We do things differently. Every person on TrustWork — freelancer and client — is personally verified by our team before they can post or apply for anything.
Fill out a short application — your background, what you do, and what you're looking for. Takes about 5 minutes. No resume upload, no long questionnaires.
Every single person — freelancer and client — has a short video call with our team before they're approved. No exceptions. This is how we eliminate bots and fake accounts.
Once approved, you get a verified badge on your profile. Other members know you've passed our human review. Your information is never shared until a contract is active.
Clients post jobs. Freelancers apply. When there's a match, we introduce both parties. Payments are held in escrow — released only when you approve the work.
No sliding scales. No hidden fees. We earn when you earn.
Compare: Upwork charges freelancers 10–20% and clients an additional 5%.
You'll receive an email within 24 hours of submitting your application to book your verification call. The call itself is 15 minutes. Once completed, you're approved (or not) within the same day.
If we can't verify your identity or something doesn't add up, we'll let you know. In most cases you can reapply after resolving the issue. We're not looking to reject people — we're looking to confirm they're real.
Freelancers pay a flat 8% platform fee on earnings — no sliding scale, no surprise rates. The fee is capped at $500 per contract, so on larger projects you pay less as a percentage. Clients pay a flat 3% service fee.
When a client hires a freelancer, they fund the agreed amount into a secure escrow account before work begins. Funds are only released to the freelancer when the client approves the deliverable. This protects both parties.
Yes. We verify people from most countries. Identity verification requirements may vary by region. Payments are handled in USD via Stripe.
Creating a profile and applying to jobs is free. We earn only when you do — 8% of the freelancer's earnings and 3% of the client's payment per completed contract.