{"id":5778,"date":"2020-03-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/?page_id=5778"},"modified":"2026-10-05T16:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:27:09","slug":"about-freelancermap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/about-freelancermap\/","title":{"rendered":"freelancermap &#8211; About us &#038; our product"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-05T16:27:09+02:00\">October 5, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/\">freelancermap.com<\/a> <\/strong>is a commission-free freelance marketplace for IT and tech professionals, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. Founded in 2005, freelancermap connects independent IT freelancers, consultants, and engineers with companies across Europe, the DACH region, BENELUX, and the USA. Since 2012, freelancermap has expanded globally, now serving 200,000+ registered users across the world with zero commission fees on any project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freelancermap&#8217;s goal is to <strong>make freelancing simple, efficient, and human<\/strong>. On freelancermap, freelancers&#8217; skills meet projects that drive long-term productivity for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/brand-relaunch-freelancermap-1024x447.png\" alt=\"Illustration of freelancermap relaunch\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/447;border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">freelancermap in numbers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Open projects<\/td><td>14,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public freelancer profiles<\/td><td>190,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registered users<\/td><td>200,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Founded<\/td><td>2005<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commission fee<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kind of freelancers can I find on freelancermap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freelancermap specialises in IT and technical freelance talent across six core disciplines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Software &amp; Web Development<\/strong>: Full-stack, frontend, backend developers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT Infrastructure &amp; Security<\/strong>: DevOps engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering &amp; Technical<\/strong>: Electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SAP Consulting<\/strong>: SAP developers, consultants, and implementation specialists <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Management<\/strong>: Technical PMs, Scrum Masters, product owners <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web Design &amp; UX<\/strong>: UI\/UX designers, digital creatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes freelancermap different from other freelance platforms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freelancermap has seven features that distinguish it from platforms like Upwork, Malt, or Fiverr:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zero commission fees<\/strong>: freelancers keep 100% of their earnings on every project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work off-platform<\/strong>: freelancermap connects freelancers and companies, then lets them use their own contracts, tools, and workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free professional profile<\/strong>: freelancermap&#8217;s public freelancer directory is free to use, forever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium client base<\/strong>: freelancermap&#8217;s clients come primarily from DACH, BENELUX, and the USA, and value expertise over price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free applications<\/strong>: freelancermap does not charge per proposal or use a credit system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated support<\/strong>: freelancermap provides a support team at every step of the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data &amp; insights:<\/strong> We believe in data-driven decisions. freelancermap publishes an annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/market-study\">Freelancer Study<\/a> based on daily platform data and our users input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does freelancing work? Benefits for freelancers and companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For freelancers, freelancermap offers independence, flexible hours, freedom to choose projects, and remote work from anywhere. For companies, freelancermap offers fast access to specialised expertise, added productivity, and lower complexity than traditional hiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>FREELANCERS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>COMPANIES<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence and career control<\/td><td>Quickly fix shortages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time flexibility<\/td><td>External know-how &amp; expertise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freedom to decide<\/td><td>More productivity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project diversity<\/td><td>Less complexity to get on board<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work remotely from anywhere<\/td><td>Cost-effectiveness in fixed costs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Need help to convince a client about the benefits of hiring a freelancer?<\/strong><br><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/8-ways-to-convince-clients-they-should-outsource\/\"><em>8 ways to convince clients they should outsource<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What can you do next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/projects\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#00FFC8;border-color:#00cca0;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dffd9;border-radius:10px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-list\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#222222\"><\/i> Browse projects<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancer\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#00FFC8;border-color:#00cca0;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dffd9;border-radius:10px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#222222\"><\/i> Find freelancers<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-about-freelancermap\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#00FFC8;border-color:#00cca0;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dffd9;border-radius:10px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-user-plus\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#222222\"><\/i> Create free account<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does freelancermap cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic (Free):<\/strong> Post 2 projects\/month (for companies), 10 applications\/month (for freelancers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> Starting at \u20ac13.99\/month + VAT, unlimited applications, profile on top of search results, profile performance statistics, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business:<\/strong> From \u20ac59\/month + VAT, advanced features for start-ups and SMEs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> From \u20ac89\/month + VAT, for agencies and bigger corporations, <strong>200 projects<\/strong>&nbsp;per month, full access to CVs, and freelancers&#8217; contact details, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No commission fees, ever. You only pay for optional premium features, not for successful connections. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/pricing\/freelancer\">Check full pricing details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581685472628\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can you use freelancermap to find jobs?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">freelancermap.com is an open platform that connects companies with freelancers, consultants and contractors in the IT industry. Freelancers can find and apply directly to suitable projects using the job board &#8211; without commission fees. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-about-freelancermap\">Signing up<\/a> for a free account allows you to quickly apply for jobs, create a public profile showcasing your skills and gain access to live alerts so you know when a new job has been posted. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581685492092\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How fast can I find a freelancer through freelancermap? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Finding the right freelancer depends on the type of project posted and the project details shared initially (See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/freelance-project-description\/\">How to write the perfect freelance job description<\/a>). The more complete the project description is, the easier it is for freelancers to understand the process and send their proposal, and the faster for you to find a matching expert. You could start a few hours after publishing a job, or it may take you a little longer. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581685506972\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does it cost to post a job ad on freelancermap\u2019s job board?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Basic membership on freelancermap is free and allows up to 2 job ads per month. Business and Enterprise memberships start respectively at \u20ac59\/month and \u20ac89\/month (plus VAT) and unlock additional posting and features.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581685519404\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there any commissions to pay by freelancers when getting hired?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. freelancermap is a commission-free platform and charges no commission fees to freelancers or clients. Freelancers keep 100% of what they agree with the client, and can apply to projects without per-proposal costs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784885443157\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is freelancermap free to use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. freelancermap&#8217;s Basic membership is free indefinitely, including a public profile for freelancers and up to 2 job posting\/month for companies. Paid memberships (Premium, Business, Enterprise) unlock additional visibility and management features but are optional.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784885459482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where is freelancermap available?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">freelancermap operates primarily across Germany and the DACH region, but we are getting stronger across Europe, USA and LATAM, with a global freelancer base of 200,000+ registered users since expanding internationally in 2012.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784885471011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is freelancermap different from Upwork or Malt?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Unlike general freelance marketplaces, freelancermap focuses exclusively on IT and technical talent and charges zero commission on either side. Freelancers and companies on freelancermap are free to work off-platform using their own contracts once they&#8217;ve connected; freelancermap functions as the matching layer, not the transaction layer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What freelancers say about freelancermap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- freelancermap testimonials block: paste into a WordPress \"Custom HTML\" block.\n     Replace the three testimonials with your own. Only publish names, roles and\n     profile links with the person's permission. Add month\/year to each (see the\n     commented <time> lines). 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I check freelancermap frequently.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"fm-t-person\">\n<span class=\"fm-t-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/profile\/maria-silvia-domeniconi\">Maria Silvia Domeniconi<\/a><\/span>\n<span class=\"fm-t-role\">SAP FICO Senior Consultant, Argentina<\/span>\n<!-- <span class=\"fm-t-role\"><time datetime=\"YYYY-MM\">Month YYYY<\/time><\/span> -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/statements\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#00ffc8;border-color:#00cca0;border-radius:15px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:0px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:28px;border-color:#4dffd9;border-radius:15px;text-shadow:none\"> <strong>Read all testimonials<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>freelancermap.com is a commission-free freelance marketplace for IT and tech professionals, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. 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