Independent Communities for Freelancers

FAQ

What are freelancing communities?

Communities for freelancers and independent contractors covering client acquisition, rates, contracts, and the practical side of running a solo business. Reddit and Facebook have active spaces for general freelancing, with Slack communities for specific disciplines like copywriting, design, and development.

How many Freelancing independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 3 Freelancing independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are medium (33%) or huge (33%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Freelancing topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (67%). Others that show up often include job board and online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free freelancing independent communities?

2 of 3 (67%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which freelancing independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces The Freelancer Talk, Purple.space, and TalkFreelance first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 9/19/2023, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.