Open Lance

For clients

Hire top talent. Hiring is free.

No subscription, no membership, no fee to post a job. Fund each milestone into escrow, review what comes back, and release the money only when you approve it.

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Free to hire

No subscription, no membership, no fee to post a job or read proposals. You pay for approved work and nothing else.

Your money stays yours until you approve

Funding a milestone commits the budget into escrow. It is released on your approval, not on an invoice.

Talent at the level you need

From skilled specialists to elite professionals, hired at the experience level the project actually calls for.

Neutral dispute resolution

If something goes wrong, mediation runs while the money is still in escrow rather than after it has gone.

What hiring costs

Free to hire. You only pay for approved work.

Access to the talent pool costs nothing. The only line beyond what you pay the freelancer is a small escrow handling fee, shown at checkout, and there is nothing else to find later.

  • No subscription and no membership to reach talent.
  • No fee to post a job, invite freelancers, or read proposals.
  • You pay the freelancer for milestones you approve.
  • One small escrow handling fee, shown at checkout, covering secure payment processing.

Choose your model

Four ways to hire

However you work, there is a model for it, and all four run on the same escrow rails.

Got a small, well-defined task?

Drop-Ins

Buy a ready-made, fixed-scope service and get it delivered, with no back-and-forth briefs. Escrow-protected, just like everything else.

Browse Drop-Ins

Know exactly what you need built?

Fixed-price project

Post a fixed-price job, agree the milestones up front, and release payment as each one is approved.

Post a fixed-price job

Scope still evolving?

Hourly

Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary. You review and approve the hours, with no guesswork and no surprises.

Post an hourly job

Need someone long-term?

Dedicated Hire

Bring on a freelancer full-time on a monthly engagement: your own dedicated team member, managed end-to-end on Open Lance.

Post a Dedicated Hire

How it works

From posting to paid, in five steps.

No procurement process and no account manager. You post, you pick, you fund a milestone, and the money moves when you approve the work.

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  1. 1

    Post a job or invite talent

    Share your scope and budget, or invite a freelancer directly.

  2. 2

    Review proposals

    Compare proposals and pick the freelancer who fits.

  3. 3

    Fund the milestone

    Lock the milestone amount into secure escrow before work begins.

  4. 4

    Approve the work

    You're in control: release funds instantly, or hold them for a short security period. Your call.

  5. 5

    Only pay for approved work

    Escrow releases on approval; repeat per milestone. Nothing leaves until you say so.

Browse by discipline

Hire freelancers by category

Vetted, ranked talent across every major discipline, escrow-protected milestone by milestone.

All skills

Hire freelancers for any skill

Every specialty we cover, grouped by category. Each one links straight to vetted, ranked talent.

Web Development26
Marketing22
Writing & Content22
Graphic Design21
Data & Analytics18
Video & Animation17
AI & Machine Learning15
Software Development11
Audio & Music9
DevOps & Cloud9
Mobile Development9
Illustration8
UI/UX Design7
Admin Support6
E-commerce5
Blockchain4
Business4
Finance & Accounting4
Game Development4
Web Design4
Design & Creative3
WordPress3
Cybersecurity2
Legal2
3D & Animation1
Admin & Support1
Automation1
No-Code Development1
Writing & Translation1

Questions

Hiring, answered

Cost

How much does it cost to hire on Open Lance?
Hiring is free. There's no subscription, no membership, and no fee to post a job or review proposals. You pay only for the work you approve, funded into escrow and released on your say-so.
Are there any fees at all?
You may see a small escrow handling fee at checkout, shown transparently before you pay. It simply covers secure payment processing, with no hidden cuts of your escrow and no surprises.
Do I need a subscription to access the talent pool?
No. Access to the full global talent pool is free. Browse, post jobs, and receive proposals without paying anything up front.

Hiring

What are the ways I can hire?
Four. Buy a fixed-scope Drop-In for a small task, post a fixed-price project with milestones, hire by the hour with a work diary, or make a Dedicated Hire for an ongoing monthly engagement.
How do I find the right freelancer?
Post a job and receive proposals from ranked talent, or search and invite freelancers directly. Compare portfolios, ratings, and verified reputation before you commit.
Can I hire talent at any level?
Yes. From skilled specialists to elite professionals, you choose the experience level that fits your project and your budget.

Protection

Is my money safe?
Every job is escrow-protected. Funds are committed before work begins and released only when you approve. Nothing leaves escrow until you're satisfied.
What if the work isn't right?
You approve milestone by milestone, so you never pay for work you haven't accepted. If there's a disagreement, structured mediation reviews both sides fairly.

Ready to hire?

Post a job and start receiving proposals today. Free to hire, escrow-protected on every milestone.

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