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General
What is Contra?
Contra is the freelance marketplace for modern work where the world’s best freelancers go to find amazing clients, get paid commission-free, and access all the tools to run and grow a freelance business. It’s where companies, teams, and individuals go to find and hire incredible talent, manage their freelance workforce, and get projects done.
If I'm not based in the US, can I still join?
Yes, Contra is a global.
Who is Contra for?
Contra is for both freelancers and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects.
What is flexible work?
Flexible work includes:
Independent work
Freelancing
Consulting
Creating
Full/Part-time remote work
Flexible schedules
Flexible payment types (💸 + equity)
Do I have to pay to use Contra?
It’s free for anyone to get started on Contra.
Freelancers can create a profile, set up payments, send proposals, receive commission-free payments, find work, and more for free. To access premium features like portfolio customizations, branding tools, and advanced analytics, upgrade to Contra Pro.
Companies, teams, and individuals looking to hire can browse freelancers and post jobs for free.
What makes Contra different from other professional platforms?
Contra is the all-in-one platform for freelance work, providing one workspace for freelancers and companies looking to hire to connect, kick off projects, sign contracts, send commission-free payments, and manage their complete freelance workflow in one place.
Everything you need to launch, build, and grow your freelance career.