Upwork - Each connect will cost $0.15

Upwork is planning to roll out a new system for connects. Each connect will cost $0.15

• The number of Connects needed for each proposal will be calculated based on a project’s projected value—determined using the estimated duration and budget amount—as well as marketplace demand.
• The price of the Freelancer Plus plan will rise from $10 to $14.99 each month to reflect the increased monetary value of Connects. You will continue to receive 70 Connects every month (a $10.50 value) plus other valuable perks.
• The price of the Agency Plus plan will remain the same at $20 each month. However, the Agency Plus plan will no longer include Connects as one of the included benefits.
• Upwork return Connects when a client closes their job without hiring or the job violates law etc.

Interesting changes. Upwork made a decisive move. Now there will be less spammers and upwork will earn no matter who does the work. On top of 20% fee, they will earn by selling connects too. So it became a game. 😑 If the project has 2 month deadline, then you probably need to spend 6 connects just to get started and vice versa.

Source: upwork.com/blog/2019/04/upwork-connects