Find work as a freelancer
Wondering how to find work as a freelancer? Contra’s handy guide will fill you in with the best freelancing sites and freelance tips.
The all-in-one platform for independent work
The all-in-one platform for independent work
Everything you need to launch, build, and grow your freelance career.
Top companies hire on Contra
Top companies hire on Contra
Top companies hire on Contra
How to get started
Build with
portfolio magic
Use Contra’s AI tools to generate your portfolio content so you can launch fast and grow your freelance business.
Use Contra’s AI tools to generate your portfolio content so you can launch fast and grow your freelance business.
Use Contra’s AI tools to generate your portfolio content so you can launch fast and grow your freelance business.
Find your next
opportunity
Discover jobs, get matched, or invite current clients onto the platform to manage all your projects & payments in one place.
Discover jobs, get matched, or invite current clients onto the platform to manage all your projects & payments in one place.
Discover jobs, get matched, or invite current clients onto the platform to manage all your projects & payments in one place.
Get paid
commission-free
Built-in contracts streamline your workflow. Keep 100% of what you earn with direct deposit, Paypal, or USDC payments.
Built-in contracts streamline your workflow. Keep 100% of what you earn with direct deposit, Paypal, or USDC payments.
Built-in contracts streamline your workflow. Keep 100% of what you earn with direct deposit, Paypal, or USDC payments.
Launch your career
Work on your own terms doing what you love.
Built in contracts
Focus on your work instead of the administrative part.
No hidden fees
Keep 100% of what you earn on Contra.
PRO
PRO
PRO
Upgrade to
Contra Pro
Launch a customized portfolio, brand your business, and access powerful analytics to boost your income.
Launch a customized portfolio, brand your business, and access powerful analytics to boost your income.
Launch a customized portfolio, brand your business, and access powerful analytics to boost your income.
Start your
Start your
independent journey
independent journey
Frequently asked
questions
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.
Who is Contra for?
Contra is for both freelancers and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects.
What should I do after I sign up?
Fill in your profile details, add projects that you've worked on, add in the services that you provide, and share your Contra link everywhere on the internet!
You can also:
Invoice a client
Create a proposal
Request recommendations
Browse our job feed
Do I have to pay to use Contra?
Your Contra profile is free and doesn’t cost you a dime! You can send invoices and contracts and have access to commission-free payments.
For access to premium features such as Portfolio customization, branding tools, and advanced analytics, upgrade to Contra Pro.
What is Contra Pro?
While Contra is free to use, upgrading to Contra Pro supercharges your independent journey with customizable website templates designed for freelancers, priority in search results, and a full dashboard of analytics to optimize your freelance business and increase your income.
What makes Contra different from other professional platforms?
Contra is built by Independents, for Independents! Contract, project terms, scope of work, payment tools, messaging, and everything in between is handled right on Contra, and it's all commission-free, the way it should be!
Frequently asked
questions
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.
Who is Contra for?
Contra is for both freelancers and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects.
What should I do after I sign up?
Fill in your profile details, add projects that you've worked on, add in the services that you provide, and share your Contra link everywhere on the internet!
You can also:
Invoice a client
Create a proposal
Request recommendations
Browse our job feed
Do I have to pay to use Contra?
Your Contra profile is free and doesn’t cost you a dime! You can send invoices and contracts and have access to commission-free payments.
For access to premium features such as Portfolio customization, branding tools, and advanced analytics, upgrade to Contra Pro.
What is Contra Pro?
While Contra is free to use, upgrading to Contra Pro supercharges your independent journey with customizable website templates designed for freelancers, priority in search results, and a full dashboard of analytics to optimize your freelance business and increase your income.
What makes Contra different from other professional platforms?
Contra is built by Independents, for Independents! Contract, project terms, scope of work, payment tools, messaging, and everything in between is handled right on Contra, and it's all commission-free, the way it should be!
Frequently asked
questions
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.
Who is Contra for?
Contra is for both freelancers and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects.
What should I do after I sign up?
Fill in your profile details, add projects that you've worked on, add in the services that you provide, and share your Contra link everywhere on the internet!
You can also:
Invoice a client
Create a proposal
Request recommendations
Browse our job feed
Do I have to pay to use Contra?
Your Contra profile is free and doesn’t cost you a dime! You can send invoices and contracts and have access to commission-free payments.
For access to premium features such as Portfolio customization, branding tools, and advanced analytics, upgrade to Contra Pro.
What is Contra Pro?
While Contra is free to use, upgrading to Contra Pro supercharges your independent journey with customizable website templates designed for freelancers, priority in search results, and a full dashboard of analytics to optimize your freelance business and increase your income.
What makes Contra different from other professional platforms?
Contra is built by Independents, for Independents! Contract, project terms, scope of work, payment tools, messaging, and everything in between is handled right on Contra, and it's all commission-free, the way it should be!
How to get started on
Contra
Getting discovered on Contra
This guide will provide helpful tips on how to boost your visibility on Contra! ✨
Portfolio Magic by Contra
With Portfolio Magic, AI-powered tools for freelancers let you make customized portfolios fast, designed to get you discovered and grow your business.
Launch a portfolio
You can now launch a Contra Portfolio for free. Meet Sydney, a portfolio template available to any independent on Contra.
What is a freelancer
In recent years, many workers have traded traditional employment for freelance work. But what is an independent contractor? We can explain.
Learn more on how to get started
How to get started on
Contra
Find work as a freelancer
Wondering how to find work as a freelancer? Contra’s handy guide will fill you in with the best freelancing sites and freelance tips.
Getting discovered on Contra
This guide will provide helpful tips on how to boost your visibility on Contra! ✨
Portfolio Magic by Contra
With Portfolio Magic, AI-powered tools for freelancers let you make customized portfolios fast, designed to get you discovered and grow your business.
Launch a portfolio
You can now launch a Contra Portfolio for free. Meet Sydney, a portfolio template available to any independent on Contra.
What is a freelancer
In recent years, many workers have traded traditional employment for freelance work. But what is an independent contractor? We can explain.
Learn more on how to get started
