Gigged.AI is a Glasgow-based talent platform founded in 2021 that uses AI to match companies with on-demand tech and digital freelancers. It builds statements of work with deliverable-based milestones, then matches projects to freelancers from its talent pool. Clients have included Accenture, Atos, Skyscanner and FanDuel, and it partners with Worksome. Freelancers sign up for free and pay a 5% fee on completed outcome-based projects, with no fee on time-and-materials work.
At a glance
| What it is | An AI-powered tech talent platform |
| Founded | 2021, Glasgow |
| Talent pool | 20,000+ tech professionals, per Gigged.AI |
| Freelancer fee | 5% on outcome-based projects; none on time and materials |
| Payments | Through Gigged.AI’s payment platform |
| Compliance | IR35 and background checks built in |
| Clients | Enterprises, scale-ups and startups |
How it works
You create a free profile with your skills, experience and availability. Clients describe projects, and Gigged.AI’s AI helps turn them into statements of work with milestones. Its matching engine then suggests freelancers. When you’re selected, you deliver against milestones and get paid through the platform. Gigged.AI also offers internal talent marketplaces for companies, but freelancers mainly use its open talent marketplace.
Fees
Gigged.AI’s talent fee is 5% on completed outcome-based statements of work, with no fee on time-and-materials work, per a third-party profile. Its early positioning focused on roles outside IR35, with insurance-backed contracts, which appealed to UK contractors.
Getting work
List your skills precisely, since matching depends on them. Show delivery experience with clear outcomes. Keep availability updated, and respond quickly when matched.
Is it worth it?
For UK tech freelancers, Gigged.AI can bring project work with clear milestones and guaranteed payment. Volume depends on demand for your skills.
Common mistakes
Some freelancers leave skill lists vague. Others don’t update availability. Be precise and current.
Working to milestones
Outcome-based statements of work pay against agreed deliverables, not hours. Read each milestone carefully, confirm acceptance criteria and raise questions early. Clear milestones make payment straightforward.
IR35 and contracts
For UK contractors, Gigged.AI includes IR35 checks, which can matter if you work through a limited company. Read your contract and understand your status for each engagement.
Who the clients are
Clients range from large enterprises and consultancies to scale-ups and startups that need tech and digital skills quickly, often for defined projects.
Final tip
Keep a short, outcome-focused summary for each past project, since it helps both the AI matching and clients reading your profile.
Time and materials work
Some Gigged.AI engagements are time-and-materials rather than outcome-based. These pay for time worked, and the freelancer fee reported for them is zero. Clarify the engagement type before you start, since it changes how you’re paid and the fee you pay.
Is it worth it?
For UK tech freelancers, yes. Joining is free, and the fee is low compared with many marketplaces. Use it alongside other channels, since project volume varies.
Safety tips
Keep project communication and payments on the platform.
Who it doesn’t suit
Non-technical freelancers and those outside the UK will find fewer opportunities.
Profile tips
Include certifications, cloud platforms, programming languages and frameworks you know well.
Communication tips
Confirm milestones in writing, share progress at each stage and raise blockers early, so clients can approve work and release payment without delays.
Owen’s take
Gigged.AI is a promising channel for tech freelancers who like milestone-based work. Keep your profile sharp and respond fast to matches.
Who it suits
It suits UK-based developers, data specialists, designers and digital professionals. It suits less well non-technical freelancers.
Getting started
Sign up for free, list your skills and recent projects, and set your availability. Accept matches that fit your strengths.
Keeping track
Track matches, projects and fees, so you can see how much work and income the platform brings.
Similar options
- Worksome is a freelance management platform.
- YunoJuno is a UK freelance platform.
- Turing offers remote developer work.
- Lemon.io matches developers with startups.
More options are in Freelancing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to join
- Low 5% fee on outcome work
- Milestone-based payments
Cons
- Mainly UK
- Volume varies by skill
- Newer platform
FAQ
What is Gigged.AI?
An AI-powered platform matching companies with tech freelancers.
Where is Gigged.AI based?
Glasgow, Scotland.
What does Gigged.AI charge freelancers?
5% on outcome-based projects; no fee on time-and-materials work.
Is Gigged.AI free to join?
Yes.
What kind of work is on Gigged.AI?
Tech and digital projects with milestone-based statements of work.
