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30 Ratings
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10 Ratings
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Based on 10 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Content Creation
9.5
Contently
95%
Freelancer.com
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Ideation
9.7
97%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Approval workflows
9.8
98%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content collaboration
9.9
99%
6 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content calendar
8.0
80%
6 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Network for content licensing/production
10.0
100%
6 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content Publishing
5.7
Contently
57%
Freelancer.com
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Contently ranks higher in 6/6 features
Contently ranks higher in 6/6 features
Content hub
5.0
50%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Forms / Gated content
8.0
80%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Embedded CTAs
9.0
90%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content distribution
2.0
20%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content promotion
2.0
20%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content automation
8.0
80%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content Reporting & Analytics
8.0
Contently
80%
Freelancer.com
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Audience profiling and targeting
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Closed-loop tracking and reporting
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content performance analytics
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Campaign optimization dashboard
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Competitive analytics
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Freelancer.com is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
Contently
50%
9 Ratings
7.0
Freelancer.com
70%
4 Ratings
Support Rating
10.0
Contently
100%
1 Rating
Freelancer.com
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Contently
It's helpful for top of marketing funnel writing that we can sometimes lose sight of because we are so ingrained in the product day to day. Contently is also helpful for long written pieces and ebooks that will take a significant amount of employee time to put together.I avoid using Contently for mid to bottom funnel marketing writing because my team will often have greater insight into the product function or use-case or product release, making them more adroit to the tone of the written piece and able to produce the content quickly.
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
Freelancer.com
Whether you're a freelancer or looking for a freelancer, Freelancer.com can get you together. There is a wide variety of project types that either can post in. It does take more time to search for clients and freelancers, though, since there is quite a range of both in experience, quality, and compensation (to be expected, but harder to weed through.) As a freelancer, it seems to work well enough for solo freelancers, but it could be better.
Senior Content Manager
One Car Payment, Inc.Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
Pros
Contently
- Consolidating my work in one place to make my work life easier
- Contently is unique from other content marketing organizational tools in one key way. It hands you a network of freelance professionals eager for delegated work.
- You can search through a database of professionals to find the perfect person for your given project. Find individuals in your budget offering the exact skills and experience you need.

Verified User
Account Manager in Corporate
Computer & Network Security Company, 1001-5000 employeesFreelancer.com
- Look into a directory of freelancers by skills.
- Select the price range you are able to pay for your project.
- Find freelancers from all over the world if you need to work with your time zone availabilities, or not.

Verified User
Project Manager in Research & Development
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesCons
Contently
- I have been using it for 3.5 years, and have had no response from potential clients.
- The portfolio section is pretty easy to use, but I don't love the format.
- Since I'm not a client, I don't know just how easy it is for them to find new freelancers or how often it is actually used.
- Probably more suited for some types/concentrations of freelance writers, like finance, tech, or healthcare.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Freelancer.com
- Fake Projects. freelancer.com has a problem dealing with fake projects on their website. You can find a lot of fake projects there and you can get scammed a lot.
- Freelancer.com has automated bids by the freelancers in this website; it is hard to know if the freelancer can do the job or not.
CEO & Founder
The State StudioProgram Development, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Contently
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Freelancer.com
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Support Rating
Contently
Contently 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I'm giving them a 10, but honestly, I've never reached out to them. I do see them putting out regular content on social media, so they might be responsive to questions there as well as regular customer support. In their posts and communication, they do seem to value their community, so hopefully, they have good customer support. And I've seen them asking for pitches from their community to publish well-paid articles during this stressful coronavirus time, and I really appreciate that.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Freelancer.com
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Contently
Contently's sweet spot is their network of writers. I have tried a few other platforms but saw much lower writing quality. The tool is handy, especially if you produce multiple pieces of content every week
SVP Marketing
GumGumMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees
Freelancer.com
I choose Freelancer.com for technical projects, such as designing a more responsive website for the business or a mobile app for the business. Also, I come to Freelancer.com when I urgently need a design layout of for marketing materials, especially when our only designer is on leave or sick leave. This allows me to have a fast design to cover for the absence of the graphic designer.
Country Manager
Weshop PhilippinesRetail, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
Contently
- Contently contributors have produced some great inbound marking posts and creative materials saving our marketing team significant time allowing them to focus on more strategic plans for the business.
- The amount of time Contently has saved our internal creative writing staff has more than paid for itself!
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
Freelancer.com
- I am currently in the lowest tier, which hasn't limited my exposure. At 99¢/mo, this is acceptable.
- Freelancer.com charges a 10% flat fee for project milestone payments. Other hubs charge more or less or on a sliding scale.
Senior Content Manager
One Car Payment, Inc.Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees