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Lancers API

Japans biggest freelance marketplace — partner API for project posting, matching and invoice automation.

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Our Verdict

The way into Japan's largest freelance marketplace, but only useful if you serve the JP market directly.

Pros

  • Access to large Japanese freelance pool
  • Invoice automation built into flow
  • Partner onboarding for matching

Cons

  • Japan-only marketplace scope
  • Partner-gated API, not open
  • Documentation assumes Japanese fluency
Best for: Japanese HR or procurement tools sourcing freelancers Not for: Global freelance platforms or non-JP recruitment

When to Use Lancers API

Good fit if you need

  • Partner API for freelance project posting automation
  • Matching API for talent sourcing platform integration
  • Invoice automation for Japanese freelance marketplace
  • Project data sync between Lancers and enterprise HRMS
  • Talent search API for Japanese staffing applications

Lancers API Pricing

Pricing Model
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

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