Freelancer Comparison Scorecard
Compare shortlisted freelancers on samples close to your project, their rate, availability and how they communicate, and share a weighted ranking before you hire.
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Score each option, 1 to 5
| Criterion | Freelancer A | Freelancer B | Freelancer C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samples close to our project ×5 | |||
| Understanding of the brief ×4 | |||
| Rate or quote for the work ×4 | |||
| Available for our timeline ×4 | |||
| Communication so far ×3 | |||
| References or reviews we checked ×3 |
Ranking
Score the options to see them ranked by your weights.
Free, no sign-up to try. Your comparison becomes a Room you can edit, publish and share.
How it works
How the Freelancer Comparison Scorecard works
- 1
Pick what to compare
Choose from the list or add your own, two to six options.
- 2
Weight and score
Weight each criterion, then score each option from 1 to 5. The ranking updates as you go.
- 3
Share and decide
Create a Room with the comparison, a team vote and a checklist for the final decision.
Worked example
What it makes
The starting criteria for a freelancer comparison, with example scores for three unnamed options to show how the weighting works. Your Room uses your own options and scores.
| Criterion (weight) | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samples close to our project (5) | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Understanding of the brief (4) | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Rate or quote for the work (4) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Available for our timeline (4) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Communication so far (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| References or reviews we checked (3) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Weighted score | 74.8/100 | 73/100 | 67.8/100 |
Weighted score = sum of (weight × score) ÷ sum of (weight × 5), out of 100.
Who it's for
Who uses it
Small businesses
Hire a designer or writer with a clear reason.
Project managers
Compare contractors for a short project.
Founders
Pick a developer when quotes look alike.
Good to know
What to consider
- A small paid test task tells you more than a portfolio.
- Compare quotes on the same scope; ask what each one excludes.
Questions
About the Freelancer Comparison Scorecard
Does WZRD rate these products?
No. You score each option on your own criteria; WZRD only does the weighted maths and lays out the result. Check prices and features on each vendor's own site, because they change often.
Should the cheapest quote win?
Not on its own. Rate is one weighted criterion; samples and understanding of the brief usually matter more.
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