Upwork vs MarketerHire
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 #5) 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 | MarketerHire | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #5 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Largest talent marketplace | Vetted marketing experts |
| Pricing | $$ (5% fee on payments) | $$$$ (from $80/hr) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2018 |
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
MarketerHire
The top choice for hiring rigorously vetted, specialist marketing freelancers.
marketerhire.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
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