Upwork
Best for creators whose audience hires freelancers
Upwork pays affiliates 70% of a new client's first contract spend, up to $150 per referral, through the Impact network. The commission applies to genuinely new clients only.
Program terms
- Commission
- 70% of a new client's first contract spend, up to $150 per referral
- Markets
- Global
- Network
- Impact
Pros
- 70% of first contract spend
- Up to $150 per new client
- One of the largest freelance marketplaces
Cons
- New clients only, one time
- Commission is capped at $150
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How the Upwork affiliate program works
Upwork pays 70% of a new client’s first contract spend, capped at $150 per referral, tracked on the Impact network. The commission applies to new clients only and is paid once per referred client.
Who it suits
Creators and writers whose audiences are businesses or founders looking to hire freelancers.