Twine

(3.9/5)

Info Table
Tier	Discount, Free Plan (Freemium), Paid Plan, Per-User Pricing, Usage-Based Pricing
Affiliate Program	No
White Label	No
API	No
Support	Yes

Description

Twine is a freelance marketplace connecting businesses with creative and technical professionals. It offers freelancer portfolios, project posting, and talent matching for design, development, video, audio, marketing, and content projects. Businesses can review proposals, shortlist candidates, and agree on project terms. Freelancers can showcase their work, apply for opportunities, communicate with clients, and manage payments through supported platform options.

Founded in	2014
Location	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founders	Stuart Logan

Features

Plans

Standard

$0.00 per month

◈Free to start and only pay a Twine service fee when you hire.

◈Free to post freelance projects - No upfront cost, just post up your project requirements and vetted freelancers will contact you with their rates.

◈Vetted freelancers - The Twine platform will automatically screen out irrelevant freelancers from applying to your project, saving you time.

◈Service fee from 5% - We have a sliding fee based on the lifetime payments to a freelancer on a project, so the more you hire, the less you pay.

Business

$139.99 per project

◈Monthly recurring fee for projects that you can cancel at any time.

◈Managed service - Your dedicated Customer Success rep will assist with project scoping, brief creation and project management.

◈Personalized vetting - Our team will manually vet freelancers in line with your specific requirements, however niche they may be.

◈Consolidated billing - Need payment terms? We offer invoiced billing to help manage multiple suppliers. This includes VAT or local taxes.

Twine Pro and Premium

$9.49 per month

◈Additional job applications, enhanced portfolio visibility and access to more job opportunities. Premium offers unlimited applications according to Twine's published freelancer information.

Refund Policy

Refunds may be available when a freelancer fails to deliver as agreed, subject to the contract terms and circumstances.

Ratings

trustpilot(3.4/5)

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capterra(4.4/5)

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Ai Opinion

✦

AI Rating(3.4/5)

Users often like Twine’s clean, easy-to-use interface, simple application process, portfolio features, and access to varied freelance projects. Common complaints include subscription paywalls, limited usefulness of free accounts, unverified or scam job listings, low response rates from clients, and inconsistent customer support.

Expert Opinion

✎

Expert Rating(4.3/5)

Twine is a useful option for businesses that need creative or technical talent without committing to a traditional agency. Its project-posting workflow is straightforward, and the portfolio-based approach helps hiring teams assess relevant work before starting a conversation. The platform covers a broad range of disciplines, from graphic design and content writing to software development, video production, and digital marketing. The free project-posting option is appealing for smaller businesses testing freelance hiring. Companies can review proposals and agree on rates directly with selected professionals, while managed services offer additional help for more complex hiring requirements. The main limitation is the difference between the buyer and freelancer experiences. Businesses can start posting projects for free, but freelancers face limits on applications and may need a paid subscription to access additional opportunities. Customer feedback is also mixed, particularly around subscription restrictions and support responsiveness. Verdict: Twine is worth considering for businesses seeking freelance talent across several creative and technical disciplines. Freelancers should compare the free application allowance and paid membership benefits carefully before subscribing. The platform is most useful when the project brief is clear and the hiring team can evaluate portfolios, agree on deliverables, and confirm payment terms before work begins