Freelance Marketplace
Connect with skilled freelancers for project-based work across diverse industries.
Executive Summary
Guru.com is a comprehensive online freelance marketplace designed to connect businesses with a global pool of skilled freelance professionals. The platform facilitates project-based work across a wide array of industries, offering businesses the flexibility to find expertise in areas such as writing, marketing, web design, and API integration. Employers can post jobs for free and receive quotes from qualified freelancers within hours, streamlining the hiring process. The platform provides robust tools for managing projects, including various payment terms (e.g., fixed-price, hourly, task-based) and secure payment processing through its SafePay system. This ensures that both employers and freelancers can work with confidence, knowing that funds are protected until project milestones are met. Guru aims to be a cost-effective solution, offering competitive fees within the freelance marketplace industry. Beyond connecting talent, Guru emphasizes ease of collaboration and secure transactions. It supports different work agreements and provides a structured environment for project execution, making it a go-to platform for businesses seeking flexible, on-demand talent and for freelancers looking for diverse work opportunities.
Use Cases
- Hiring writers for feature articles, product reviews, or proposals.
- Engaging marketing experts for various campaigns.
- Finding web designers for marketplace or general web projects.
- Contracting API integration and backend development specialists.
- Sourcing compliance consultants for industry standards like HIPAA, SOC 2, or GDPR.
Features
Visibility
- Browse & Connect: Easily search and connect with thousands of freelance professionals across various skill sets and industries.
- Project Collaboration Tools: Utilize built-in tools for communication, file sharing, and milestone tracking to ensure smooth project execution.
- Flexible Payment Terms: Choose from four different payment terms (fixed-price, hourly, task-based, recurring) to suit project needs.
Technical Specifications
- Deployment
- SaaS
Pricing
- Model
- Commission-based on project value, with free job posting for employers.
- Starting Price
- Free to post a job, fees apply to projects
- Target Customer
- SMB,Mid-Market,Enterprise
- Contract Type
- Project-based
- Free Trial
- Yes (no credit card required)
About Guru
Guru.com is an online freelance marketplace that connects businesses with over 2 million skilled freelance professionals across various industries. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Guru.com facilitates project-based work through secure payment systems like SafePay and collaboration tools, serving over 800,000 employers and having processed more than 1 million paid invoices, disbursing over $250 million to freelancers.