How to be a freelancer on Upwork

Simple Ways to Avoid Upwork Fees

Most businesses start with the Upwork Basic plan. This means it’s free to post a job, and the only amount you’ll only pay is the rate you and your freelancer agreed upon, plus a standard payment processing and administration fee which is generally 3%.

Yes, it’s free to join Upwork, complete your profile, search for work and create your own projects.