Ask Can a freelancer see how many other people are bidding on the same job before submitting a proposal?

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One thing that shapes how a freelancer approaches a proposal is knowing how much competition is already on the table. Some platforms show the number of bids a job has received, and others keep that information hidden so freelancers cannot adjust their rates based on what others are doing. Knowing that number can change how you write your proposal and what price you decide to go with. Do the platforms you use show bid counts, and do you think seeing that number actually helps?