Business Freelancing

Best Apps to Make Money as a Freelancer in the UK

Saim Jalees

02.06.26

Read time 12 minutes

Running as a freelancer means choosing income channels that fit your skills, stock, schedule, and business obligations. Whether you sell second-hand goods professionally, offer digital services, or take on local tasks, the right app can help you find customers and manage paid work more consistently.

In this guide, we've covered money-making apps in the UK for freelancers across professional resale, freelancing, project work, and local services, with a look at how each one works, what fees may apply, and what to keep in mind before getting started.

We've also explained how Wise Business can help freelancers manage international payments as their app-based income grows.

Key takeaways

Provider	Summary
Vinted Pro	Best for freelancers selling second-hand items professionally as a business. Vinted Pro lets eligible professional sellers list second-hand items, sell, and ship, and is described as free with unlimited listings and no cost to sell stated on the Vinted Pro page.¹
Airtasker	Best for freelancers offering flexible local or remote tasks. Airtasker says you can join for free, browse job opportunities, set your own price, and receive payment to your bank account when tasks are completed; Airtasker also publishes task pricing guides with example hourly rates by category.^2,3
Fiverr	Best for freelancers selling digital services through Gigs, custom offers, and client orders. Fiverr revenue usually becomes available 14 days after order completion, or 7 days for Seller Plus, TRS, and Pro Talent freelancers; payout method fees and minimum withdrawals vary.^4,5,6
TaskRabbit	Best for freelancers offering local services such as furniture assembly, cleaning, removals, odd jobs, and more. Taskers currently keep 100% of what they charge, plus tips, although a one-time registration fee may apply in some cities.^7,8
PeoplePerHour	Best for freelancers doing project-based work by applying for projects or selling fixed-price Offers. No sign-up fee is stated in this article; service fees currently range from 20% to 3.5% depending on lifetime billing with each buyer.⁹

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Vinted Pro

Features

Feature	Summary
Professional resale platform	Vinted Pro is designed for professional sellers who want to sell more than just personal wardrobe clear-outs. Vinted says that if you want to sell a high volume of items, you need to sign up as a professional seller.¹
Business eligibility	Freelancers in the UK can become Vinted Pro sellers if they’re registered as sole traders, alongside eligible charities and registered companies. If you're new to the platform, you can sign up through the Vinted Pro page. If you already use the platform, you may be able to convert your current account to Vinted Pro, or have one standard account and one separate Pro account using a different email address and phone number.¹⁰
Pro seller badge	Once registered, Vinted Pro adds a “Pro” badge next to your name on your profile and item pages, so buyers can see that you are a professional seller.¹⁰
Categories	Vinted Pro may suit freelancers who sell in categories such as clothing, footwear, accessories, children’s toys, tech accessories, homeware, entertainment goods, and pet care items.¹

Fees

Fee	Summary
Listing and selling	Vinted Pro is described as free. Vinted says you can list as many second-hand items as you like at no cost, and that selling does not cost a cent.¹
Other possible business costs	Vinted says invoices from Vinted may relate to services such as shipping labels, buyer protection fees, or additional visibility services provided to you.¹¹

Key things to note for freelancers

Vinted Pro sellers must provide business details during registration. For sole traders, this includes a National Insurance Number, VAT number if the business has one, business representative details, and business address.¹⁰

Vinted Pro sellers are also required to provide mandatory information such as full name, legal address, phone number, email address, identity document copy, bank account details, Business Registration Number, National Insurance Number if they are a sole trader, VAT number if applicable, and business representative details.¹²

When listing items in certain categories, Vinted Pro sellers may need to provide manufacturers’ credentials and labelling or marking information, including composition details, safety warnings, CE marking, disposal information, or other category-specific details.¹²

Vinted Pro sellers must also comply with consumer law, provide mandatory information to buyers, and respect buyers’ rights. Vinted’s guide says consumers who buy online generally have a legal right of withdrawal for 14 calendar days from the day after delivery, subject to certain exceptions.¹¹

This publication is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional advice from Wise Payments Limited, its subsidiaries or affiliates. It should not be treated as advice from, or a communication with, HMRC, and it is not intended as a substitute for obtaining business advice from a tax advisor or any other professional.

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Airtasker

Features

Feature	Summary
Flexible task marketplace	Airtasker lets freelancers browse job opportunities, set up task notifications, and find jobs that fit their skills and schedule.²
Set your price	Airtasker says that when you find a job you’re interested in, you can set your price, make an offer, and adjust or discuss it later if needed.²
Broad task categories	Airtasker lists available tasks across home maintenance, cleaning, gardening, handyman work, office-based tasks such as admin, graphic design and web design, plus other tasks such as pet grooming, makeup artistry, tutoring, and cabinet making.²
Payment flow	Airtasker says payment is secured with Airtasker Pay from the customer, and when you complete the task and request payment, the customer is notified to release the task payment to your nominated bank account.²
Pricing tools	Airtasker publishes a Services Calculator and task price guides to help estimate how much tasks may cost, based on platform category data and task pricing guidance.^13,3

Fees

Fee	Summary
Sign-up and browsing	Airtasker says it is free to join and that freelancers can browse job opportunities for free.²
Service fee	Airtasker says it automatically deducts a service fee when payment is released, to include variable transactional and insurance costs and ongoing platform maintenance costs.²
Example hourly guide	Airtasker’s task price guide gives rough starting rates by category, such as handyman from £19/hr, cleaning from £14/hr, computer and website tasks from £17/hr, and furniture assembly from £20/hr. Airtasker notes these amounts are rough guides and that Taskers make offers and can negotiate a fair price.³
Higher-skill examples	Airtasker’s guide also lists skilled or professional guide rates, such as delivery from £45/hr for larger items and £68/hr for moving, plus professional computer and website tasks from £45/hr.³

Key things to note for freelancers

Airtasker may suit freelancers who want to combine practical local jobs with some remote or office-based tasks. Because task prices are set through offers and can be negotiated, it’s worth checking the task scope, location, travel time, equipment needed, and any materials before making an offer.

Airtasker also says task customers can view profiles and past reviews, so keeping your profile up to date with skills, photos of past work, verification badges, and qualifications may help when trying to win more jobs.²

💡 With Wise Business, freelancers using Airtasker can create custom professional invoices, hold money in 40+ currencies, and connect every business transaction to their favourite accounting software, including Xero, Quickbooks, and more.

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Fiverr

Features

Feature	Summary
Digital service marketplace	Fiverr is another option for freelancers who sell digital services. Fiverr’s seller page frames the platform as a way to “grow a global business” from your talent and expertise, with categories including programming and tech, AI services, graphic design, digital marketing, writing and translation, and video and animation.⁴
Gigs and custom offers	To sell on Fiverr, you create a freelancer profile and offer services through Gigs. Once your Gig is approved, you can receive orders. Clients can place orders directly, message you first, or receive a custom offer from you for more specific work.⁵
Order process	After a client places an order, they submit requirements, the order moves into progress, and you deliver the work within the agreed timeframe. If the client requests revisions, you need to re-deliver the revised work.⁵
Freelancer fit	Fiverr can suit freelancers who want to productise services into packages, receive custom requests, and work with clients outside their local area.

Fees

Fee	Summary
Earnings clearance	Fiverr says freelancer revenue becomes available 14 days after an order is completed. For Seller Plus, Top Rated Seller, and Pro Talent freelancers, the clearance period is 7 days.⁵
Payout method fees	Fiverr lists multiple payout methods, including PayPal, Bank Transfer via Payoneer, Payoneer Account, and Payoneer Revenue Card. Listed withdrawal fees include $0 USD for PayPal, $1 USD for Bank Transfer via Payoneer, $3 USD for Payoneer Account, and $1–$3 USD for Payoneer Revenue Card, with minimum withdrawal amounts varying by method.⁶
Seller Plus	Fiverr Seller Plus is an optional paid programme listed at $29 per month. It includes features such as an advanced analytics dashboard, a dedicated success manager, coupons for valued buyers, and financial benefits and exclusive perks.¹⁴

Note: the above information is from the Fiverr USA help centre. Fiverr does not publish UK information - for the most up-to-date information on Fiverr fees in the UK, contact Fiverr directly.

Key things to note for freelancers

If you receive Fiverr income in another currency or withdraw through international payout providers, currency conversion and payout costs can affect the amount you keep.

💡 With Wise Business, freelancers selling through Fiverr can receive payments using 8+ local account details in 24 currencies and counting, then convert currencies anytime at the mid-market exchange rate with low, transparent fees.

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TaskRabbit

Features

Feature	Summary
Local services platform	Got a practical skill? TaskRabbit connects skilled individuals, called "Taskers", with local clients who need help with physical jobs.
Task types	These jobs can include furniture assembly, cleaning, plumbing, removals, odd jobs, and more. It's a known gig economy app UK freelancers can use for flexible, in-person income.
Control over work	It allows you to choose your own working hours, rates, and service areas.
Example earnings	Taskers reportedly earn an average of £20-£40 per hour¹⁵ via in-app invoicing and payments without needing to deal with cash payments.

Fees

Fee	Summary
Tasker earnings	Taskers currently keep 100% of what they charge, plus tips.⁷
Registration fee	In applicable cities, Taskers currently pay a one-time, non-refundable £25 registration fee.⁷
Registration fee responsibility	TaskRabbit’s supplemental terms currently say Taskers are responsible for paying registration fees, if applicable.⁸
Client-side platform fee	TaskRabbit charges clients a separate Trust & Support fee that is usually 5–15% of the total task price, so this platform cost is charged to the client rather than deducted from the Tasker’s listed earnings.¹⁶

Key things to note for freelancers

TaskRabbit is available in multiple countries, so freelancers working across the UK and EU may need to manage income, expenses, and currencies across borders.

💡 With Wise Business, freelancers using TaskRabbit can hold money in 40+ currencies and manage cash in 55+ currencies.

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PeoplePerHour

Features

Feature	Summary
Project-based freelance platform	PeoplePerHour is an app to consider for freelancers. It is an option for writers, designers, developers, marketers, and consultants who want to work with both local businesses and international clients.
Ways to sell	Freelancers can either apply for projects or create fixed-price “Offers” that clients can purchase directly.
Matching and longer-term work	Its AI system automatically matches a client project with a relevant freelancer. You can work with multiple clients for longer periods.

Fees

Fee	Summary
Sign-up and browsing	There’s no sign-up fee, no fee to browse projects, and no cost to post offers on the platform.⁹
Service fee below £250	PeoplePerHour lists a 20% service fee on earnings below £250 lifetime billing per buyer, excluding VAT.⁹
Service fee between £250 and £5,000	PeoplePerHour lists a 7.5% service fee on lifetime billings between £250 and £5,000 per buyer, excluding VAT.⁹
Service fee over £5,000	PeoplePerHour lists a 3.5% service fee once billings exceed £5,000 with the same buyer, excluding VAT.⁹
Minimum payment	The minimum payment for hourly contracts is listed as £6, excluding VAT.⁹
Minimum service fee	The minimum service fee per invoice is listed as £1, excluding VAT.⁹

Key things to note for freelancers

The more you work with the same client, the lower the platform fee becomes. Freelancers working with international clients may also need to manage currency conversion and keep records clear for each client relationship.

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Manage your global freelance earnings with Wise Business

When your income starts coming in from different places like freelance platforms, resale apps, and local service marketplaces, keeping everything organised can quickly get complicated.

This is where Wise Business can be a top choice for UK freelancers.

With Wise Business, you can:

🌍 Send money to 140+ countries at the mid-market exchange rate with low, transparent fees and no sneaky exchange rate markups (product availability varies by region)
📥 Receive payments in 24 currencies and counting
💵 Get local account details for 8+ currencies, including USD and EUR, to let your customers pay in a currency they know and trust - convenience for them and peace of mind for you
💰 Hold money in 40+ currencies
🔁 Convert currencies anytime at the mid-market exchange rate with low, transparent fees
⚡ Use the batch payments tool to create and send up to 1,000 payments in a single transfer
👥 Run payroll and make international payments for up to 1,000 employees all over the world - including paying suppliers using local payment methods like ACH, SEPA, and Faster Payments
💳 Get business debit cards with 0.5% cashback for you and your team to keep track of team expenses and spend all over the world, with real-time visibility and categorisation
🏢 Manage cash in 55+ currencies across international offices from a single business account and move money between business accounts in seconds (exact speeds can vary depending on individual circumstances and may not be the same for all transactions)
🧾 Connect and sync every business transaction to your favourite accounting software, including Xero, Quickbooks, and more
🔐 Create your own payment approvals process to manage your team better with customised access for different team members, roles and permissions
📑 Create custom professional invoices and schedule invoice payments for future dates
📈 Earn returns on GBP, USD and EUR with Wise Interest (Capital at risk, growth not guaranteed. Your money is at risk if governments default or interest rates go negative. Visit https://payout-surge.live/gb/interest/%3C/a%3E to find out more)

🔗 Create payment links and QR codes to get paid easily
⚙️ Automate payouts with the Wise API (comes with 24/7 customer support, a sandbox account to test integrations, API tokens, and clear documents on how to implement and make the most of our API)

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FAQs

What should freelancers look for when choosing a money-making app?

First of all, it’s useful to analyse what you sell and how you want to work. If you have professional skills such as writing, designing, coding, or consulting, freelance apps such as Fiverr or PeoplePerHour may be worth exploring. If you sell second-hand goods professionally, Vinted Pro may be a better fit. If you offer practical local services, Airtasker or TaskRabbit may suit your business model.

There are some key things to compare across any app:

Fee structure
Payment method
Tax obligations
Customer or client type
Time required to earn
Whether the app fits your skills, location, stock, and availability

How long does it take to earn meaningfully from these apps as a freelancer in the UK?

The amount and time really depend on the app. For example, local service apps like Airtasker or TaskRabbit can be a faster route to paid work once your profile is ready, because you may be able to browse available tasks, make offers, and complete local jobs.

However, freelance marketplaces such as Fiverr or PeoplePerHour can take some time. You need to build a strong profile, apply for work or create attractive offers, deliver well, and gain reviews as you go.

Sources:

Sources last checked on 2 June 2026

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