Upwork

Upwork is often better for higher-value work than quick one-off gigs. If Fiverr is like a digital marketplace with fast purchases, Upwork leans more toward traditional client work: proposals, projects, longer timelines, and relationships that can repeat.

That’s why Upwork can be a better fit if you want to build a side income that feels more stable. It’s also a good place for skills that don’t fit neatly into a simple menu-style listing, like consulting, ongoing editing, development work, project management, and long-term support roles.

Using Upwork from your iPhone lets you message clients, keep projects moving, and respond quickly when a good opportunity shows up.