Stop Burning Connects on Proposals
That Never Win.
Upwork has thousands of proposals for every job. Runvax lets you find businesses that already need a website and pitch them before any competitor even knows they exist.
Find local clients now — it's free →The Upwork Reality
- ✕95%+ of proposals go unanswered. You spend Connects and time — for nothing.
- ✕Top-Rated badge takes months of low-paid work just to earn the badge.
- ✕Contract fees, service fees, and withdrawal fees eat 15–20% of every dollar.
- ✕Clients from expensive countries expect global-quality portfolios at low rates.
- ✕One bad client review can tank your entire JSS score and kill your visibility.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 🔴 Upwork | 🟢 Runvax |
|---|---|---|
| Client acquisition | Submit proposals and compete with 10–50 freelancers per job | You reach businesses directly — you are the only person pitching |
| Cost to apply | Spend Connects (paid tokens) for every proposal — win or lose | No tokens, no bids — unlimited outreach on paid plans |
| Commission | 10% service fee on all earnings (plus contract fee) | Zero platform commission — you keep every naira |
| Client type | Global clients who may demand complex portfolios | Local businesses in your city who need a basic website — easier close |
| Pricing control | Race to the bottom in a saturated global market | You quote local market rates directly — no global price pressure |
| Proposal success rate | 1–5% win rate on most proposals due to saturation | Direct outreach to warm leads (no website = confirmed need) |
| Speed to first client | Weeks or months building profile, reviews, and JSS score | First outreach in under 5 minutes — free plan, no card |
| Account risk | Account can be suspended; you lose all earnings history | You own every client relationship — nothing to lose |
Why Local Outreach Beats Global Platforms for Nigerian & African Freelancers
Upwork was built for global remote work. But most web designers in Lagos, Accra, or Nairobi don't need global clients — they need the thousands of local businesses in their own city that still have no website.
A restaurant in Ikeja with no website is a warm lead. They know they need one. They just haven't been approached yet. With Runvax, you find that restaurant, get their phone number, and send a personalized WhatsApp message in under 3 minutes.
That restaurant will pay ₦150,000–₦300,000 for a basic website. You keep every kobo. No Upwork, no Fiverr, no platform fee.
Find clients the smart way
Free plan. No credit card. Search any city in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or the UK and find businesses with no website in seconds.
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