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Choose your skills
From development and design to writing and marketing. Select up to 20 skills that reflect the work you want.
SKILLS, NOT GUESSWORK FOR FREELANCERS WHO KNOW WHAT THEY WANT
Your Upwork search.
Less noise.
More relevant work.
Stop repeating the same searches between projects. Choose the skills you want to sell and the budgets you’ll consider. EarlyBird brings matching opportunities to your inbox, with a dashboard to help you decide what deserves a closer look.
7 days free, then $19 USD/month for US customers. Cancel before renewal. No ChatGPT setup required.
LESS TAB SWITCHING.
MORE TIME FOR YOUR CRAFT.
MORE TIME FOR YOUR CRAFT.
Email
↗ Telegram
# Slack
A SMALL SETUP. A BETTER ROUTINE.Tell us what work
Tell us what work
you actually want.
Skip the endless refresh. Tell EarlyBird what a relevant opportunity looks like, and make room for the work you enjoy.
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Set your budget
Choose a minimum fixed-price project budget and hourly rate. Keep your alerts focused on your price range.
YOUR TIME HAS VALUE03
Start with email
Save your preferences and enable email. Browse matches in your dashboard. Add other connections only if they suit your routine.
OPPORTUNITIES, DELIVEREDALERTS WHEN YOU’RE BUSY. CLARITY WHEN YOU’RE READY.A fresh perspective
Get alerts + my dashboard
A fresh perspective
on your next project.
Compare the work, budget, and skills before opening every job. Try the example views below before creating an account.
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Catch up on recent opportunities.See what’s new and narrow your search by keyword, date, or job type.
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Find work in your price range.Compare fixed budgets and hourly rates separately, with the highest first.
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See where your skills fit.Explore a visual skill breakdown or group matching jobs by what you do best.
This preview uses sample jobs. Start a 7-day trial to explore live matches with your own preferences. Dashboard filters do not change your saved alerts.
earlybird. / find jobsSAMPLE DATA
YOUR OPPORTUNITY DESK
Find your next good fit.
Matching jobs3
Top fixed budget$4,800
Top hourly rate$65/hr
Your latest matches · Most recent first
Web Design2 hours ago
Brand website for a creative studio
Fixed price$2,400
React4 hours ago
React developer for a SaaS dashboard
Hourly$65/hr
Web DesignYesterday
Redesign an ecommerce storefront
Fixed price$4,800
RIGHT PLACE. LESS FRICTION.Your opportunities.
Your opportunities.
Your favorite inbox.
You already have a way of working.
Your job alerts should fit into it.
01Email
A familiar home for your next opportunity. Sent to your account email.
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Telegram
Keep your job alerts close, wherever you are. Connect your Telegram account.
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Slack
Bring matching jobs into your workspace. Connect through Slack.
DO YOU NEED ANOTHER TOOL?Keep what works.
Keep what works.
Add what’s missing.
EarlyBird is an extra subscription. It should earn a place in your routine—not add another screen you feel obliged to check.
Enough when your current search works.
Upwork has filtered searches and saved feeds. Eligible Freelancer Plus members can receive alerts based on previous proposals, with rate and contract-type preferences.
If those results and delivery options already suit you, you may not need EarlyBird.
Useful when you want a different routine.
Set your chosen skills and separate fixed-price and hourly minimums. Get matches through email, Telegram, or Slack. Review them by recency, budget, or skill in your dashboard.
Consider it for those controls and channels without repeatedly reopening the same searches. It does not provide exclusive jobs or guarantee better results.
Native features checked 21 September 2026: Upwork saved searches · Upwork job alerts.
ONE PLAN. A CLEAR FOCUS.A clear price.
A clear price.
A focused job search.
A simpler way to discover Upwork jobs.
Built around the opportunities you want.
Basic
JOB ALERTS$19USD / month
7-day free trial. Then billed monthly at the US price.
- Up to 20 selected skills
- Minimum fixed-price and hourly budgets
- Email job alerts
- Telegram and Slack connections
- Job dashboard with search and filters
- Recent jobs, top budgets, and skill groups
- Editable alert preferences
- ChatGPT connection via Developer mode
- Setup guide and ready-to-use workflow prompts
After 7 free days, your subscription renews at $19 USD/month for US customers. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid the first charge, or before your next renewal to stop future billing. Cancel through Billing; paid access continues until the end of the paid period. Checkout shows applicable taxes and regional pricing. Upwork Connects and any ChatGPT subscription are separate.
OPTIONAL / FOR YOUR EXISTING AI WORKFLOWAlready use ChatGPT?
Already use ChatGPT?
Bring your matches along.
Your alerts and dashboard work on their own. If you already use ChatGPT, connect EarlyBird to compare matches and optionally add Upwork’s separate app for supported actions.
EarlyBird finds the fit.
Your saved skills and budgets shape your matches. Ask for recent jobs, details, or a budget comparison.
ChatGPT helps you decide.
Compare scope, spot missing details, and prepare a thoughtful response using your real experience.
Upwork handles the next step.
Connect Upwork’s separate app for supported actions, including proposals. Review the job, terms, and any Connects cost before approving.
EarlyBird does not submit applications. Upwork actions require a separate connection and depend on its current capabilities. This is a user-directed workflow, not unattended automation.
FOUNDER CASE STUDY
Spot the match. Move quickly.
In this founder-reported example, EarlyBird surfaced the opportunity, ChatGPT helped assess it and draft a proposal, and Upwork submitted after approval. The founder was then invited to a call.
The founder reports noticing the job within a minute of posting. This is one experience, not a measured delivery guarantee or typical customer outcome. A call invitation is not a hire.
BUILT BY A FREELANCER, FOR FREELANCERSSomeone who knows
Someone who knows
the work behind the work.
EarlyBird was created by Ioannis G., an Upwork freelancer specializing in automation and integrations.
The focus is practical: bring matching opportunities into the tools you already use, so you can spend your time evaluating the right work.
Ioannis G.Founder, EarlyBird · Athens, Greece
What is EarlyBird?+
EarlyBird is an independent Upwork job alert service for freelancers. Choose your skills and minimum fixed-price and hourly budgets, then receive matching job alerts by email, Telegram, or Slack.
Can EarlyBird help me get started on Upwork?+
EarlyBird helps you discover relevant job opportunities and spend less time repeating searches. You still need an Upwork account, a clear profile, and a thoughtful application. Alerts do not guarantee interviews or jobs.
Do I need to connect my Upwork profile?+
No. Set up your alerts with your skills and budget preferences. You do not need to provide an Upwork profile link.
Where will I receive job alerts?+
Enable email alerts for your account email address, or connect Telegram and Slack in your alert settings. You can use more than one delivery channel.
Can I browse matching jobs in a dashboard?+
Yes. Basic includes your Find jobs dashboard. Explore recent opportunities, compare fixed budgets and hourly rates separately, search by keyword, and group jobs by skill. Dashboard filters do not change your saved alerts. It shows available matches, not a record of which alerts were delivered.
Can I change my filters later?+
Yes. You can select up to 20 skills, update your minimum project budget and hourly rate, and change email delivery in your alert settings. Save your changes to apply them.
Can I use EarlyBird in ChatGPT?+
Yes. Manually connect EarlyBird through ChatGPT Developer mode to read matches, compare budgets, and manage alert preferences. You need an eligible ChatGPT account. Our setup guide includes the server URL and example prompts; the public directory listing is not yet available.
Does EarlyBird apply to jobs for me?+
EarlyBird itself does not submit applications. You can separately connect Upwork’s own ChatGPT app for supported Upwork actions, including proposals. Review the listing, proposal, and any Connects cost before approving.
Does EarlyBird automatically learn from my choices?+
Your saved skills and budgets control your alerts. Refine them as you learn what you want; EarlyBird does not currently claim to learn automatically from clicks or applications.
What does it cost, and how do I cancel?+
US pricing is $19 USD/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel in Billing before your trial ends to avoid the first charge, or before renewal to stop future billing. Paid access continues through the paid period. Taxes and regional prices are shown in checkout.
A MORE FOCUSED JOB SEARCH
THE ALERT GUIDEStart with a little clarity.
How to choose useful job alerts ↗
Skills, budgets, and a search that fits your work.
GETTING STARTEDBuild a focused Upwork routine ↗
From choosing your services to evaluating a job.