Most freelance platforms just connect people and step aside. SmartCodeDev reviews the talent, manages the project and protects the payment, so clients get affordable global talent with peace of mind, and freelancers get paid every cent they bid.
Get the price of freelance talent with the accountability of a software company.
Spend your time on the work, not on chasing clients, credits and invoices.
Clients pay the freelancer's price plus a 10% SmartCodeDev fee (minimum $15 per project). Freelancers keep 100% of what they bid. No subscriptions, no bid credits, no hidden charges.
The freelancer sets their price.
10% for vetting, project management and payment protection.
Shown upfront on the bid, nothing added at checkout.
The full bid, with nothing deducted.
For projects under $150, the minimum fee of $15 applies. Example: a $100 bid costs the client $115. Projects delivered by our in-house team are quoted as one price.
| SmartCodeDev | Typical marketplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Posting a project | Free, no subscription | Usually free; premium plans for extra features |
| Client fee | 10% (minimum $15), shown on every bid | Often a marketplace fee plus contract or processing fees |
| Proposals to review | Up to 3, or a hand-picked match | Often dozens |
| Talent screening | Every profile reviewed by our team | Mostly open sign-up; vetting often costs extra |
| Confidential projects | Private option, never listed, NDA on request | Varies |
| Who manages the project | SmartCodeDev, with in-house engineers | Usually you |
| Fees taken from freelancer earnings | None, 100% of the bid is paid | Often a percentage of every payment |
| Fees charged on both sides | No, one fee in total, paid by the client | Often, the client and the freelancer both pay |
| Cost for freelancers to bid | Free | Often paid credits per proposal |
"Typical marketplace" reflects common practices across large freelance platforms. Policies vary by platform and change over time.
Every project runs through SmartCodeDev, which keeps it fair, documented and secure.
Card payments and freelancer payouts are processed by Stripe. SmartCodeDev never stores card details.
Clients pay before work starts, and freelancers are paid once the work is delivered. Both sides know the money is there.
Names are shortened and contact details are never shared, which protects both sides from spam and off-platform risk.
Projects, freelancer profiles and products are all approved by our team before anyone can see them.
All communication goes through SmartCodeDev, so there's a record, and someone to help if anything goes wrong.
Private projects are shared only with the assigned professional, and we're happy to sign an NDA first.
SmartCodeDev has been building custom software, cloud, AI and mobile solutions since 2020. Our marketplace combines that engineering experience with a global network of freelance professionals.
That means projects are scoped by people who understand the work, and freelancers are reviewed by engineers. When a project needs extra help, our in-house team can step in.
We help shape your brief so the freelancer knows exactly what to build.
Profiles are reviewed for real skills and experience before approval.
We manage communication and keep both sides updated.
Our own engineers can take on or support any project.