North America Freelance Platforms Market Size & Outlook

The freelance platforms market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,857.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 14.9% is expected of North America freelance platforms market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,715.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,857.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
14.9%
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North America freelance platforms market highlights

  • The North America freelance platforms market generated a revenue of USD 1,715.2 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, platform was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,715.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,857.2 million
Growth rate14.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlatform
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlatform, Services
Key market players worldwideFiverr International Ltd, Upwork Inc, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, 99designs, DesignCrowd, crowdSPRING, WorkGenius, Paro, Contently, Gigster


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 30.8% of the global freelance platforms market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,603.8 million by 2030.

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Freelance Platforms Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Gigster View profile 501-1000 Austin, Texas, United States, North America https://gigster.com/
Contently View profile 51-100 New York, New York, United States, North America http://contently.com
Paro View profile 101-250 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.paro.ai
WorkGenius View profile 101-250 New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.workgenius.com
crowdSPRING View profile 11-50 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.crowdspring.com
DesignCrowd View profile 51-100 Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania http://www.designcrowd.com
99designs View profile 101-250 Oakland, California, United States, North America http://99designs.com
PeoplePerHour View profile 51-100 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.peopleperhour.com
Toptal View profile 1001-5000 San Francisco, California, United States, North America https://www.toptal.com
Fiverr International Ltd View profile 775 8 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6473409 https://www.fiverr.com
Upwork Inc View profile 800 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107 https://www.upwork.com

North America freelance platforms market outlook

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Platform was the largest segment with a revenue share of 56.69% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America freelance platforms market based on platform, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The adoption of freelance platforms in North America has witnessed significant growth and widespread acceptance, reflecting the evolving nature of work and the increasing reliance on flexible, on-demand talent.

North America has been a particularly favorable region for the expansion of the freelance economy, with various factors contributing to the robust adoption of freelance platforms in the region. There has been a notable shift in work culture toward embracing remote and flexible work arrangements.

Freelance platforms align with this cultural shift by providing a virtual marketplace where businesses can access a diverse pool of freelancers. The acceptance of remote work has accelerated due to factors such as advancements in communication technologies and the need for flexibility in work arrangements.

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