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Freelancer.com membership plans compared
| Plan | Monthly (USD) | Annual (USD) | Bids / skills (published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 6 bids/month (Fees and Charges); minimum balance required to bid |
| Basic | $4.99 | $54.00/yr (shown as $4.50/mo equivalent) | 50 bids · 50 skills |
| Plus | $9.99 after a 1-month free trial | Listed with the same $9.99 trial offer on the annual toggle | 100 bids · 80 skills · daily withdrawals · high-value bidding* |
| Professional | $49.00 | $478.80/yr (shown as $39.90/mo equivalent) | 300 bids · 100 skills · bid insights · free sealed projects* |
| Premier | $99.00 | $958.80/yr (shown as $79.90/mo equivalent) | 1,500 bids · 400 skills · free NDA projects · call button on bid card* |
*Feature names marked with an asterisk on Freelancer’s page. Currency and taxes may vary by country. Change plans anytime; downgrades keep current benefits until the period ends, per the membership FAQ.
What membership buys (and what it does not)
- Paid plans mainly raise bid caps, skill slots, contest entry perks, employer followings, and some upgrade/invoice extras listed on the membership page.
- Core employer/freelancer project fees remain on Freelancer.com fees explained (3% employer / 10% or $5 freelancer on regular fixed projects, with other situational fees).
- The Fees and Charges FAQ mentions paid plans can include “reduced fees” among benefits, but the public membership cards do not publish a clear per-plan commission table. Treat any fee discount as unverified until your account’s checkout shows it.
Preferred Freelancer Program vs membership
- Program entry itself is free, but the Preferred Freelancer SLA says you must maintain a paid membership and Verified by Freelancer status (plus review, completion, and other performance rules).
- On Recruiter projects only, Preferred freelancers pay 15% when payment is received instead of the usual upfront project-fee timing. Regular projects keep the normal fee structure.
When a paid plan can make sense
- Fits: You burn through free bids quickly, need daily withdrawals, or want Preferred eligibility and higher bid volume on a steady pipeline.
- Awkward: Occasional bidding where $49–$99/month dwarfs expected awards, or employers who only post (posting a project is free; you pay at award).
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FAQ
How much do Freelancer.com membership plans cost?
Published monthly USD prices are Basic $4.99, Plus $9.99 (with a one-month free trial), Professional $49.00, and Premier $99.00. Annual billing lists Basic at $54.00/year, Professional at $478.80/year, and Premier at $958.80/year. Currency and taxes can vary by country.
How many bids do free Freelancer.com members get?
The Fees and Charges page states free members get 6 bids per month, and a minimum account balance (often $20) is required to bid.
Does Preferred Freelancer change membership fees?
Joining the Preferred Freelancer Program is free, but the service-level agreement requires a paid membership and Verified by Freelancer status among other criteria. On Recruiter projects only, Preferred freelancers pay a 15% project fee when payment is received instead of the usual upfront fee structure.
Sources
- Freelancer.com — Membership plans: www.freelancer.com/membership/ (checked Nov 7, 2026)
- Freelancer.com — Fees and Charges (free bid pool + membership FAQ language): www.freelancer.com/feesandcharges (checked Nov 7, 2026)
- Freelancer.com — Preferred Freelancer Program: www.freelancer.com/preferred-freelancer-program (checked Nov 7, 2026)
- Freelancer.com — Preferred Freelancer SLA: service-level-agreement.php (checked Nov 7, 2026)
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