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Lemon.io

Freelance Professional · Senior developer marketplace, take rate varies
B-

Good (B-) — Side Hustle Honesty Grade

Lemon.io vets and matches senior software developers — primarily from Eastern Europe and Latin America — with U.S. startup clients. Talent quality is solid; rates are competitive (lower than Toptal, higher than Upwork). Clean operational record.

73
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
B-
Worker Protection
B
Payment Reliability
B+
Talent Vetting
B+
Honest Earning
B-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Eastern European + Latin American senior developer focus
  • Vetting process for developer talent
  • U.S. startup customer base
  • Clean operational record

/ Best for

Senior developers in Eastern Europe and Latin America seeking access to U.S. startup engagements.

/ Watch out for

Volume of opportunities is meaningful but smaller than Andela or Toptal; treat as a supplemental rather than primary platform.