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Contra

Commission-free freelance platform for independents

FreeAdded Sep 1, 2020

About

Contra is a freelance marketplace that charges zero commission on projects — freelancers keep 100% of what they earn. It offers portfolio pages, project management, contracts, invoicing, and payment processing. Contra positions itself as the anti-Upwork by focusing on quality over quantity, with curated profiles and a professional network feel. Freelancers get a personal branded page (yourname.contra.com) that serves as a portfolio and hiring page.

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freelancecommission-freeportfoliohiringindependent-work

Origin Story

By Ben Huffman

The Problem

Freelancers were losing 20% of their earnings to platform fees on Upwork and Fiverr.

Building It

Founded in 2020, raised $44M, grew to hundreds of thousands of freelancers.

What It Means

Freelance platforms don't need to take a cut of every project to be sustainable.

The Dream

To empower every independent professional to work on their own terms, keeping every dollar they earn.

Pricing

ModelFree
Free tierAvailable

Free for freelancers with 0% commission. Clients pay a service fee. Contra Pro for freelancers at $9.99/month for premium features.

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Category

Freelance Hiring

Problems Solved

  • Freelance Platform Commissions
  • Freelancer Portfolio Needs
  • Quality Freelancer Hiring