Guru

Founded by Inder Guglani in 1998

Connect businesses with freelancers worldwide for project-based work

Cost

Free Tier

Rating

★ Mixed Reviews

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Guru to find and hire freelancers across dozens of skill categories including programming, design, writing, and engineering. Post jobs for free, receive quotes from freelancers, and manage work through WorkRooms. Payments are protected via SafePay, and you can choose fixed-price, hourly, task-based, or recurring payment terms. Employers pay a 2.9% handling fee per invoice, waived with eCheck or wire transfer. Freelancers can build profiles, showcase past work, and apply to posted jobs.

What Guru does

Post a job listing and receive freelancer quotes within hoursReview freelancer profiles, ratings, and transaction history before hiringSet up a SafePay escrow before starting a projectCommunicate with freelancers and share files inside WorkRoomsCreate milestone-based payment schedules for fixed-price projectsTrack hourly work logs submitted by freelancersProcess payments via PayPal, eCheck, or wire transferSend and manage invoices directly through the platformSafePay holds funds in escrow before work begins to protect both partiesWorkRooms let employers and freelancers communicate, share files, and track progress in one placeFreelancer profiles show verified feedback scores and all-time transaction historyFour payment structures: fixed price, hourly, task-based, and recurring2.9% handling fee with full cashback when paying via eCheck or wire transferEmployers can post unlimited jobs for free and receive multiple quotesEnterprise solutions with custom compliance and security features for large businesses24/7 customer support via phone and email

Pricing breakdown

PlanPrice10 seats / yr

Employer Membership$0—

Handling Fee$2.90 / mo$348

Annual estimates assume continuous billing at the listed list price. Volume discounts typical above 50 seats.

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