SkillCloud vs Upwork
Skip the job post. Book the person.
Upwork and Fiverr are marketplaces. You post, you wait for bids, you vet. SkillCloud shows you people who are already vetted and free to start tomorrow.
| SkillCloud | Upwork & Fiverr | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to start | Next business day | Days to weeks |
| Australian experience | Verified | Hit or miss |
| Price | Public daily rate | Bids and proposals |
| Vetting | 4 steps, references | You do it |
| If it does not work | Free replacement, up to 3 | Start the search again |
| Same person each week | Yes | Project by project |
When a marketplace is the better choice
A one-off task with a clear end, such as a logo or a single spreadsheet, suits a marketplace. You pay for the job and move on.
Ongoing work suits SkillCloud better. Bookkeeping, admin, estimating and drafting need someone who learns your business once and stays. On a marketplace the person changes from job to job, so you explain your business again each time.
Questions
Is SkillCloud cheaper than Upwork?
Not always per hour. SkillCloud is a public daily rate, from $80 a day, plus a flat $15 platform fee per booking. On Upwork the price depends on the bids you get. The difference is in the time you do not spend posting, reading proposals and vetting.
Can I find Filipino staff with Australian experience on Upwork?
Some, but you have to check it yourself. Every person on SkillCloud has worked with Australian companies, and we check it before they join.
What happens if the hire does not work out?
On SkillCloud you get a free replacement, up to 3 times, under a 6 month quality guarantee. On a marketplace you post the job again.