What does Elance cost?

Free to post a project on the Elance network.

Posting a project on Elance is easy to do and does not cost anything. The quotes you receive for your posting include all costs and there are no additional fees from Elance.

Elance generates revenue by charging service providers 6.75 to 8.75% of the project billings, which is significantly less than the fees charged by staffing firms and personnel agencies, and helps us run and improve our network.

 

Free to enjoy the many benefits of the Elance service.

The free features and benefits Elance offers goes beyond posting projects. At no charge, you can:

• Invite professionals to bid on your project
• Get quotes on your project
• Research the profiles, work samples and feedback ratings of professionals
• Award your project to one or more professionals
• Communicate and collaborate with professionals before, during and after your project using our Private Message Board (PMB)
• Access and store files in your work space (MyElance)
• Receive email notifications of any new activity on your project 
• Use our safe and secure payment system, where we never disclose your personal information
• Use our escrow and 1099 services
• Browse projects posted by others 
• Build a virtual team of professionals that you can rely on to help you grow your business

These are just some of the important ways that Elance provides exceptional value in helping you to find and manage qualified talent globally.

Want additional help with your project and a satisfaction guarantee?

If you want additional help with your project, Elance offers some fixed price service packages that may be right for you. Buying an Elance service package makes it simpler for you as the price is fixed and you follow a standard process where we gather your requirements in detail, enable you to choose from multiple concepts from pre-selected professionals and oversee the project completion. Buying a package may cost a little more than posting a project yourself, but it can be an simpler experience and we guarantee your satisfaction. View our fixed price packages.