U.S. Freelance Platforms Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The freelance platforms market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,709.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.5% is expected of the United States freelance platforms market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,296.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,709.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
13.5%
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U.S. freelance platforms market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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U.S. freelance platforms market highlights

  • The U.S. freelance platforms market generated a revenue of USD 1,296.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,709.5 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, platform was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Freelance platforms market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,296.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,709.5 million
Growth rate13.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlatform
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlatform, Services
Key market players worldwideFiverr International Ltd, Upwork Inc, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, 99designs, DesignCrowd, crowdSPRING, WorkGenius, Paro, Contently, Gigster


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 23.2% of the global freelance platforms market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. freelance platforms market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 1,147.7 million by 2030.

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Freelance Platforms Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Gigster View profile 501-1000 Austin, Texas, United States, North America https://gigster.com/
Contently View profile 51-100 New York, New York, United States, North America http://contently.com
Paro View profile 101-250 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.paro.ai
WorkGenius View profile 101-250 New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.workgenius.com
crowdSPRING View profile 11-50 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.crowdspring.com
DesignCrowd View profile 51-100 Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania http://www.designcrowd.com
99designs View profile 101-250 Oakland, California, United States, North America http://99designs.com
PeoplePerHour View profile 51-100 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.peopleperhour.com
Toptal View profile 1001-5000 San Francisco, California, United States, North America https://www.toptal.com
Fiverr International Ltd View profile 775 8 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6473409 https://www.fiverr.com
Upwork Inc View profile 800 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107 https://www.upwork.com

U.S. freelance platforms market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to freelance platforms market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Platform was the largest segment with a revenue share of 55.98% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. freelance platforms market based on platform, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The use of freelance platforms in the U.S. has witnessed robust and widespread acceptance, reflecting the changing dynamics of the modern workforce. Several factors contribute to the significant adoption of freelance platforms in the U.S., making them integral to the business landscape.

The U.S. is at the forefront of technological innovation, and this has greatly facilitated the adoption of freelance platforms. The nation's advanced digital infrastructure, high internet penetration, and widespread access to technology create an environment conducive to online freelancing and collaboration.

The U.S. adoption of freelance platforms is a testament to the changing nature of work, technological readiness, and the entrepreneurial ethos embedded in the nation's culture. As the gig economy continues to thrive, freelance platforms are poised to play an increasingly integral role in shaping the future of freelance work in the U.S.

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