Droomwork compared to Upwork

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MATCHING & VETTING
Algorithm-matched contractorDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Hard skills vetted before you see themDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Soft skills vetted before you see themDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Role-specific CBT assessmentDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Soft skills interview video accessibleDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Identity verificationDroomwork Freelance HireNot availableUpworkIncluded
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
NDA signed before brief is sharedDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
SLA signed before brief is sharedDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Tax remitted automaticallyDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Misclassification protectionDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
PAYMENTS
Milestone-based paymentsDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkIncluded
Funds in escrow from day oneDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkIncluded
Pay only when work is deliveredDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkIncluded
Auto-generated invoicesDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkIncluded
Pay in any currency, zero FX lossesDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
FEES
Client feeDroomwork Freelance Hire5% of project costUpwork5% + $0.99–$14.99 contract initiation fee
Freelancer feeDroomwork Freelance Hire8% platform feeUpwork0–15% variable
Hidden/extra feesDroomwork Freelance HireNot availableUpworkcontract initiation fee per contract
SUPPORT
Real human supportDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Dispute resolution systemDroomwork Freelance HireNot availableUpworkIncluded
GENERAL
Built for Nigerian/African marketDroomwork Freelance HireIncludedUpworkNot available
Global talent pool (18M+ freelancers)Droomwork Freelance HireNot availableUpworkIncluded
Time tracking for hourly contractsDroomwork Freelance HireNot availableUpworkIncluded

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