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Marketplace Development Guide

How to Build a Freelance Marketplace

Build a platform connecting freelancers with clients for project-based work with escrow payments.

Complete guide with costs, timeline, and tech stack.

$25,000 - $70,000
Market Rate
6-12 weeks
Build Timeline
$2,997
Our Fixed Price

Key Features to Include

A successful freelance marketplace needs these core features to deliver value to your users:

Freelancer profiles & portfolios
Project posting & proposals
Escrow payment system
Messaging & file sharing
Reviews & ratings
Dispute resolution
Skill verification
Time tracking

Recommended Tech Stack

We recommend these technologies for building a modern, scalable freelance marketplace:

Next.js
PostgreSQL
Stripe Connect
Socket.io
S3

Why this stack? This combination offers rapid development, excellent performance, and easy scalability. Next.js provides a great developer experience with built-in optimization, while PostgreSQL ensures reliable data management.

Project Complexity: Complex

Complex - Advanced features, multiple third-party integrations

Based on complexity, building a freelance marketplace typically takes 6-12 weeks. Our 2-week MVP sprint covers most complex projects, with additional time for advanced features if needed.

Who Should Build a Freelance Marketplace?

Platform builders targeting specific freelance verticals

Successful Freelance Marketplace Examples

These successful products can serve as inspiration for your freelance marketplace:

Upwork
Fiverr
Toptal
Contra

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