Rahul runs a small HR-tech startup in Gurugram. His React developer had just moved on, and a client demo was ten days away. Divya is a React developer in Bhopal who had recently gone independent and wanted clients who valued quality over the lowest bid.
They had never heard of each other. Here's how they met.
1. Rahul searches
Rahul opened Find a Developer on JustJi and searched for "React". He narrowed it down by experience and availability. Searching and viewing profiles is free for clients — no sign-up wall in front of the talent.
2. He reads profiles, not pitches
Divya's profile had a clear headline, her skills, GitHub, two live projects and her hourly rate. Rahul didn't need to ask her to "send your portfolio" — it was already there.
3. He sends a connection request
He described the work — a dashboard for the demo, then ongoing frontend work — with a rough budget and deadline. Divya got an email and a dashboard notification straight away.
4. Divya accepts
She liked the brief and accepted. At that moment, both could see each other's contact details, including mobile numbers, and a chat opened between them on JustJi.
5. They talk and agree — directly
They discussed scope in the chat, jumped on a quick call, and agreed a fixed price for the demo and an hourly rate after that. JustJi wasn't in the middle and took no commission. One thing they didn't do: share passwords or OTPs in chat. JustJi's chat shows a clear reminder never to share credentials, and that JustJi can read chats for support and safety.
6. The work happens
Divya delivered the dashboard two days before the demo. Rahul's demo went well. He left her a review on her profile — which helps the next client trust her too.
Why this model works
- For clients: free to search and connect, real profiles with proof, and direct conversations.
- For freelancers: a simple annual membership, zero commission, and clients who arrive already interested.
- For both: no bidding wars, no middleman, no surprise fees.
Rahul and Divya still work together. He says the best part wasn't the speed. "It felt like hiring a person," he says, "not placing an order."
Find a developer or join as a freelancer on JustJi today.
What made Rahul choose Divya
Rahul looked at several profiles that morning. When we asked what made him send that first request to Divya, his answer was practical, not emotional:
- Her headline said exactly what he needed: React dashboards.
- Her GitHub had a dashboard project with readable code.
- Her rate was visible, so he knew the budget would work before he wrote a word.
- Her availability said "Available" — and it was true.
What made Divya say yes
Divya receives requests that are vague ("need website, how much?"). Rahul's was different. It had a title, what he needed, a rough budget and a deadline. "A clear request tells me the client respects my time," she says. "I accept those first."
If you're a client, write your connection request like a mini brief. If you're a freelancer, make your profile answer the questions a client would ask. That's most of the magic.
Frequently asked questions
Is JustJi free for clients?
Yes. Clients can search developers, view profiles and send connection requests for free.
When can a client see a freelancer's phone number?
Only after the freelancer accepts the connection request. Then both can see each other's contact details and chat on JustJi.
Can JustJi see our chat?
Yes. Authorised JustJi admins can read chats sent through JustJi, read-only, for support and safety — which is why you should never share passwords, OTPs, bank or card details in chat.
Does JustJi handle payments between client and freelancer?
No. The scope, price and payment are agreed directly between the client and the freelancer. JustJi takes no commission on projects.
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