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  1. How to Create a Freelance Platform with Tradly

Freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Contra have transformed how people work. Clients can easily find skilled talent, while freelancers gain access to global opportunities. But what if you want to create your own freelance platform—whether for a specific niche (designers, developers, writers) or a local market?

Tradly makes it possible to launch a freelance platform without spending years building custom infrastructure. With its no-code tools, SuperAdmin dashboard, and developer-friendly APIs, you can build a full-featured freelance marketplace that scales.

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Key Features of a Freelance Platform

Before diving into setup, let’s recap what a typical freelance platform needs:

  • User roles – Clients (who post jobs) and Freelancers (who offer services)
  • Profiles & portfolios – Showcase skills, work history, ratings, and pricing
  • Listings or job posts – Clients create job opportunities or freelancers list services
  • Search & filters – Help clients discover the right talent quickly
  • Payments – Secure transactions, subscriptions, or commission-based fees
  • Messaging & collaboration – Enable direct communication
  • Reviews & ratings – Build trust within the community

Tradly provides all of these out of the box.

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How to Build a Freelance Platform Using Tradly

Step 1: Configure User Roles

  • Set up freelancer accounts where individuals can register, create profiles, and upload their portfolio.
  • Enable client accounts where businesses or individuals can post jobs or browse freelancers.

Step 2: Add Listings

  • Allow freelancers to list their services (e.g., “Logo design for $200”).
  • Allow clients to post jobs (e.g., “Need a React developer for a 2-week project”).
  • Define custom fields like hourly rate, availability, skills, and location.

Step 3: Set Up Monetization Tradly supports different ways to monetize your freelance platform:

  • Commission per project – Take a percentage from transactions.
  • Subscription model – Clients or freelancers pay monthly to access premium features.
  • Pay-per-listing – Charge freelancers to list services or clients to post jobs.

Step 4: Manage with SuperAdmin

  • Approve freelancer profiles before they go live.
  • Moderate job posts and service listings.
  • Configure payout rules, workflows, and notifications.
  • Track performance through built-in analytics.

Step 5: Scale with API & SDK

  • Use Tradly’s REST API to power custom web or mobile apps.

  • Fork open-source frontend templates to create unique designs.

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Why Build on Tradly Instead of From Scratch

  • Faster launch – Avoid months of backend development.
  • No-code + developer options – Founders can start with no-code, developers can extend with APIs.
  • All-in-one engine – Payments, listings, profiles, workflows, reviews—already included.
  • Scalable – Start small (e.g., writers-only), expand to larger multi-service platforms.

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Example Freelance Platforms You Can Create with Tradly

  • Design-only marketplace – Focused on UI/UX designers and creatives.
  • Developer talent pool – Clients find vetted software engineers for projects.
  • Local freelance hub – Connecting freelancers with nearby clients in your city or region.
  • General marketplace – A broad talent platform with multiple categories.

Creating a freelance platform from scratch can take months and cost thousands. With Tradly, you can:

🖥️ Launch a marketplace with profiles, listings, and payments

💳 Monetize with commissions, subscriptions, or paid listings

🔄 Automate workflows through the no-code SuperAdmin dashboard

🚀 Scale using APIs, SDKs, and open-source templates

👉 Whether you’re building the next Fiverr, a Contra-like subscription hub, or a niche freelance community, Tradly gives you the tools to launch fast and grow confidently.