General

How does Contra make money?

Contra does not make money by taking a commission fee or selling your data.

For contractors, we currently charge for access to premium features when contractors upgrade to Contra Pro.

For clients, we currently charge a $19 contract fee, $19 per contract for a one-time project, or $19 per month per contractor for ongoing projects.

What is Contra?

Contra is revolutionizing the world of work. Contra provides companies an industry-leading, all-in-one platform to manage and scale their flexible workforce.

In a world where work is becoming more flexible and project-based, Contra is leading the way in making the world’s platform for project-based and flexible work. Our platform offers all the necessary tools for hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying flexible talent.

If I'm not based in the US, can I still join?

Yes, Contra is a global platform.

Who is Contra for?

Contra is for both freelancers and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects.

Do I have to pay to use Contra?

Contractors 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 for $29/month.

Companies, teams, and individuals looking to hire can browse contractors and post jobs for free. To start a project, we currently charge a $19 contract fee, $19 per contract for a one-time project, or $19 per month per contractor for ongoing projects.


What makes Contra different from other professional platforms?

Contra is the all-in-one platform for contract work, providing one workspace for contractors and companies looking to hire to connect, kick off projects, sign contracts, send commission-free payments, and manage their complete flexible talent workflow in one place.

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Guide to discover

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How to get hired on
Contra

Contra for clients

With Contra, you can discover and hire top-notch talent, manage payments, contracts, and projects, and work the way you want.

Guide to discover

This guide will provide the steps to finding your perfect match on Contra using our Discover tool.

How to hire on Contra

There are three ways to hire on Contra — we’ll go through all three of these in this article and when to use each one!

Connect with top independents

Learn how Contra helps clients find the perfect independent for their project needs.

Post a top-tier opportunity

If you need an independent for your next opportunity, you're in the right place. Learn about how you can find your next collaborator.

Learn more on hiring

How to get hired on
Contra

Contra for clients

With Contra, you can discover and hire top-notch talent, manage payments, contracts, and projects, and work the way you want.

Guide to discover

This guide will provide the steps to finding your perfect match on Contra using our Discover tool.

How to hire on Contra

There are three ways to hire on Contra — we’ll go through all three of these in this article and when to use each one!

Connect with top independents

Learn how Contra helps clients find the perfect independent for their project needs.

Post a top-tier opportunity

If you need an independent for your next opportunity, you're in the right place. Learn about how you can find your next collaborator.

Learn more on hiring