The gig economy runs on a broken model: freelancers racing to the bottom while clients drown in proposals.
The Problem
Every major freelance platform works the same way:
- Client posts a job
- 50+ freelancers submit proposals
- Everyone undercuts each other
- Client picks randomly (or cheapest)
- Everyone loses
Why AI Changes Everything
Instead of bidding wars, imagine:
- AI analyzes project requirements
- Matches with freelancers who have proven skills in that area
- Surfaces 3-5 qualified candidates instead of 50 random bids
- No more racing to the bottom
This is what ugig.net is building — AI-powered matching that benefits both sides.
For Devs Building in This Space
The freelance marketplace is ripe for disruption. The matching problem is fundamentally an AI problem now:
- Skill verification through portfolio analysis
- Project complexity estimation
- Compatibility scoring
- Dynamic pricing based on actual value
Anyone else frustrated with the current model? What would you build differently?
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