 2019
India
1 review
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Great Team for LIVE Support
August 18, 2018

I have done 10+ years experienced in SEO and Web Development field as a Independent Contractor. But I have noticed freelancer is well to another freelance website. Solved my all queries with clear points. Thank you for your help.

Date of experience: August 17, 2018
Nigeria
1 review
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Five Stars for Kimberly R.
April 2, 2018

Kimberly R. Was very helpful, patient, and friendly. I had some questions about using wire transfer in Nigeria and she answered them all, as well as gave a useful link to an article on the subject. Keep it up, Kim :)

Date of experience: April 1, 2018
India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ashton D. Guided very well
October 17, 2020

Ashton D. Guided very well. But with Freelancer our feedback is worst. Freelancer.com please help new freelancer's regarding such type of issue. Dont allow to create fake profile. Verify all details first. Its genuine request to you.

Date of experience: October 17, 2020
Kenya
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best customer services ever received
February 17, 2019

Jennifer M. Addressed be diligently. She assisted me on how to add payment method. Following her help it went well. Now waiting for processing. Thank you once again Jennifer M. And Freelancer.com at large.

Date of experience: February 14, 2019
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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As the star rating says
September 19, 2013

As the star rating says - Doesn't get any worse than this. Stay away!
I have used odesk before and had little or no trouble but when i have i have been able to go via their dispute procedure and get a result.
Sadly this does not even exist within Freelancer.
They are simply a go-between and wash their hand completely of any involvement between you and the contractor.
My own stupid fault for not finding this site first.
I hope others can learn from this and take heed - stay clear!
It is open to fraud on the biggest scale.
I could open an account offer a load of false images as work done and get a few ratings from iffy friends. Then after taking a a dozen NON-REFUNDABLE down payments clear off with the funds.
I have lost... or should i say had stolen... nearly $200
Feel gutted and no way to get it back.

Date of experience: September 19, 2013
Egypt
1 review
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Thank you
October 9, 2018

He was fast a accurate responding to my request, i hope all customer service agents work like him, because some times they don't feel how the customer is angry or nervous toward his problem.
But honestly Mr. Eric was smart and deal with it the right way.

Date of experience: October 7, 2018
Egypt
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Payment method
March 6, 2018

Jodie helped me understand payment methods clearly, however they are not very handy for people who work from egypt like me.
It is not available to get express transfer or payoneer card payments. Its a major downside to using the website

Date of experience: March 6, 2018
India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Big Fraud...
May 4, 2014

Big Fraud... whenever i try to withdraw my money, the only response i get is that account is under review. Its been around two months. Worst customer service. Even auto-generated emails are better than their representatives. Never use this website.

Date of experience: May 4, 2014
Jielyn L. Freelancer Rep
over a year old

Hello Abhijeet, this is Marcus and I'm from Freelancer.com. I understand how you've felt when your withdrawal request was cancelled. I have sent you an email regarding this to clarify what has happened. For your reference, ticket ID is BOC-167-11020. If you need further assistance and clarification, just update the aforementioned ticket or you can send me an email at marcusc@freelancer.com. Thank you.

India
1 review
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News Feed Notification Confirmation
May 29, 2021

I just wanted to clarify something from my news feed, specifically a notification that's still counting down even when we already resolved the dispute. Orion answered my question clearly and quickly. Thanks!

Date of experience: May 29, 2021
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Funds withdrawal support
February 16, 2018

Agent Charlotte B, was simply great - clear instructions and processed my request without fuss! Embarrassed by the level of customer service offered in the UK compared to you guys! Keep up the good work - & give Charlotte a days vacation for being so helpful;-)

Date of experience: February 16, 2018
India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best support
August 28, 2020

Ashton D, the one who provided me support has been calm, very kind and patient in answering all my questions. I believe this guy deserves good rating. And that's why I am writing feedback second time after closing my browser tab accidentally. He is simply best.

Date of experience: August 28, 2020
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very slow customer support
November 10, 2022

When working with a digital platform, you need live chat or very quick support ticket response - I have used freelancer for many years but my latest query took over a week to resolve, which is not good

Date of experience: October 11, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The platform has been amazing for finding work on short notice, albeit there are quite a few opportunities to sift through, the ability to have projects and clients laid out ready to begin is something not readily available elsewhere.

As for customer service, I recently had a bit of issue with a client but thankfully Eileen from their social media team was able to step in and help me resolve the situation completely.

For any freelancer looking to enter the industry, Freelancer.com provides a great stepping stone and can grow into a valuable source of income if you cultivate your relationships well enough.

Date of experience: July 21, 2017