Freelance Marketplaces With High Fees Squeeze Both Sides
Upwork's fee increases burden both freelancers and clients, pushing users to seek alternatives or work around the platform via direct invoicing. This exposes demand for lower-fee or direct freelance marketplace alternatives with better economics for both parties.
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