Open job posting with proposals
You can publish a job brief to the marketplace and receive proposals or bids from freelancers who apply directly.
On this pageWhat it is
What it is
Open job posting lets you describe a project once, with scope, budget and timing, and publish it where freelancers can see it. Interested people reply with proposals, often including a price and a short pitch. For example, you post a request for a website redesign and compare several quotes within a few days. Upwork is a tool that lists this feature.
Why it matters
It gives you a wide pool without having to find candidates yourself, and competing bids help you gauge a fair price. The cost is your time reading replies, and busy posts attract many weak or generic ones. If you already know whom you want to hire, a direct invitation is quicker.
What to check
- Can you restrict who may apply, for example by location, rating or skill?
- Is there a limit on how many proposals you receive?
- Can you ask screening questions before freelancers apply?
- What fees do you or the freelancer pay once you hire someone from a post?
Tools with Open job posting with proposals
A freelance marketplace where you post a job, compare proposals and pay independent specialists through escrow.