Malt Freelance Platform in France: Connect with Experts in Development, Design and More

Development, design, product management, copywriting, graphic design… Malt is a freelancing platform that connects independent professionals with businesses.
As a freelancer, it gives you access to tens of thousands of potential clients.
As a company, it lets you find the right expert to complete your projects efficiently.

Before creating your profile, here’s what you need to know.

To receive payments (available in EUR, USD, or GBP on Malt), you can open a Wise account and receive transfers in 40+ currencies at the mid-market exchange rate — without hidden fees.

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What is Malt?

Malt is often described as the French Upwork.
It’s one of the largest freelance marketplaces in Europe, designed to connect businesses and freelancers.

Founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet and Hugo Lassiège, Malt now brings together hundreds of thousands of independent professionals and companies.

Malt: how it works

For freelancers: find new clients

As a freelancer, Malt helps you connect with companies looking for your expertise. Once you create your profile, potential clients can contact you directly.

Advantages of using Malt as a freelancer

Here are some of the benefits of using Malt:

• Choose your own assignments from over 70,000 clients.
• Negotiate project terms — including pricing, deadlines, and currency.
• Secure payment process through the platform.
• Business support and professional guidance from Malt experts.
• Direct collaboration with companies (no intermediaries).

How long does it take to get paid?

Payments are made within 10 days if the client uses early payment. Otherwise, you’re paid **immediately after project validation.**¹

For companies: find freelancers easily

Companies can browse over 550,000 freelancers across more than 100 professions.
To date, over 70,000 businesses have used Malt to find talent.¹

Job categories available on Malt

Here are the main fields represented on the Malt platform:¹

• Tech & Product
• Data
• Marketing and Communication
• Design and Creative
• Business Consulting & Strategy
• Support Functions
• Engineering

Professions in high demand on Malt

Some of the most sought-after freelance roles on Malt include:

• Data Scientist
• Back-End or Front-End Developer
• Agile Coach
• System & Network Administrator
• Mobile Developer
• UX Designer
• Product Manager
• Motion Designer

Malt fees and commissions

When you find clients through Malt, a 10% commission applies per contract.
However, this rate decreases to 5% after six months of collaboration.

If you invite your own clients to the platform, the commission drops to **2%.**¹

Tips for getting started on Malt as a freelancer

Create a strong profile

To get noticed, you’ll need to build a profile that attracts clients.

1. Sign up and click “Create my freelancer profile.”
2. Fill out all the required fields and publish your profile.

Your profile must include:

• A professional photo
• A description of at least 200 words
• Your key skills

Optimise your profile

Some tips to improve visibility:

• Use a professional photo.
• Specify your expertise clearly — e.g., instead of “Full-Stack Developer,” use “Full-Stack Node.js Developer.”
• Align your rate with market averages (see reference rates).
• Indicate your mobility and preferred work locations.
• Add around 50 skills, combining technical and interpersonal.
• List measurable achievements and request client recommendations.
• Complete your “mission preferences” section and keep your branding consistent.

Selecting and negotiating with clients

Only clients can contact freelancers on Malt — so a strong profile is essential. Always reply to inquiries (even to decline), as responsiveness boosts your visibility in Malt’s algorithm.

While budgets are often fixed, you can still negotiate certain aspects:

1. Prepare for the meeting.
2. Define measurable goals.
3. Anticipate rate and currency discussions.
4. Maintain relationships after the project.
5. Focus on long-term collaborations.

Payments on Malt can be made in EUR, USD, or GBP. With Wise, you can receive these currencies and convert them into 40+ currencies at the mid-market rate, up to 7x cheaper than a bank.

For companies: finding the right freelancer on Malt

Malt allows companies to contact up to six freelancers in a single search, which increases your chances of getting a positive response by **50%.**¹

To do so, click “Select more freelancers.”

Before funding your Malt account or paying freelancers, we recommend opening a Wise Business account.
For a one-time €50 fee (no annual subscription), you can send payments in 50+ currencies at the mid-market exchange rate — without hidden fees.

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FAQ: Malt freelance platform

How do payments work on Malt?

If the project is prepaid, the client deposits funds into a secure account before work begins.
Once the project is validated, the freelancer is paid immediately.

For projects paid on delivery, the freelancer receives payment within 10 days of validation.
If payment is made by SEPA direct debit, funds are transferred **within 10 business days.**¹

Which currencies are supported on Malt?

Freelancers can be paid in EUR, USD, or GBP.¹
Companies can change the payment currency in Payment Preferences.

The currency must be agreed upon before starting a new project. The modification only applies to future projects, not existing ones.

For companies:
You can create a Wise Business account for a one-time €50 fee (no subscription) to send payments in over 50 currencies.

For freelancers:
Create a free Wise account to receive payments in EUR, USD, or GBP, then transfer money in 40+ currencies to 140+ countries.

Which major companies use Malt?

Some of the well-known companies hiring via Malt include:

• Biogen
• Michelin
• Criteo
• Eurosport
• Heineken
• L’Oréal
• Le Bon Coin
• TotalEnergies
• Spendesk
• Crédit Agricole
• ManoMano

Alternatives to Malt

Here are a few good alternatives to Malt for freelancers:

• Upwork — to receive money from Upwork with Wise, simply set up your USD account details.
• Fiverr
• Crème de la Crème
• Codeur
• Graphiste.com
• Freelance Informatique

Explore the best freelancing platforms based on your field of expertise.

Read also: All our tips and guides for freelancers →

To receive and send payments in your chosen currency (EUR, USD, or GBP with Malt) and convert them into 40+ currencies at the mid-market exchange rate, open a Wise account.
It’s simple, transparent, and cheaper than most traditional banks.

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Sources:

1. Malt FAQ

Last verified on October 13, 2025

This article is a translation of the original article published in French and was translated within 365 days of publication. While the content has been translated for accessibility, the data and sources referenced have not been updated since the original publication date.