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PeoplePerHour

PeoplePerHour is a freelance marketplace connecting businesses with vetted independent professionals across 8,700+ skill categories.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

UK-based freelancer marketplace

Who should look elsewhere

Platform commission structure not fully transparent

Pros

  • +Vetted freelancer network reduces hiring risk
  • +Fast turnaround with 90% of projects completed within 7 days
  • +Fixed-price Hourlies simplify purchasing for standard tasks
  • +Strong UK and European talent pool

Cons

  • −Platform commission structure not fully transparent
  • −Quality can vary significantly across skill levels
  • −Competitive bidding may inflate pricing for popular categories

Key features

  • ✓AI-powered freelancer matching via Phoenix AI engine
  • ✓Pre-packaged fixed-price services (Hourlies) for quick purchasing
  • ✓Project posting with proposal-based freelancer bidding
  • ✓Hand-reviewed and vetted freelancer profiles
  • ✓Secure escrow payment system with milestone releases
  • ✓Built-in messaging and file sharing for project collaboration
  • ✓Review and rating system for quality assurance
  • ✓Invoice generation and payment tracking

Pricing

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