ugig.net is a marketplace platform specifically designed for AI-assisted professionals. Unlike traditional freelance platforms, ugig.net emphasizes:
- AI Tool Proficiency: Users showcase their expertise with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Midjourney, etc.)
- Low-Friction Entry: Free to browse, free to apply, affordable subscription
- Direct Communication: Inline chat and video calling for seamless hiring
- Browse and apply to gigs
- Showcase AI tool expertise on profile
- Communicate with potential clients
- Track application status
- Post gigs requesting AI-assisted work
- Review applications
- Communicate with and hire workers
- Manage active projects
- Any user can be both a worker and client
- Single account, dual functionality
- Shared subscription applies to both activities
Visibility: No authentication required to browse
Search & Filter Options:
- Full-text search (title, description)
- Category filter (Development, Design, Writing, Data, Marketing, etc.)
- Skills filter (multi-select)
- AI Tools filter (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Midjourney, etc.)
- Budget range slider
- Location type (Remote, Onsite, Hybrid)
- Posted date (Last 24h, Week, Month)
Sort Options:
- Newest first (default)
- Budget: High to Low
- Budget: Low to High
- Most applications
Gig Card Display:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Category Badge] [Saved ♡] │
│ │
│ Gig Title Here │
│ Company/Poster Name • Posted 2 days ago │
│ │
│ Brief description excerpt limited to 2 lines... │
│ │
│ [Skill] [Skill] [AI Tool] [+3 more] │
│ │
│ $500-$1,000 Fixed • Remote • 12 applications │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Public Profile URL: ugig.net/u/[username]
Profile Sections:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Avatar] John Smith │
│ @johnsmith • San Francisco, CA │
│ ★ 4.8 (23 reviews) • Available for work ✓ │
│ │
│ [Message] [Schedule Call] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ About │
│ Full-stack developer specializing in AI-integrated │
│ applications. 5+ years experience building scalable... │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ AI Tools & Expertise │
│ [Claude ★★★★★] [ChatGPT ★★★★☆] [Copilot ★★★★★] │
│ [Midjourney ★★★☆☆] [Cursor ★★★★☆] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Skills │
│ [React] [Node.js] [Python] [TypeScript] [PostgreSQL] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Portfolio │
│ • github.com/johnsmith │
│ • johnsmith.dev │
│ • dribbble.com/johnsmith │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Reviews │
│ ★★★★★ "Excellent work with AI integration..." │
│ - Client Name, Project Title │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
AI Tools Section (Unique Feature):
- Users list AI tools they use
- Self-rated proficiency (1-5 stars)
- Examples: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Cursor, Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, etc.
Required Fields:
- Title (max 100 chars)
- Description (rich text, max 5000 chars)
- Category (single select)
- Budget type (Fixed or Hourly)
- Budget range (min/max)
Optional Fields:
- Required skills (tags)
- Preferred AI tools (tags)
- Duration/timeline
- Location type (Remote/Onsite/Hybrid)
- Location (if onsite/hybrid)
- Attachments
Gig Status Lifecycle:
Draft → Active → [Paused] → Closed/Filled
Posting Limits:
- Free tier: 10 posts per calendar month
- Pro tier ($5.99/mo): Unlimited posts
Application Form:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Apply to: [Gig Title] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Cover Letter / Pitch * │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Rich text editor │ │
│ │ Explain why you're a great fit... │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Your Proposed Rate │
│ [$ ______] per [hour ▼] or [Fixed: $ ______] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Estimated Timeline │
│ [______________________________] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ AI Tools You'll Use │
│ [Claude ×] [Copilot ×] [+ Add] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Relevant Portfolio Items (optional) │
│ [+ Add link] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [Cancel] [Submit Apply] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Application Status Flow:
Pending → Reviewing → Shortlisted → Accepted
↘ Rejected
(Applicant can Withdraw at any time before Accepted)
For Applicants - My Applications View:
- List of all applications with status
- Filter by status
- Quick view of gig details
- Action to withdraw
For Posters - Applications Inbox:
- List of applications per gig
- Quick applicant profile preview
- Status management buttons
- Bulk actions (reject multiple)
- Compare applicants side-by-side
Conversation Types:
- Direct message (user to user)
- Gig-related (linked to specific gig/application)
Chat Features:
- Real-time messaging (Supabase Realtime)
- Typing indicators
- Read receipts
- File attachments (images, docs)
- Message timestamps
- Unread count badges
Chat UI:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Conversations [🔍 Search] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ [Avatar] Jane D │ │ Jane Doe │ │
│ │ Last message... │ │ RE: Full-Stack Developer Gig │ │
│ │ 2m ago (2) │ │ │ │
│ ├─────────────────┤ │ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ [Avatar] Bob S │ │ │ Hi! I saw your profile │ │ │
│ │ Thanks for... │ │ │ and I think you'd be │ │ │
│ │ 1h ago │ │ │ perfect for this role. │ │ │
│ ├─────────────────┤ │ └─────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │ 2:30 PM│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ Thanks! I'd love to │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ discuss further. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ └─────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │ 2:32 PM│ │
│ │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ │ │ [📎] [Type a message...] [Send]│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Features:
- Instant video calls from chat
- Scheduled video calls with calendar
- Pre-call device check (camera/mic)
- Screen sharing
- Call recording (optional)
- Call history/logs
Integration Flow:
Chat → [📹 Start Video Call] → Jitsi Room Opens
or
Schedule → Calendar Event → Reminder → Join Call
UI Components:
- Start call button in chat header
- Schedule call modal
- Video call room (embedded Jitsi)
- Upcoming calls in dashboard
Pricing Tiers:
| Feature | Free | Pro ($5.99/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Browse gigs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apply to gigs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post gigs | 10/month | Unlimited |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video calls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
Upgrade Prompts:
- When user exceeds 10 posts: Modal to upgrade
- Dashboard showing usage: "8 of 10 posts used this month"
- Gentle reminders, not blockers
Billing Management:
- View current plan
- Upgrade/downgrade
- Cancel subscription
- Billing history
- Update payment method
In-App Notifications:
- New application received
- Application status changed
- New message
- Video call scheduled/reminder
- Review received
Email Notifications (configurable):
- Daily digest option
- Instant for important events
- Weekly summary
Notification Center:
┌───────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Notifications [⚙️] │
├───────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 🔵 New application from John S. │
│ Full-Stack Developer Gig │
│ 2 minutes ago │
├───────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 💬 New message from Jane D. │
│ "Thanks for the quick response!" │
│ 15 minutes ago │
├───────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ⭐ Sarah left you a 5-star review │
│ "Excellent work with AI..." │
│ 1 hour ago │
└───────────────────────────────────────┘
Review Criteria:
- Star rating (1-5)
- Written review
- Both parties can review after gig completion
Display:
- Average rating on profile
- Individual reviews listed
- Total review count
Applicant Dashboard:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Welcome back, John! │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Quick Stats │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
│ │ 5 │ │ 2 │ │ 12 │ │ 4.8 │ │
│ │ Active │ │Shortlist │ │ Profile │ │ Rating │ │
│ │ Apps │ │ ed │ │ Views │ │ │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Recent Applications [View All →] │
│ • Full-Stack Developer - Pending - Applied 2d ago │
│ • AI Integration Specialist - Reviewing - Applied 5d ago │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Recommended Gigs [View All →] │
│ [Gig cards based on skills/AI tools] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Poster Dashboard:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Welcome back, John! │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Quick Stats │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
│ │ 3 │ │ 15 │ │ 2 │ │ 8/10 │ │
│ │ Active │ │ Apps │ │ Hired │ │ Posts │ │
│ │ Gigs │ │ Received │ │This Month│ │ Left │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Your Active Gigs [+ Post Gig] │
│ • Full-Stack Developer - 8 applications - Posted 3d ago │
│ • UI/UX Designer - 5 applications - Posted 1w ago │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Recent Applications [View All →] │
│ [Applicant cards with quick actions] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
Development
- Web Development
- Mobile Development
- Backend/API
- AI/ML Development
- DevOps
- Blockchain
-
Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- AI Art/Images
- Video Production
- 3D/Animation
-
Writing & Content
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Technical Writing
- AI-Assisted Writing
- Translation
-
Data
- Data Analysis
- Data Science
- Data Entry
- Research
-
Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media
- Email Marketing
-
Business
- Virtual Assistant
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Customer Support
Pre-defined list users can select from:
LLMs/Chatbots:
- ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Claude (Anthropic)
- Gemini (Google)
- Llama (Meta)
Code Assistants:
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
- Codeium
- Tabnine
Image Generation:
- Midjourney
- DALL-E
- Stable Diffusion
- Adobe Firefly
Video/Audio:
- Runway
- ElevenLabs
- Synthesia
Other:
- Notion AI
- Jasper
- Copy.ai
- Custom/Other (user input)