Show HN: Golance – Cheaper Alternative to Upwork
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Dan here, one of the founders of goLance (https://golance.com). We're trying to make freelancing and hiring remote talent as seamless and beneficial as possible for both freelancers and clients. Finding the right talent or projects, managing payments, and ensuring quality work can be challenging in the freelance world. Many platforms take large cuts from freelancers' earnings, have slow payment processes, or lack transparency in their operations. These issues can lead to frustration for both freelancers and clients, hindering productivity and growth.
I worked in the tech industry for several years, experiencing firsthand the challenges of finding and managing remote talent. The existing platforms often felt clunky, expensive, and not always aligned with the needs of either freelancers or clients. This led to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and sometimes even project failures.
Our solution at goLance addresses these pain points. We take only 10% from freelancers, compared to Upwork's 20%. Freelancers get paid within 24 hours of job completion, not 5-7 days. Our algorithm for job matching and freelancer rankings is open and clearly explained, promoting transparency. We offer 24/7 live chat support for both clients and freelancers, ensuring help is always available. Our time tracking tool, goMeter, offers advanced functionality like video snapshots and activity levels. And we have a rigorous vetting process for freelancers to ensure high-quality talent on the platform.
What sets us apart is our commitment to creating a fair and efficient marketplace. We believe that by reducing fees, speeding up payments, and providing better support and tools, we can create a more positive experience for everyone involved in the freelancing ecosystem.
We've been growing steadily since our launch in 2015, with over 1 million freelancers now on the platform. Our goal is to revolutionize the way remote work is facilitated and managed.
If you're a freelancer or a client looking to hire, we'd love for you to try out goLance. You can sign up and explore the platform at https://golance.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is always ready to help.
We're eager to hear your thoughts and experiences with freelance platforms. What challenges have you faced? What features do you think are missing from current solutions? If you have any interesting stories about your freelancing experiences, good or bad, we'd love to hear those too.