Wbcom Designs WordPress Freelance Marketplace
WordPress Freelance Self-Hosted REST API v1.0.0

Stop paying SaaS fees to run your freelance marketplace.

WP Sell Services turns your WordPress site into a fully functional freelance platform. Vendors list gigs with tiered pricing. Buyers browse, compare, and purchase -- or post project briefs and receive competing proposals. Built-in Stripe and PayPal checkout, order lifecycle management, commission tracking, and dispute resolution. No WooCommerce. No monthly SaaS fees. You own the platform.

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Launching a freelance marketplace has always meant picking your poison.

SaaS marketplace builders
Platforms like Sharetribe charge $100-500/month plus transaction fees. You pay to build on someone else's infrastructure with no control over your own data.
WooCommerce multi-vendor plugins
Built for physical product marketplaces. No order lifecycle, no requirements collection, no delivery tracking. You end up stacking 4-5 plugins at $200+/year.
Custom development from scratch
6+ months of development time, $20,000+ budget, and then ongoing maintenance. Most startups cannot afford this before validating their market.
Generic directory plugins
Listing directories with no transaction layer. Vendors pay to be listed, but buyers still negotiate and pay outside your platform. You earn nothing from actual transactions.
WP Sell Services is purpose-built for freelance and service marketplaces. One plugin. Complete order workflow. Built-in payments. Free to start.
The only plugin of its kind

The only WordPress plugin that handles both sides of a freelance marketplace.

Other marketplace plugins force you to choose: either vendors list services, or buyers post jobs. WP Sell Services supports both models out of the box, and both feed into the same order lifecycle with requirements, delivery, revisions, and reviews.

01

Two marketplace models in one plugin

Vendors list gig packages with Basic, Standard, and Premium tiers for buyers to browse and purchase. Buyers post project briefs with budgets for vendors to submit proposals. Both models are included free.

02

Complete order lifecycle from payment to review

11 order statuses handle every stage: payment, requirements collection, in-progress work, delivery submission, revision cycles, auto-complete, and reviews. Nothing falls through the cracks.

03

Standalone checkout with no plugin dependencies

Built-in Stripe, PayPal, and offline payment processing. Multi-vendor cart splits orders automatically by vendor. No WooCommerce, no EDD, no extra plugins to install or maintain.

Your freelance marketplace is live in under 10 minutes

1
Install and configure your platform
Run the setup wizard to set your marketplace name, currency, commission rate, and vendor registration method. Essential pages are created automatically.
2
Freelancers create gig listings
A guided 6-step wizard walks each freelancer through creating professional service listings with 3-tier pricing, portfolio images, FAQs, and project requirements.
3
Clients buy or post briefs -- orders flow automatically
Clients browse gigs and purchase directly, or post project briefs for competing proposals. The system handles requirements collection, messaging, delivery, revisions, and reviews.

Who it's for

Freelance marketplace founders
Launch a self-hosted platform where freelancers list gigs and clients buy. Earn commission on every transaction with zero SaaS fees eating your margins.
Agency marketplace builders
Build and deliver white-label freelance marketplaces for clients. REST API, 78 overridable templates, and 233 hooks give you full customization control.
Niche gig platform creators
Build a focused marketplace for a specific skill: writing, design, video editing, translation, voiceover. The 3-tier pricing and category system fits any niche.
Corporate procurement teams
Run an internal service marketplace where departments post needs and approved vendors submit proposals. Everything stays on your own infrastructure.
Creative services platforms
Designers, illustrators, and video editors sell packaged creative work with revision tracking, portfolio showcases, and seller level badges.
Regional service networks
Build a localized freelance platform for your city or region. 10 supported currencies and full translation support for multilingual markets.

SaaS platforms take your revenue. Multi-vendor plugins ignore your workflow.

Sharetribe charges monthly fees and transaction commissions on a platform you do not own. Dokan requires WooCommerce and was designed for physical product shops, not freelance workflows. WP Sell Services was built from the ground up for service-based marketplaces.

Capability
WP Sell Services
Self-Hosted
Sharetribe
SaaS
Dokan
WC Required
No monthly SaaS fees
No WooCommerce dependency
Built-in Stripe & PayPal
Freelancer gig listings with tiers
Buyer project briefs & proposals
Service-specific order workflow
Requirements collection
Delivery + revision tracking
Dispute resolution with admin mediation
4 auto-calculated seller levels
Self-hosted, own your data
Full REST API (21 controllers)
Free version with full marketplace

WP Sell Services is the only self-hosted WordPress solution built specifically for freelance marketplaces. SaaS platforms own your data. Product marketplace plugins do not understand service delivery. We built for freelancers from day one.

Dual marketplace mode

Two ways to match freelancers with clients, both included free

Most freelance platforms only support one model. Either freelancers list gigs, or clients post jobs. WP Sell Services gives you both. Freelancers create service packages with tiered pricing for clients to browse and buy. Clients post project briefs with budgets for freelancers to submit proposals. Both paths create the same managed order with requirements, delivery, and reviews.

Gig marketplace (browse and buy)
Freelancers create listings with Basic, Standard, and Premium packages. Clients compare offerings, select a package, add optional extras, and check out.
Project marketplace (post and bid)
Clients describe their project, set a budget and deadline, and freelancers submit proposals with pricing and cover letters. The client reviews and accepts the best fit.
Unified order workflow
Whether a gig purchase or an accepted proposal, every transaction follows the same lifecycle: requirements, work, delivery, revisions, completion, and reviews.
Buyer requests listing with freelancer proposals

Clients post what they need, freelancers compete with proposals. Two marketplace models, one unified workflow.

Everything your community needs

No extensions to buy. No integrations to configure. It ships with all of this.

Vendor dashboard

Freelancers manage gigs, orders, earnings, messages, and portfolio from a responsive frontend dashboard. They never need wp-admin access.

6-step gig creation wizard

Guided flow for professional listings: 3-tier pricing packages (Basic, Standard, Premium), gallery images, FAQs, project requirements, and optional add-ons.

Built-in checkout (no WooCommerce)

Stripe, PayPal, and offline payments included. Multi-vendor cart splits orders by freelancer automatically. No third-party checkout plugins required.

Order lifecycle automation

11 order statuses with automatic transitions: deadline reminders, late order detection, auto-complete, and configurable requirement timeouts.

Delivery and revision tracking

Freelancers submit deliverables, clients review and approve or request changes. Configurable revision limits per package. Auto-complete if the client does not respond.

Commission and earnings

Global commission rate with per-vendor overrides. Configurable clearance periods, minimum withdrawal thresholds, and manual or automated payout processing.

Buyer requests and proposals

Clients post project briefs with budgets and deadlines. Freelancers submit proposals with pricing and cover letters. Client accepts the best offer.

Reviews and seller levels

5-star review system with sub-ratings. 4 auto-calculated seller levels (New, Rising, Top Rated, Pro Seller) based on performance metrics.

Dispute resolution

Structured dispute process with evidence submission, admin mediation, and configurable outcomes: full refund, partial refund, or dismissal.

25 email notifications

Every order event triggers a notification: new order, delivery, revision request, dispute, withdrawal. All individually toggleable. In-app notifications included.

21 REST API controllers

Full API coverage for gigs, orders, reviews, conversations, disputes, earnings, cart, and authentication. Batch endpoint for mobile apps combines 25 requests in one call.

Commission-free tipping

Clients tip freelancers for outstanding work. Tips go directly to the freelancer with zero platform commission. A retention incentive that costs you nothing.

Freelancer portfolios

Freelancers showcase past work samples on their profile. Clients browse portfolios alongside reviews and seller levels to evaluate quality before purchasing.

Vacation mode

Freelancers pause new orders with one toggle. Listings stay visible with a vacation notice. In-progress orders continue normally.

6 Gutenberg blocks + 19 shortcodes

Service Grid, Search, Categories, Featured Services, Seller Card, and Buyer Requests blocks. Plus shortcodes for full page-building flexibility.

Simple, honest pricing

One-time payment or annual subscription. All features included in every plan — no hidden add-ons.

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Unlimited sites
Free
  • Unlimited sites
  • Full marketplace features
  • Stripe & PayPal checkout
  • Vendor dashboards
  • Reviews & disputes
  • REST API
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  • Vendor analytics
  • Cloud storage
  • Automated payouts
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$199 /year
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  • Stripe Connect
  • White-label
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Common questions

Do I need WooCommerce to run a freelance marketplace?
No. WP Sell Services includes built-in Stripe, PayPal, and offline payment processing. Standalone cart and checkout are included. WooCommerce integration is available as an optional Pro feature if you want access to 100+ additional payment gateways.
How is this different from Dokan or other multi-vendor plugins?
Dokan, WCFM, and WC Vendors were built for physical product marketplaces and require WooCommerce. They have no service-specific order workflow, no requirements collection, no delivery tracking, and no revision system. WP Sell Services was designed from day one for freelance and service marketplaces with these workflows built into the core.
Can freelancers set their own prices?
Yes. Each freelancer creates their own gig listings with 3-tier pricing (Basic, Standard, Premium). They control their own prices, delivery times, revision limits, and optional add-ons. You set the platform commission rate.
What payment gateways are supported?
The free version includes Stripe, PayPal, and offline payments. Pro adds WooCommerce integration (100+ gateways), Easy Digital Downloads, FluentCart, SureCart, and Razorpay. Pro Agency adds Stripe Connect for direct vendor payouts.
Can I build a mobile app for my freelance marketplace?
Yes. The plugin exposes 21 REST API controllers covering gigs, orders, reviews, conversations, disputes, earnings, cart, and authentication. A batch endpoint combines up to 25 API calls in a single HTTP request, designed specifically for mobile app efficiency.
How does the commission system work?
You set a global commission rate (default 10%). On every completed order, the platform keeps its percentage and the freelancer receives the rest after a configurable clearance period. You can set per-vendor commission rates for top performers.
Can clients post project briefs and receive proposals?
Yes. Buyers post project briefs with budgets, categories, and deadlines. Freelancers browse open requests and submit proposals with pricing and cover letters. The client reviews proposals and accepts the best fit. This creates a managed order with the same lifecycle as a direct purchase.
How many freelancers can my marketplace support?
There is no hard limit on the number of vendors, services, or orders. Performance depends on your hosting infrastructure. The plugin uses custom database tables (not post meta) for orders, deliveries, and earnings, so it scales efficiently.
Can I customize the look and feel?
Yes. All 78 templates are theme-overridable. Copy them to your theme directory and customize. The plugin also provides 233 hooks and filters, 6 Gutenberg blocks, and 19 shortcodes for full control over layout and behavior.
Is the free version limited or a trial?
No. The free version is a complete freelance marketplace with built-in payments, vendor dashboards, buyer requests, reviews, disputes, commission tracking, and a full REST API. It is free forever. Pro adds WooCommerce integration, analytics, cloud storage, automated payouts, and advanced features for marketplaces that need to scale.

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