FlexJobs Alternative for Canadian Businesses

FlexJobs has earned a strong reputation as a curated job board for remote and flexible work opportunities. The platform hand-screens every listing, filtering out scams and low-quality postings that plague other job boards. For job seekers tired of wading through questionable listings, FlexJobs delivers a genuinely useful, trustworthy experience.

However, FlexJobs is fundamentally a job board — not a freelance marketplace. Users pay a monthly subscription to access listings, and there's no way for freelancers to create profiles, showcase portfolios, or be discovered by clients. For Canadian professionals looking for freelance project work rather than employment, and for businesses wanting to hire freelancers directly, Freel provides the marketplace model that FlexJobs simply doesn't offer.

FlexJobs' paid subscription model means you're paying for access to job listings before you've even landed a gig. At $24.95/month or $49.95/quarter, the cost adds up — especially for freelancers between projects. The platform also focuses primarily on employment opportunities (part-time, remote, flexible schedules) rather than freelance project work. You'll find job postings from companies, not businesses looking to hire freelancers for specific deliverables.

For Canadian freelancers and businesses, FlexJobs has additional limitations. The platform is US-centric with limited Canadian listings, no CAD pricing, and no features specific to the Canadian market. There are no freelancer profiles, no portfolio showcases, no rate guides, and no tools for freelancers. Freel flips the model entirely: it's a free marketplace where freelancers create rich profiles, showcase their work, and get discovered by Canadian businesses — no subscription required.

Freel is the right choice for Canadian professionals who want freelance project work — not a full-time or part-time job. If you're a freelancer looking to build a portfolio, set your own rates, and work with multiple clients on your terms, Freel gives you the platform to do exactly that. For businesses, Freel lets you browse freelancer profiles and hire directly for specific projects without posting a job listing and waiting for applications.

If you've been using FlexJobs and finding mostly employment opportunities when you really want freelance gigs, Freel is the Canadian marketplace designed specifically for the freelance model.