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oDesk vs. project-based marketplaces:

	oDesk	Project Marketplaces
Job Type	Hourly jobs with real-time visibility into work done Fixed-price jobs	Fixed-price projects only
Payment	Automated time tracking Simple weekly billing Hourly jobs paid weekly, based on proof of progress automatically generated as you work	Complex agreements per project No proof of work aside from finished product
Job Length	Long-term or short-term	Simple, short-term jobs, normally <2 weeks
Specifications	Hourly jobs: Flexible deliverables; targets likely to evolve Keep contractors on your workteam and assign tasks as needed Fixed price jobs: Clearly defined deliverables	Clearly defined targets stated upfront Deliverables are difficult to change Rehire contractors whenever more work is needed