Great freelancers shouldn't be hard to find.
Hire Local NL is a free directory of independent freelancers in the Netherlands. It exists for two reasons: to help people find the right person close to home, and to give small, independent businesses the visibility they deserve.
Hi, I'm Alex, operations partner for founders and the person behind The Freelance Besties.
Every week I see the same thing. Someone needs a copywriter, a photographer or a VA, so they ask ChatGPT, scroll Instagram, or post "does anyone know someone?" in a group chat. Meanwhile, brilliant independent freelancers are right around the corner, just hard to find.
I'm a freelancer myself, so I know how much time and energy goes into being visible. Hire Local NL is my way of making that a little easier: one friendly place where independent freelancers can be found, and where finding the right person takes minutes, not weeks.
How it works
Freelancers add their business
It's free and takes about three minutes. Only the owner can add a business, so nobody is listed without their OK.
We check every listing
I look at every submission myself: a KVK registration, a real website or social media, and services delivered by the freelancer.
You find your go-to freelancer
Search by service, city or language, then contact them directly. No middleman, no fees, no sign-up.
Who can join
- Independent freelancers based in the Netherlands
- Registered at KVK
- No employees, and you deliver the work yourself
- Offering services, and actively working (an active website, Instagram or LinkedIn)
Makers (candles, ceramics, jewellery, art) are coming in a next version. Join the waitlist to hear first.
Our promises
- Free to listListing your business is free. We don't do paid listings.
- Only with your OKNobody is listed without adding themselves.
- Your data stays yoursWe never sell or share it.
- Leave anytimeAsk and your listing is removed within 7 days.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Listing your business is free, and so is searching. Hire Local NL doesn't do paid listings: every freelancer gets the same place, whatever their budget. If it ever needs to cover its costs, that will come from things like sponsored articles or partners, always clearly labelled, and never from charging freelancers to be listed.
How do I change or remove my listing?
Use the "Change or remove" link on your listing, or email me. Removals are done within 7 days, no questions asked.
How do you choose who's listed?
Every listing is checked against the criteria above: registered at KVK, no employees, services delivered by the freelancer, and actively working (an active website, Instagram or LinkedIn). Network marketing, affiliate-only offers and anything hateful are never listed.
Why can't makers join yet?
Makers need a few different things, like product photos and shop links, so they'll get their own space in a next version. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know.
I know a great freelancer. Can I recommend them?
Yes please! Send them the link to add their business, or recommend them here and I'll reach out once. They decide for themselves whether to join.
Built in public during SheBuilds
Hire Local NL started as my project for SheBuilds Learning Edition with Lovable. It's growing step by step, so things will change, and I'd love to hear what you'd like to see.
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Questions, ideas or a freelancer you love? I read every message.