What is Contra?
Contra is revolutionizing the world of work. We provide companies with an industry-leading, all-in-one platform to manage and scale their flexible workforce. In a world where work is becoming more flexible and project-based, Contra is leading the way in creating the world’s platform for project-based and flexible work. Our platform offers all the necessary tools for hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying flexible talent.
Who is Contra for?
Contra is for both contractors and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects. Whether you are a freelancer looking for work or a company looking to hire, Contra has something to offer for everyone.
Do I have to pay to use Contra?
Companies, teams, and individuals looking to hire can browse contractors and post jobs for free. To make a payment, we currently charge a scaled platform fee that starts as low as $2 and is capped at $29 for larger projects. We also charge a small processing fee (full breakdown here).
Contractors can also create a profile, set up payments, send proposals, receive commission-free payments, find work, and more for free.
How does Contra make money?
At Contra, we believe in transparency and fairness. We do not make money by taking a commission fee or selling your data. Our goal is to provide a platform that benefits both contractors and companies looking to hire.
If I'm not based in the US, can I still join?
Yes, Contra is a global platform. We welcome contractors and companies from all over the world to join our community.
What makes Contra different from other professional platforms?
Contra is the all-in-one platform for contract work, providing one workspace for contractors and companies looking to hire to connect, kick off projects, sign contracts, send commission-free payments, and manage their complete flexible talent workflow in one place.
We strive to make the process of finding and hiring talent as seamless and efficient as possible, while also providing a fair and transparent platform for both parties involved.
