Once you submit a proposal, you may see an option to get insights into how your proposal and skills compare to those of other freelancers. (This feature is not available to everyone yet.)

Benefits of insights


Proposal insights show you average stats for freelancers who submitted proposals, average stats about those proposals, and whether the client has opened yours. This information is specific to the job post you’re submitting a proposal for and only shows averages, not who the freelancers are. Insights update hourly and include:

  • The job post’s total number of submitted proposals, with a breakdown of how many the client has opened, shortlisted, or responded to with a message
  • Average proposal bid amounts, with a breakdown of average bids the client responded to with a message and bids from Top Rated freelancers
  • Average stats about freelancers who submitted proposals
  • The top profile skills of freelancers who submitted proposals

You can use the insights to better understand the competitive landscape and how your experience stacks up. This can help you plan future proposals. You can also edit your bid or your profile directly from the insights section of your proposal page.

Cost for insights


The cost for getting proposal insights is up to 10 Connects. You’ll see the exact amount on the action button for getting insights.

Note:

Proposal insights do not update in real time. The insights page syncs with proposal information and updates hourly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to see proposal insights?

Proposal insights cost up to 10 Connects. You’ll see the exact number of Connects required on the get insights action button for your specific proposal.

Do I have to purchase the insights right after I submit my proposal, or can I do that later?

You’ll still have the option to get insights from your proposal page until the job closes.

How long will I have access to insights on my proposal? Will I still be able to view them after the job closes?

Yes, if you purchased access to insights before the job closed, you’ll still be able to see your insights even after the job post is filled or closed. This lets you refer back to the information when you’re ready to create your next proposal.

Do the average applicant stats include all freelancers who submit a proposal or only those the client has messaged?

The average applicant stats include all freelancers who submitted a proposal once their data syncs with the insights.

Why don’t the number of applicants shown on the job post match the number shown on the proposal stats?

The data from proposals does not update in real time. It syncs with proposal insights and updates hourly. Please check back again later for updates.

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