What it is
Mostaql is an Arabic freelance platform owned by Hsoub, one of the best-known marketplaces connecting project owners in the Arab world with Arabic-speaking freelancers. Clients post a project in Arabic and receive offers from specialists in programming, web development, design, writing, translation, marketing and consulting, and a shared language and culture removes many misunderstandings.
How it works
A client adds a project with a description, budget and timeline, freelancers submit offers, and the client picks the best fit and agrees details. Payment goes through an escrow-style system that holds funds until the work is delivered and approved. The platform provides messaging, dispute tools and mutual reviews, and your profile and portfolio showcase your experience.
Fees and payouts
The platform deducts a commission from the project value, announced at roughly 10% to 15% depending on the value and current policy. Withdrawal options include local-friendly methods such as bank transfer, PayPal and some regional wallets. Check the official fee page for the current percentage and minimum withdrawal before pricing your work.
Who it suits and what to watch
It suits Arabic speakers at every level and is a good gateway for those who prefer not to compete in English at first. Price competition can be strong, so focus on a clear, high-quality proposal. Submit detailed offers and avoid dealing outside the platform so that you keep your escrow protection.
Practical tips
Read the project brief carefully and propose how you will execute it, when you will deliver and what you need from the client; generic offers are rarely accepted. Write your bio in clear Arabic and add a real portfolio. Avoid price wars and highlight your experience and speed. Agree milestones and deliverables in writing inside the platform and deliver on time, because your ratings are your capital.
Common mistakes
Common errors are one-line offers with no detail, accepting prices below the effort required, replying late, agreeing to unlimited edits, and exchanging contact details to pay outside the platform, which voids protection.
Alternatives and verdict
For global markets with higher currencies look at Upwork and Freelancer, and for Arabic micro-services try Khamsat. Mostaql is a natural choice for Arabic speakers and Arab clients; start there, then widen to global platforms as your skills and language grow.