Is Freelancer a good company to work for as a Developer?

Developer professionals working at Freelancer have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 457 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Freelancer employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Developer Jobs at Freelancer now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Developer interview questions at Freelancer .

Does Freelancer pay Developer employees well?

Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Freelancer with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 457 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Developer salaries at Freelancer.

How happy are Developer professionals working at Freelancer?

79% of Developer employees at Freelancer would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 4% in the past 12 months. Developer professionals have also rated Freelancer with a 3.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freelancer?

Freelancer (1358) , Graphic Designer (749) , Software Engineer (515) , Software Developer (327) , Content Writer (312) , Web Developer (296) , Designer (221) , Freelance Writer (211) , Front End Developer (160) , Video Editor (150) , Data Entry (142) , Consultant (139) , Photographer (132) , Freelance Graphic Designer (121) , Project Manager (118)

What are the pros of working at Freelancer according to real employee reviews?

"work from home set up which is flexible and comfortable" ((in 329 reviews)); "I enjoy flexible hours Because I am raising a toddler as well as being pregnant." ((in 314 reviews)); "Lots mobility and creative freedom" ((in 189 reviews)); "Good work life balance and you can plan ur time" ((in 181 reviews)); "flexible and good money if you have a right network" ((in 137 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freelancer according to real employee reviews?

"It is not stable and low salary" ((in 366 reviews)); "No Benefits: Freelancers do not typically receive benefits like health insurance or retirement plans." ((in 233 reviews)); "low pay and difficult to find work" ((in 231 reviews)); "No job security and stability" ((in 149 reviews)); "Time management: Freelancers need to manage their own time and may struggle with balancing multiple projects and deadlines." ((in 71 reviews))

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4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(457 total reviews)

Matt Barrie

82% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Developer employees have rated Freelancer with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 457 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Freelancer is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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457 reviews

3.0

Feb 19, 2026

Just ok

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gigs that you get sometimes

Cons

It will be better more gigs available

3.0

Dec 28, 2025

freelancing

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexibility and work life balance

Cons

requirements changes based on the customer

4.0

Nov 24, 2025

A lot of fun activities

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of fun activities

Cons

Quite stressful and busy with the workload

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