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Hire Freelance Developers

Discover the best sites for hiring freelance developers in the U.K.
Carla Lottering.
By Carla Lottering, 7 Jan 2025
Carla is a Copywriter for Betterteam based in Cape Town, South Africa. She has over 5 years' experience in online content creation and enjoys writing on HR, technology, and AI.
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Fill your vacant freelance developer positions in the United Kingdom with help from our picks for the best freelance developer job boards. We have a combination of local and international job sites known for matching companies with top freelance talent.

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Best Freelance Developer Job Sites:

01. CW Jobs

From £199.00 +VAT /post.

02. Technojobs

From £440.00 +VAT /post.

03. IT Job Board

From £199.00 +VAT /post.

04. PeoplePerHour

Project-dependent.

05. Upwork

Free and paid options.

06. Guru

Project-dependent.

07. Freelancer

Project-dependent.

08. YunoJuno

Fee-based.

09. Fiverr

Project-dependent.

10. Dice

From US$495.00 /post.

11. Reed.co.uk

From £89.00 +VAT /post.

12. Indeed

Free and paid options.

*Companies may offer discounted rates for monthly, annual, and bulk packages. Non-U.K. clients may be exempt from paying VAT.

FAQs:

What are the best websites to post freelance developer jobs on?

How much does it cost to hire a freelance developer?

Posting a job on a freelance developer portal is typically free of charge. Employers agree on an hourly, weekly, or per-project fee with their chosen developer, and the hiring platform takes a percentage of that fee. Freelance developers in the U.K. generally charge between £35.00 and £45.00 per hour, depending on the project and their experience.

Where can I hire freelance web developers?

What are the best sites to hire freelance app developers?

How do I hire a freelance developer?

  1. Know what functionality, scope, and design you need from your website or app.
  2. Assess the developer's education and experience.
  3. Look through their portfolio.
  4. Determine your budget.
  5. Hire someone with whom you can form a good relationship.

Where can I hire freelance Android developers?

Where can I hire freelance iOS developers?

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