Better Alternative

Time Nomad vs Upwork

Stop losing 10–20% of every payment to platform fees. Keep your earnings, own your clients, and run your freelance business on your terms.

How We Compare

Feature
Time Nomad
Upwork
Commission Fee
1–5%
10–20%
Platform Usage Cost
Free tier available
Free to join
Client Ownership
You own the relationship
Platform-mediated
Payment Speed
2–7 business days
5–10 business days
IDE Integration
VS Code & JetBrains
None
Data Sovereignty
Export anytime
Limited export

Why professional freelancers are switching

Transparent Invoicing

Send branded invoices directly to your clients. They pay via Stripe — no middleman, no hidden fees, no platform taking a 20% cut before you see a cent.

Developer First

Track time from VS Code or JetBrains with our IDE extensions. Log hours without ever leaving your editor — something no marketplace can offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move my Upwork clients to Time Nomad?

Yes! If you have a direct relationship with your clients outside of Upwork, you can invite them to pay via Time Nomad invoices. Simply create a client profile, set up your projects, and send them a professional invoice. Note: Upwork's terms prohibit soliciting their platform clients off-platform during active contracts.

Do you provide a freelancer marketplace?

No — and that's by design. Time Nomad is a business management tool, not a marketplace. We help freelancers who already have clients (or find them independently) manage their time, projects, and invoicing professionally. This means no race-to-the-bottom bidding and no platform lock-in.

Ready to switch to a fairer platform?

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