Find freelance clients on Reddit
Skip Upwork fees and cold pitching. CatchIntent finds businesses actively looking for freelancers like you.
Freelancing is a constant hustle for clients
Between project work and client hunting, there's little time for anything else. Platform fees eat your margins.
Platform race to bottom
Upwork and Fiverr drive prices down with global competition. Talented freelancers compete on price instead of value.
20% platform fees
Freelance platforms take massive cuts. A $5,000 project becomes $4,000 after fees.
Cold outreach fatigue
Cold emails and LinkedIn messages get ignored. Businesses don't want to be pitched.
Inconsistent pipeline
Freelance income is unpredictable. You're either drowning in work or desperately searching.
Missing direct opportunities
Businesses post on Reddit looking for freelancers every day. Without monitoring, you never see these requests.
Find direct freelance clients
CatchIntent monitors Reddit, X, LinkedIn, HN, and Bluesky for businesses actively seeking freelance help.
Freelancer requests
Find posts asking 'looking for a freelance developer' or 'need a designer for a project.' Direct client opportunities.
Project discussions
Detect businesses discussing projects they need help with. Reach out before they post on Upwork.
Skill-based tracking
Monitor for your specific skills: React development, UX design, copywriting, data analysis, whatever you offer.
Budget conversations
Find posts mentioning project budgets. Qualify opportunities and avoid price-shoppers.
Startup and founder communities
Track r/startups, r/entrepreneur, and HN where founders actively seek freelance talent.
How it works
Get started in minutes, not days
Define your freelance skills
Add keywords for your services: 'freelance developer,' 'UX designer,' 'content writer,' plus specific technologies or niches.
AI finds client opportunities
CatchIntent identifies posts from businesses seeking freelancers, discussing projects, or asking for recommendations.
Receive qualified leads
Get alerts for businesses actively seeking freelance help. Focus on opportunities that match your skills and rates.
Engage and win clients
Respond with relevant experience and portfolio examples. Build direct client relationships without platform fees.
Why teams choose CatchIntent
Zero platform fees
Keep 100% of your project fee. No 20% Upwork cut. Direct client relationships.
Higher-quality clients
Reddit clients aren't price-shopping on Fiverr. They're looking for expertise and willing to pay for it.
Consistent lead flow
Stop the feast-or-famine cycle. Build a predictable pipeline of opportunities.
Direct relationships
Build long-term client relationships. Repeat business without platform lock-in.
Showcase expertise
Responding to questions demonstrates your knowledge. Clients see your expertise before hiring.
Time savings
Stop manually searching Reddit and refreshing job boards. CatchIntent brings opportunities to you.
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Pay for high-quality signals, not keyword noise. All plans include monitoring across all supported platforms.
Free Trial
$07-day free trial included with every plan. Try CatchIntent risk-free.
Basic
For solo founders testing the waters.
Pro
PopularFor teams ready to scale outreach.
Enterprise
For teams who need the best signals & full control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of freelancers can use this?
Any freelancer: developers, designers, writers, marketers, consultants, video editors, virtual assistants, and more. If businesses seek your services online, it works.
Which communities should I monitor?
r/forhire, r/freelance, r/startups, r/Entrepreneur, r/smallbusiness, plus niche communities for your specialty. CatchIntent monitors all relevant communities.
How do I stand out from other freelancers?
Speed and specificity. Be first to respond with relevant experience. Show you understand their specific problem, not just generic skills.
Is this better than Upwork?
For finding direct clients, yes. No fees, no race to bottom, better client quality. Use this alongside platforms for maximum pipeline.
How do I handle pricing discussions?
Move to DMs or email for detailed pricing. Public responses should focus on understanding their needs and demonstrating expertise.
Can I track multiple skills?
Yes! Create separate listeners for different services to track various opportunity types.
Have more questions? Browse all FAQs or book a demo to talk to our team.