Both PeoplePerHour and Upwork are Gig Economy Platforms tools. PeoplePerHour is best for smb, while Upwork is best for all. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
PeoplePerHour connects businesses with freelancers for projects and hourly work, UK-focused.
Upwork is the world's largest freelance marketplace with 18M+ freelancers across every skill category.
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PeoplePerHour
Gig Economy Platforms
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Upwork
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
8.6/10
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9.2/10
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| Maintain Score |
8.6/10
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6.8/10
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| Platform Score |
9.4/10
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8.7/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Gig Economy Platforms | Gig Economy Platforms |
| Best For | Smb | All |
| Pricing Model | Per user | Per user |
| Starting Price | % commission | % commission |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | ✓ Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| UK Focus | Yes | — |
| Hourly & Project | Yes | — |
| Verified Freelancers | Yes | — |
| Freelancers | — | 18M+ |
| Skill Categories | — | All |
| Payment Protection | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View PeoplePerHour | View Upwork |
It depends on your priorities. PeoplePerHour stands out for: PeoplePerHour is positioned for smb teams. PeoplePerHour has a higher RecruitsAgent Score (8.9/5).
Both are Gig Economy Platforms tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use per user pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.