Upwork is the world's largest human and AI-powered work marketplace, connecting businesses of all sizes with highly skilled independent talent from around the globe. From entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 enterprises, organizations rely on Upwork to tap into expert professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills, including AI and machine learning, software development, creative design, customer support, finance, and consulting.

The platform offers multiple ways to engage talent, including Talent Marketplace for hourly and fixed-price contracts, and Project Catalog for pre-scoped, ready-to-start freelance services. Uma, Upwork's AI work agent, powers intelligent matching, job post generation, and candidate evaluation, helping businesses move from requirement to hire faster and with greater accuracy.

Upwork supports both clients and freelancers with built-in payment protection, transparent service fees, and robust contract management tools. Freelancers benefit from hourly payment protection, fixed-price milestone releases, and multiple payout options including direct deposit, PayPal, Payoneer, and wire transfer.

For larger organizations, Upwork offers Business Plus and Enterprise plans with advanced features including compliance support, misclassification risk indemnification, dedicated account management, payroll solutions, and talent sourcing services. The platform has facilitated over $20 billion in economic opportunity for independent talent across more than 180 countries.