Escrow-protected payments

Hire and get hired, with payments you can trust.

OpenLance is a freelance marketplace with built-in escrow, milestone payments, transparent fees, and fair dispute resolution — so clients and freelancers can work together with confidence.

  • Milestone escrow
  • Transparent fees
  • Fair disputes
For clients

Hire great freelancers, protect every payment

From posting a job to releasing escrow, OpenLance keeps your project and your funds under control.

Post jobs
Describe your project and reach a global pool of vetted freelancers in minutes.
Review proposals
Compare proposals, portfolios, and ratings side by side to shortlist the best fit.
Hire talent
Send a formal offer with milestones and start working under a clear contract.
Secure escrow
Fund milestones into protected escrow — money is only released when you approve.
Manage contracts
Track milestones, approve deliverables, and keep everything in one workspace.
Resolve disputes
If something goes wrong, neutral mediation and fair resolution protect your funds.
For freelancers

Find work and get paid on time

Win projects, deliver milestones, and get paid from escrow the moment your work is approved.

Find work
Search and filter jobs that match your skills, rate, and availability.
Submit proposals
Pitch with a tailored proposal and stand out with your portfolio and reviews.
Track contracts
Submit milestones, request approvals, and follow every contract to completion.
Get paid
Funds are escrowed before you start and released to your wallet on approval.
Build reputation
Earn verified reviews and ratings that win you better work over time.
Why OpenLance

Built for trust on both sides

Escrow protection

Every milestone is funded before work begins and held safely until approval.

Fair disputes

Neutral mediation with structured evidence and transparent outcomes.

Transparent fees

A single, clearly-stated platform fee. No surprises at payout.

Verified reputation

Reviews are tied to completed contracts — ratings you can trust.

Explore popular categories

Find talent or work across every major discipline.

Development & IT
Design & Creative
Writing & Translation
Sales & Marketing
Data & Analytics
Mobile & Web
Testimonials

Trusted by clients and freelancers

Escrow gave both of us confidence. Milestones kept the project on track and payments were instant on approval.
Maya R. · Product Client
I finally stopped chasing invoices. Funds are escrowed up front, so I focus on the work, not the payment risk.
Daniel K. · Full-stack Freelancer
When a milestone went sideways, mediation was fair and fast. The partial resolution was exactly right.
Priya S. · Agency Owner

Ready to work with confidence?

Join OpenLance and start hiring or earning today — with escrow protection on every milestone.