Bootstrapped

We build software for startups.

Visit Website
May 8, 2025 UpWork sucks. Agencies charge too much.So we built something better. 👋 We're Bootstrapped

UpWork sucks. Agencies charge too much.
So we built something better.

👋 We're Bootstrapped — a platform that combines the trust and structure of an agency with the flexibility and affordability of freelance talent.

Here’s how it works:

  • We vet freelancers for both skill and reliability

  • We scope the work and set clear deliverables

  • We oversee delivery and keep projects on track

  • We charge one simple hourly rate—no hidden markups, no bloat

If you’re a founder, small business, or team lead trying to build software without blowing your budget, Bootstrapped is for you.

We're bootstrapped (of course), profitable, and helping clients ship products without wasting time or money.

Happy to answer questions, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), or help you scope your next project.

2 Comments

  1. 1
    Nice, this makes a lot of sense. What's been the most surprising part of it so far?
  2. 1
    The gap between freelance marketplaces and full agencies is real — pricing and trust both suffer in the middle. What's the actual wedge that makes yours different from just another freelancer directory?

About

UpWork sucks. Agencies charge too much. So we built a platform with the quality guardrails of an agency—pre-vetted talent, project oversight, scoped deliverables—without the agency markup.