Pay Freelancers with Confidence
Payment protection ensures you only pay when you're 100% satisfied with the work delivered
Why Clients Choose PayHeld
Never lose money on bad work again. Hire with complete peace of mind.
Payment Protection
Money securely held until work is delivered and approved. Your funds are safe until you're satisfied.
Quality Assurance
Review deliverables before releasing payment. Request unlimited revisions until it's perfect.
Dispute Resolution
Built-in mediation if issues arise. Fair, evidence-based decisions to protect your investment.
No-Risk Hiring
5-day auto-approval or request revisions. Only pay when you're completely satisfied with the work.
Transparent Pricing
Freelancers pay 5% on FREE plan, or 0% after volume thresholds on PRO/BUSINESS. Clients pay nothing—zero fees for hiring.
Top Freelancers
Access verified, rated professionals. See portfolios, reviews, and ratings before you hire.
How It Works for Clients
Five simple steps to hire freelancers with complete protection
Find Your Freelancer
Anywhere you want - Use our directory, Quick Match AI, bring freelancers from Upwork/Fiverr, or hire someone you know
Create & Pay
Send payment link or create payment project. Funds held securely
Freelancer Delivers
Track progress with milestones and receive deliverables
Review & Approve
Check quality, request revisions if needed, or approve to release
Payment Released
Freelancer gets paid after approval. Leave a review and rating
Perfect for Any Transaction
PayHeld isn't just for online work—use payment links for any project or transaction, online or in-person
Online & Digital Services
Web Development
$500-5,000Hire developers for custom websites, web apps, or SaaS platforms with milestone-based payments.
Logo Design
$100-1,000Get professional branding and logo design with unlimited revisions until perfect.
Content Writing
$50-500Quality blog posts, articles, and copy from verified writers. Pay only for approved content.
Video Editing
$200-2,000Professional video editing for YouTube, ads, or corporate content with revision rounds.
Real-World Services & Local TransactionsUse Payment Links Anywhere
Home Repairs
$200-5,000Pay contractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing, or renovation work. Only release payment when job is complete and inspected.
Vehicle Services
$500-10,000Buying a used car? Hire a mechanic for pre-purchase inspection. Payment held until inspection report delivered.
Event Services
$300-3,000Hire photographers, caterers, DJs, or event planners. Payment protection ensures they show up and deliver as promised.
Local Goods
$100-20,000Buying furniture, electronics, or equipment locally? Use PayHeld to protect your purchase until you verify condition.
Landscaping
$500-8,000Hire landscapers for yard work, tree removal, or garden design. Payment released when work meets expectations.
Personal Services
$50-2,000Tutoring, fitness training, legal consulting, or any professional service. Payment protection both parties.
Payment Links Work for Any Transaction
Whether you're hiring a developer online or paying a contractor to fix your roof, PayHeld's payment links provide payment protection for any project. Create a payment link, send it via text or email, and funds are held securely until the job is done.
Trusted by 10,000+ Clients
See what clients are saying about PayHeld's payment protection
"I never worry about losing money on bad work anymore. PayHeld's payment protection gives me complete peace of mind when hiring freelancers."
"PayHeld saved me $3,000 when a freelancer ghosted. The dispute resolution was fair and got my money back quickly."
"The milestone payment feature is perfect for large projects. I only release funds when each phase is complete and approved."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about hiring on PayHeld
Premium Features for Growing Teams
Upgrade to PRO or BUSINESS for advanced features that scale with your hiring needs
Milestone Payments
Split large projects into phases (PRO+)
Quick Match AI
Find perfect freelancer in minutes
Payment Links
Easy invoicing for repeat clients
Multi-Currency
Pay in your local currency
Instant Support
PRO/BUSINESS get priority help
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you save with PRO vs FREE
Ready to Hire with Confidence?
Join thousands of clients who protect their payments with PayHeld's payment protection system
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