How Refer & Earn Works
It takes about 60 seconds, and it's completely free:
Both Sides Win — That's the Point
Why It's One of the Best Referral Offers in India Right Now
- ₹500 per friend — refer 10 friends who post projects and you've earned ₹5,000 in platform credit.
- No limit — students, freelancers, and side-hustlers are already building a genuine income stream.
- Credit you'll actually use — spend it on logo design, website development, or any project on the platform.
- Your friends get more than you do — that's what makes people actually click your link.
Help Your Friends Know Their Rates
Your friends probably have a skill they're too nervous to sell — designing, editing, writing, coding, marketing. The free Grit&Gigs rate calculator tells them exactly what that skill earns in today's Indian market, in under a minute. No sign-up needed. Send it with your referral link.
Try the free rate calculator →
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Grit&Gigs Refer & Earn work?
Sign up for a free Grit&Gigs account, copy your personal referral link from the Refer & Earn page in your dashboard, and share it. When a friend signs up through your link and posts a project, you earn ₹500 in platform credit — usable on any service or project.
How much do I earn per referral?
You earn ₹500 in platform credit for every friend who signs up with your link and posts a project. There is no limit on the number of friends you can refer.
What do my referred friends get?
Your friends get a ₹0 fee to post their first project and 0% commission on their first hire — they keep 100% of what they earn. Freelancers can also barter skills or sell services with low fees.
Is there a free freelance rate calculator for India?
Yes. The free Grit&Gigs rate calculator gives you a personalised, market-based estimate of what to charge or pay for freelance work in India. Enter your skill, experience, and hours to get an instant report emailed to you.
Free to join. INR payments. KYC-verified freelancers. ₹500 per friend and 0% commission on first hire — the best kind of referral is one where everyone wins.