San Francisco, CA-based freelance marketplace founded 2015. Public (NASDAQ: UPWK). Connects businesses with independent talent globally. Serves startups to Fortune 500 enterprises seeking freelance development, design, and professional services.
Entry price
$49
Business Plus · /active direct contract/mo + usage
Plans tracked
2
no add-ons
Pricing changes
2
Latest Oct 5, 2026
Pricing model
Subscription + usage
No free tier
Pricing Change History
2 changes20262 changes
Week 41 · Oct 5, 2026
Improvement
WeeklyUpwork adds bulk pay and milestone management across contracts
Business Plus comparison table gains a new 'Bulk pay & manage milestones across contracts' feature row under Manage and pay (add, fund, and release milestone payments across multiple fixed-price contracts at once); not included on Basic.
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Business Plus | $49 /active direct contract/mo + usage |
| Basic | 5% of contract payments |
Company Facts
CategoryWorkforce Management
Free tierNo
Employees1001-10000
Tracked sinceMay 13, 2026
Pricing last seenOct 5, 2026
Websiteupwork.com
How Upwork compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
G Guru | $8.95 /mo, billed annually | — |
G Google Cloud | $2.5 per 1000 search/browse queries + $6 per 1000 conversational filtering queries | Sep 21, 2026 |
1 100Hires | $49 /mo, billed annually | Jun 10, 2026 |
1 15five | $4 /user/mo, billed annually | Jul 2, 2026 |
2 247HRM | INR 5,099 /mo, billed annually | Oct 26, 2026 |
3 360Learning | $8 /user/mo | — |
Upwork pricing FAQ
- How much does Upwork cost?
- Upwork pricing starts at $49/active direct contract/mo + usage on Business Plus. Upwork lists 2 plans on its pricing page.
- Does Upwork have a free plan?
- No. Upwork does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $49/active direct contract/mo + usage on Business Plus.
- What pricing model does Upwork use?
- Upwork uses subscription + usage pricing across 2 plans.
- When did Upwork last change its pricing?
- Oct 5, 2026: Upwork adds bulk pay and milestone management across contracts.
- How often has Upwork changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 2 pricing changes for Upwork since it started tracking on May 13, 2026; the pricing page was last captured on Oct 5, 2026.
- Who are Upwork's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares Upwork with Guru, Google Cloud, 100Hires, 15five, 247HRM and 360Learning.