Malt
About
Malt (formerly Hopwork) is a leading freelance platform in Europe, operating primarily in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK​:contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, Malt provides companies a way to find and manage local freelance talent while handling admin like contracts and payments according to European regulations. The platform has over 550,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients as of early 2025​:contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}. Malt’s freelancer pool spans software developers, graphic designers, data scientists, project managers, writers, and consultants, among other roles. Uniquely, Malt requires freelancers to verify their legal status (business registration, etc.) during signup to ensure compliance with local laws​:contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}. Freelancers list their daily rates (Malt focuses on daily pricing rather than hourly)​:contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}, and clients can search with fine-grained filters (including by on-site availability in certain cities). Malt uses an escrow system via its payment partner (MANGOPAY) to secure payments​:contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}. Both freelancers and clients are reviewed publicly after engagements, and top performers get badges (e.g., “Super Malter”)​:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}. Malt is particularly popular for connecting businesses with freelancers for mid-term projects (weeks to months). With support available in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, and English, Malt has become a major marketplace for the European freelance economy, emphasizing trust, transparency, and local market knowledge.
Niche
General freelance marketplace with a regional focus (Europe) and emphasis on compliance and quality.
Geographic Markets
Primarily Western Europe. Offices in France, Germany, Spain, etc., and platform available in local languages. Most freelancers are based in Europe, and clients can search for freelancers available on-site in major cities or remotely across Europe. Payments in EUR/GBP.
Buyer Audience
Companies of all sizes in Europe, especially France, Germany, Spain, Benelux. Many are corporate departments or SMEs that need contractors for projects (like a 3-month web development project or a marketing campaign). Also consultancies and startups. Clients appreciate the compliance and invoicing features tailored to European laws.
Talent Audience
Professional freelancers in Europe – e.g., software engineers, UX/UI designers, data analysts, product managers, copywriters, and also management consultants (via Comatch integration). Many are mid-to-senior career experts who prefer freelance work. All freelancers are registered as self-employed or businesses in their country.