SolidGigs is a paid membership that finds freelance jobs for you. Its team of “gig hunters”, supported by AI matching, scans job boards, marketplaces, company sites, requests for proposals and social media, then sends filtered leads to your inbox every weekday. You apply directly to the client, and SolidGigs takes no commission on the work you win.
At a glance
| What it is | A subscription that delivers curated freelance leads |
| How you earn | From the clients you land; SolidGigs takes no cut |
| Cost | A monthly membership; check the current price at checkout |
| Who it’s for | Writers, designers, developers, marketers and other freelancers |
| Extras | Training resources, templates and guides for freelancers |
| Where it works | Remote, worldwide |
How SolidGigs works
When you join, you set your preferences: your skills, the kind of work you want and keywords to match. SolidGigs then sends leads that fit, by email and in a web dashboard, each weekday. Every lead links to the original posting, where you apply or send your pitch directly to the client.
The key difference from marketplaces like Upwork or Fiverr is that SolidGigs isn’t a marketplace. It doesn’t host the work, handle payments or take a percentage. It’s a filter that saves you the hours of scrolling through job boards to find the good gigs.
Cost
SolidGigs charges a monthly membership. Published reviews quote different prices from different times, so don’t rely on them: check the live price, any trial offer and the cancellation terms on SolidGigs’ own checkout before you sign up. SolidGigs has said members keep their price as long as they stay subscribed.
Getting results from it
Leads only pay if you pitch well. Set narrow preferences so you see fewer, better-matched gigs. Reply fast, since good leads attract many applicants. Keep a short, tailored pitch template and a few strong samples ready to send. Track which kinds of leads turn into replies and adjust your preferences from there.
What the leads look like
Leads cover the usual freelance fields: writing and content, design, development, marketing, video and virtual assistance. Each one gives a short summary of the job, the type of client and a link to apply. Some are one-off projects, others are ongoing contracts. Because SolidGigs pulls from many sources, you’ll see work you wouldn’t spot on the big marketplaces, such as roles posted on company career pages or in niche communities.
A simple weekly routine
Spend ten minutes each morning scanning the day’s leads, pick the two or three best fits and apply before lunch. Once a week, review which pitches got replies and refine your template. Keep a simple spreadsheet of where you applied, so you can follow up after a few days. Freelancers who treat leads like a daily habit see far better results than those who check once in a while.
Who gets the most out of it
SolidGigs works best for freelancers who already have a portfolio and a clear service, and who want to move beyond crowded marketplaces where clients compare dozens of cheap bids. It’s less useful for complete beginners with no samples, because most leads expect proof of work.
Owen’s take
The pitch is simple: pay a small monthly fee and get back the hours you’d spend hunting for gigs. For an established freelancer, that trade can pay for itself with one decent client, and keeping 100% of what you earn beats a marketplace’s cut. For beginners, I’d build a portfolio on a marketplace first. Leads don’t help if you can’t show work, and a subscription you don’t use is just a cost.
Who it suits
It suits freelancers with a portfolio who want steady, filtered leads and no platform fees on their earnings. It suits less well beginners with no samples, or anyone who prefers a marketplace that handles payment protection.
Similar options
- Upwork is a full marketplace with payment protection and a service fee.
- Fiverr lets buyers come to you through fixed-price gigs.
- FlexJobs is a paid board for vetted remote and flexible jobs.
More options are in Gig Work and Freelancing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Curated leads every weekday, saving search time
- No commission on work you land
- Training resources included
Cons
- Monthly fee whether or not you land work
- You still compete with other applicants
- Less useful without a portfolio
FAQ
Does SolidGigs take a commission?
No. You deal with clients directly and keep everything you earn. SolidGigs charges a monthly membership instead.
Is SolidGigs a freelance marketplace?
No. It finds and filters leads from other sources and sends them to you. You apply on the original posting.
How much does SolidGigs cost?
It’s a monthly subscription. Check the current price and trial terms on SolidGigs’ checkout before signing up.
Is SolidGigs good for beginners?
It helps most if you already have samples. Beginners may do better building a portfolio on a marketplace first.
