How it works – sost

How it works

You want to work as a freelancer

1. Complete your profile

Select your skills and expertise Upload a professional profile photo Go through the Verification Center checklist

2. Browse jobs that suit you

We have jobs available for all skills. Maximize your job opportunities by optimizing your filters. Save your search and get alerted when relevant jobs are available.

3. Write your best bid

Put your best foot forward and write the best pitch possible. Read the project and let the clients know you understand their brief. Tell them why you're the best person for this job. Writing a new brief for each project is more effective than using the same one!

4. Get awarded and earn

Get ready to work once you get hired. Deliver high quality work and earn the agreed amount.

You want to hire professionals

1. Post a project or contest

Simply post a project or contest for what you need done and receive competitive bids from freelancers within minutes.

2. Choose the perfect freelancer

Browse freelancer profiles. Chat in real-time. Compare proposals and select the best one. Award your project and your freelancer starts work.

3. Pay when you’re satisfied

Pay securely using our Milestone Payment system. Release payments when it has been completed and you're 100% satisfied.

How payments work

Whether you’re paid hourly or on a fixed-price contract, all the work you complete comes with payment protection.

1. All in one place
Invoice clients and track your earnings on sost for a simple and streamlined process.

2. Choose how you get paid
Use what works best for you—including direct deposit, PayPal, Bitcoin

3. No fees until you complete your work
Our service fees are taken as a percentage of your earnings.