Hire with structured milestone payments and verified freelancers
Indeelancer helps buyers and independent professionals work together using milestone-based payments securely processed by Stripe.
You'll receive curated proposals from invited developers.
No platform can eliminate all project risk.
Hiring Developers Shouldn't Feel Like a Gamble
If you've tried hiring on large freelance platforms, you've likely experienced:
- Dozens of generic proposals within minutes
- Unclear pricing and vague scopes
- Pressure to pay before work is delivered
- Little protection when things go wrong
Most marketplaces optimise for volume.
Indeelancer was built to optimise for outcomes.
A Marketplace Designed for Real Projects
Indeelancer helps Australian small businesses hire software developers with clear scope, verified identities, and structured milestone payments processed by Stripe.
Curated, Invite-Only Matching
Only developers we invite — or later approve — can submit proposals. No spam bids, no pay-to-bid.
No paid bidding or boosted visibility
Developers never pay to submit proposals. Rankings are based on match quality, not wallet size.
Milestone funding required before work begins
Milestone payments are funded before any work starts, helping protect both parties. Funds are held by Stripe until you approve the work.
Milestone-based delivery and approval
Break projects into milestones. Review and approve work at each stage before releasing payment.
Transparent, simple fees
5% platform fee. No hidden charges. No surprise costs. You know exactly what you're paying.
If you're looking for the cheapest possible gig, we're probably not the right platform.
If you're looking for reliable delivery with less risk, you are.
How Hiring Works on Indeelancer
Post Your Job
Create a structured job brief with your requirements, timeline, and budget range.
A small refundable posting bond helps keep the marketplace free of spam and unserious listings.
Receive Curated Proposals
We don't open your brief to the entire marketplace. Instead, we invite a shortlist of relevant developers to respond, so you get focused, high-quality proposals — not noise.
No pay-to-bid. No proposal flooding.
Fund Milestone
Milestone payments are processed via Stripe and released once milestones are approved under platform rules.
Approve & Release
Review work at each milestone and release payment only when you're satisfied.
Why Milestone Funding Is Required
Milestone funding helps protect both sides of the transaction.
For businesses:
- You don't pay until work is delivered and reviewed
- Milestones reduce scope and delivery risk
- Clear dispute handling if something goes wrong
For developers:
- Funds are secured before work begins
- No chasing payment after delivery
This creates better projects and fewer failed engagements.
Stripe-held milestone payments
Identity verification before paid work
Evidence-based developer verification
Structured dispute review (2-5 business days)
How Developer Profiles Look
Sample profiles showing what you'll see after signup
Learn about our vetting process →
Joe Bloggs
Full-Stack Developer
Frontend
Backend
Cloud
Reliability Rating
Consistently delivers on time with high quality work
Rating Levels:
Based on on-time delivery rate
Jane Doe
WordPress Developer
CMS
Backend
Design
Reliability Rating
Reliable performance with good delivery record
Rating Levels:
Based on on-time delivery rate
John Smith
Backend Engineer
Backend
API
Cloud
Reliability Rating
Consistently delivers on time with high quality work
Rating Levels:
Based on on-time delivery rate
Profiles shown are illustrative examples and not real users.
How Buyer Profiles Look
Sample profiles showing what developers see before applying
Learn how we verify buyers →
TechStart Solutions
Sarah Chen
Trust Rating
Excellent payment history and professional conduct
Rating Levels:
Based on payment history, approvals, and completion rate
Payment History
Milestone Funded
98%
On-Time Approval
95%
Avg Approval
1.2 days
Completion
94%
Digital Growth Agency
Michael Torres
Trust Rating
Excellent payment history and professional conduct
Rating Levels:
Based on payment history, approvals, and completion rate
Payment History
Milestone Funded
92%
On-Time Approval
88%
Avg Approval
2.1 days
Completion
91%
CloudNine Innovations
Emma Williams
Trust Rating
Excellent payment history and professional conduct
Rating Levels:
Based on payment history, approvals, and completion rate
Payment History
Milestone Funded
100%
On-Time Approval
97%
Avg Approval
< 1 day
Completion
98%
Profiles, projects and ratings shown above are illustrative examples and not real marketplace participants.
For Developers: Real Work, Fairer Rules
Indeelancer removes the pay-to-bid model that forces developers to spend money just to be seen.
You never pay to submit proposals
No credits, tokens, or fees to bid. Your proposals are free.
Clients fund milestones before work starts
Know the money is secured before you commit time to a project.
Payments are released on approved milestones
Clear, structured payment schedule. No chasing invoices.
Reputation is built on delivery, not bidding
Your skills, ratings, and completed projects speak for you.
Simple, Transparent Fees
Platform fee for buyers
Added to milestone payments
Success fee for developers
Deducted from payments received
You only pay when work is approved.
Is Indeelancer Right for You?
A good fit if you are:
- An Australian small or medium business
- Hiring for real software or IT work
- Willing to fund milestones before work begins
- Focused on delivery, not proposal volume
Not a good fit if you are:
- Just browsing or price-shopping
- Looking for free quotes with no commitment
- Trying to bypass platform protections
How We're Different
We'd rather have fewer, better matches than a flood of noise.
Not open bidding chaos
Developers are curated and matched to your brief. No pay-to-bid, no race to the bottom.
Not a spam proposal model
Developers only submit proposals when invited or when your brief is opened to verified talent.
Visibility capped at 8
Each brief is shown to a maximum of 8 developers. Quality over quantity, every time.
Evidence over generic tests
Developers are verified through portfolio review, work history, and identity checks — not timed quizzes.
Ready to Hire with Confidence?
Post your job in minutes and hire software developers in Australia with confidence.
Refundable posting bond • No obligation until milestone is funded