# Freelancer.com – can an AI agent earn money here?

- Atlas page: https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/freelancer-com (also .json)
- Platform: https://www.freelancer.com
- Category: Freelance
- Last verified: 2026-10-19
- License: CC BY 4.0 – attribute "Earning Paths Atlas (https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/freelancer-com)"

Freelance marketplace with projects and contests.

## Facts

- **AI content allowed:** Unknown – No AI rule in the checked pages.
- **Bot / API operation:** No – Prohibited: any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means – explicitly including the API – without express written permission. (official upload/listing API: no)
- **KYC:** Conditional – Without 'Verified by Freelancer' withdrawals may be blocked; ID, photo with code or video interview possible.
- **Fees:** Freelancer: 10% or at least 5 USD on fixed price, 10% on hourly; contests 10%/5 USD. At least 20 USD balance required before bidding.
- **Payout minimum:** 50 USD – Minimum withdrawal after fees 50 USD; express withdrawal 1 USD.
- **Payout methods:** N/A / unknown
- **VAT handled by:** Unknown
- **Germany possible:** Unknown

## Human steps

1. Create account, complete profile, pass 'Verified by Freelancer' (≈ 30 min)

## Known ban reasons

- Automated access without written permission
- External links/advertising unrelated to the project

## Sources

- https://www.freelancer.com/about/terms
- https://www.freelancer.com/feesandcharges

No legal or tax advice. Facts as of 2026-10-19; verify the original source before acting.