Reach experts while they compare software
Freelancers and small businesses rarely choose a tool on the first vendor website they visit. They compare alternatives, pricing and fit — then make a decision.
Fastlancer puts your product in that comparison moment: in relevant categories, on comparison pages and in editorial guides.
600+
curated tools across 16 categories
100+
editorial reviews, comparisons and guides
DE + EN
DACH-focused, bilingual reach for international tools
Fastlancer is a growing platform for freelancers, founders, creators and small teams — experts actively looking for software.
Packages
Verify and grow your presence
Verified Listing
Your tool is reviewed for completeness and listed in the most relevant Fastlancer category. Paid once, no follow-up costs.
- Listing in a relevant category
- Verified tool notice on your entry
- Company-submitted details checked for completeness
- Profile details reviewed at least twice per year
- Badge for your website
Featured Category
A highlighted placement in one relevant Fastlancer category. Booking Featured makes your tool verified automatically — the Verified notice is included for as long as the subscription runs.
- Verified Listing included automatically — at no extra cost
- Highlighted placement in one relevant category
- Placement remains active while the Featured subscription is active (monthly cancellable)
- Verified notice on your entry and a badge for your website
Free Listing
Suggest your tool for editorial review. Fastlancer is curated for freelancers, solo business owners and small teams — we check every submission for audience fit.
- Editorial review of your submission
- If accepted: an entry in the relevant category
- Category, wording and timing are decided by the editorial team
- Can be upgraded to a Verified Listing at any time
How placements work
Fastlancer remains editorially independent. Paid packages provide visibility and listing services — never a guaranteed rating, ranking, traffic volume or conversion rate.
We only accept tools that are relevant for freelancers and small businesses. If a tool is not a fit, we refund the booking before publication.
Custom campaigns & editorial formats
Looking for a campaign beyond the standard packages? Tell us your goal and we'll put together an offer that fits.
- Homepage placement
- Deal or discount campaign
- Newsletter slot
- Calculator-result sponsorship
- Mention in best-of guides
- Priority in comparison tables
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost?
Flat rates are listed in the packages above: Verified Listing €39 one-time, Featured Category €39/month, Sponsored Review €590, plus German VAT where applicable. Suggesting a tool for editorial review is free. For custom formats (homepage, deals, campaigns), message us directly.
How can I pay?
By credit card or PayPal (Stripe checkout), or via classic invoice and bank transfer. Monthly packages run as subscriptions cancellable monthly. Details in the Partner Terms.
How fast will I be live?
Featured slots and verified badges within days after onboarding; sponsored reviews within 1–2 weeks. We commit to a date in the onboarding email.
Do paid reviews get a better rating?
No. We name strengths and weaknesses regardless of whether money changed hands. Paid
links carry an asterisk and rel="sponsored", paid listings carry the Verified badge.
Do you list every tool?
No. The tool has to fit our audience — freelancers, the self-employed, and small businesses. You can suggest any tool for free via Suggest a tool — inclusion remains an editorial decision. For paid bookings: if your tool is not a fit, we refund before publication, with an explanation.
Can I submit my tool myself?
Yes, in two ways. Free: suggest your tool for editorial consideration via Suggest a tool — category, copy and timing remain editorial decisions, inclusion is not guaranteed. Or with the Verified Listing (€39 one-time): you book first, submit your details via a short form (link in the confirmation email), we review editorially and list your tool with the verified badge — if it's not a fit, we refund with an explanation.