Upwork vs Fiverr Pro
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Upwork ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. The biggest marketplace with the widest talent variety and budget flexibility.
At a glance
| Upwork | Fiverr Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #3 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Largest talent marketplace | Vetted project-based services |
| Pricing | $$ (5% fee on payments) | $$$ (Projects from $100) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Founded | 2015 | 2017 |
Upwork
The biggest marketplace with the widest talent variety and budget flexibility.
www.upwork.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
Fiverr Pro
Top choice for vetted, fixed-price creative and marketing projects.
www.fiverr.com/proSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.