What is RemoteGenies?

RemoteGenies is a dedicated freelance marketplace built by Filipinos, for Filipinos, to connect top-tier, pre-vetted Filipino freelancers (“Genies”) with clients worldwide. Every Genie on the platform undergoes a strict vetting process that includes skills assessments, background checks, and admin review before being allowed to work on client tasks. The platform focuses on task-based hiring rather than long, open-ended contracts, and each task comes with a dedicated Project Coordinator who ensures accountability, quality, and on-time delivery.

How is it different from Upwork or Fiverr?

  1. Pre-Vetted Talent Only
    • RemoteGenies: Every Genie is screened before joining, so clients don’t have to sift through hundreds of unverified profiles.
    • Upwork/Fiverr: Anyone can create an account and list services; quality varies greatly, and clients often need to do their own vetting.
  2. Dedicated Project Coordinator
    • RemoteGenies: Each task has a Project Coordinator who manages communication, progress tracking, and deadlines, ensuring the client’s requirements are met.
    • Upwork/Fiverr: No built-in accountability partner; clients manage freelancers directly.
  3. Task-Based Hiring with Bidding
    • RemoteGenies: Clients post a task, matched Genies bid based on their estimated hours and expertise. The client chooses the Genie they want.
    • Upwork: Similar bidding, but without pre-vetting and without a built-in coordinator.
    • Fiverr: Service providers post pre-set “gigs” with fixed prices; clients choose from listings.
  4. Focus on Top-Tier Filipino Talent
    • RemoteGenies: 100% of freelancers are from the Philippines, known for high-quality work, strong English skills, and cultural compatibility with global clients.
    • Upwork/Fiverr: Global talent pool without a focus on a single, specialized market.
  5. Community Impact – GenieScholar Initiative
    • RemoteGenies: For every 200 hours worked on the platform, one Filipino child’s education is funded for a year.
    • Upwork/Fiverr: No built-in social impact program tied to project completions.


Feature RemoteGenies 💜 Upwork ❌ Fiverr ❌
Talent Quality 100% pre-vetted Filipino freelancers, screened for skills, experience, and reliability before joining. Open marketplace — anyone can join; client must do their own vetting. Open marketplace — anyone can list gigs; quality varies widely.
Hiring Model Task-based with bidding from a curated list of matched Genies. Clients post jobs; freelancers bid from the global pool. Freelancers post pre-priced “gigs” for clients to purchase.
Accountability Every task has a dedicated Project Coordinator ensuring quality, deadlines, and smooth communication. No built-in coordinator — clients manage freelancers directly. No built-in coordinator — clients manage freelancers directly.
Focus Exclusively top-tier Filipino talent for global clients. Global talent, no specific market focus. Global talent, no specific market focus.
Payment Process Credits purchased in advance, released after task completion and approval; 7-day holding period for dispute resolution. Escrow system with client approval for release. Payment processed when order is marked complete.
Social Impact GenieScholar: for every 200 hours worked, funds a year of education for a Filipino child. None. None.
Client Effort Minimal — pre-vetting and coordinator handle screening and task management. Higher — client must review, vet, and manage freelancers themselves. Higher — client must sift through listings and manage directly.