Freelance market became highly competitive

[SettingSun77]

@27mdmo7sn Learn how to multi-quote, please.

 

[UFOAdvertising]

I know a lot of people that transferred from getting clients on upwork to getting them from X.
Market is changing and so do you need, also you need to understand that there are bunch of AI tools at the moment that are making freelance jobs way harder and in the same time easier for others to start doing freelancing which makes competition greater!

 

[Deniss john]

After exceeding 8 years experience as a software developer, and being top rated on platforms like Upwork

I spend months without getting any single job
there's big challenges in fetching a new jobs

- A lot of people have the same skills and crowd the market with a lot of offers in opposite to less demand.
- The rapid growth of generation tools & AI which encourage the client to build the project by himself without depending on freelancers.

What's your special plan, strategy you follow to standout in this market?

The freelance market has become really competitive in 2025, mainly due to AI automation and more people joining platforms. To stay ahead, focus on specialized skills instead of being a generalist, integrate AI tools to work faster, and target niche markets where demand is high but competition is lower. Consistency, quality work, and building a strong portfolio are key to standing out.

 

[Evgeniy1]

I'm also worried about how to get my first task on Upwork. I've heard that some Chinese clients are willing to pay starting from $300 per month to rent your account.

 

[DevWaveJourney]

I'm also worried about how to get my first task on Upwork. I've heard that some Chinese clients are willing to pay starting from $300 per month to rent your account.

It's not easy just like that.

 

[morganmadison366]

I'm working full-time and taking on some extra projects on Upwork during evenings and weekends. Recently, the service fee increased to 10% – which feels quite heavy, especially for smaller jobs

10% is not that bad fiverr take 20% and fee as well from buyers