Bark.com Reviews & Product Details

Absolutely no redeming factors of working with Bark.com Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1) A high percentage of requests on the platform are fake, and demonstrably so. Just one recent example: A lead from "Dewand Neely" (CIO at MGT) was sent on Tue 12/2/2025 at 6:44 AM. Do you think someone with 19 years of IT experience is going to submit a request on Bark for VOIP? I'm sure he knows where to get it himself. The next "lead" that came through was from “Cody Smith,” a highly dubious request.

2) Bark states that it has "automated systems" that prevent these fake requests, but they obviously aren't advanced enough. There are MANY ways to prevent these types of obviously fake requests (IP rate limiting, browser fingerprinting, request verification, etc.), but why would they want to lose their money-making scheme?

3) I have tried the "guaranteed hired" packs, but I have not gotten hired, and they do nothing about it. I purchased a final credit pack on promotion, and they are refusing to refund it, despite the obvious evidence of fraud.

If you are a serious business and don't want to waste your marketing budget, AVOID BARK.COM! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bark can reach new customers, but they often aren't solid leads. Sometimes, the ads are people confused about the hiring process or with huge expectations and little pay. There's not really a vetting process for buyers, which can be frustrating, especially because you must buy credits to communicate with buyers about projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's no real vetting process that goes on with this website. Customers in the white collar category are not usually solid leads. There could be a better way to get real buyers, but the app doesn't seem to want to put any additional effort in.It's easy to use but finding legitimate leads is difficult.

You can search in different categories and sign up for leads. It's just not the best place for freelancers. I have a feeling that it works better for handymen and dog walkers. (Hence the name NBark) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of honesty, transparent, Rude, not caring customer service. I think they should stay in the UK only with the fake business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I found the leads provided by Bark.com to be likely fraudulent and fake, which is very frustrating as a professional DJ who relies on authentic connections for my business. I called the company several times to address this issue, but they were unresponsive and unwilling to refund or even listen to the DJs. This lack of customer service is disappointing. Furthermore, the phone numbers provided were often incorrect, or the people were not genuinely seeking a DJ, reflecting a waste of resources. Even after repeated feedback to Bark.com, there was no improvement in service quality. Additionally, some interactions with their staff were unpleasant, as they were unwilling to reconsider their policies about refunds for bad leads. This lack of honesty and value received for the money paid has led me to the decision to never advertise with them again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love using Bark.com for my DJ services because it consistently helps me attract new customers, ensuring I get business all the time. The platform’s ability to promote my business is particularly valuable, as I benefit from the customer reviews that significantly enhance my visibility. Moreover, the initial setup of Bark.com was extremely easy for me, making it convenient to start leveraging its features quickly. I am highly satisfied with the overall experience Bark.com provides, and I am confident in recommending it to others, as reflected by my rating of 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike that sometimes the leads are poorly verified or not verified at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Bark.com's return credit policy very beneficial. When a lead turns out to be bad or invalid, their policy ensures that I can reclaim credits efficiently, which helps to mitigate losses from non-valuable leads. Even though they have shifted the process from phone-based to form-based, the policy itself remains a redeeming feature. The convenience this policy offers makes a significant difference when dealing with numerous leads. Additionally, I appreciate that setting up Bark.com was very easy, which facilitated a smooth transition from the previous tool I was using, Agency Access. These aspects make Bark.com a valuable tool in finding clients seeking my services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm dissatisfied with Bark.com's inadequate policing of leads, as well as the insufficient authentication of emails. Additionally, the expiration of credits after three months is frustrating, especially given the prevalence of bad and fake leads, which makes utilizing the credits challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like being able to look at leads daily.

I like seeing details of the lead to qualify the lead.

Seeing how much I am paying to contact the customer.

I had some confusion about how the service worked in the beginning, and the customer service person helped me, which I appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

To the person looking at this review. Please disregard the last page. I did not understand how to use it so I just rated everything "1" -- sorry about that but you didn't provide any info and also no space for me to write a note about my confusion.

There were not enough leads in my area. I am rural, but have a wide circumference of where I will work. Most of the leads were from the large metro area at the edge of my service area. Understandable.

Also, I am not sure what clients think is the going rate for the type of photography they are needing. Do you educate them on your end? Unknown. Most clients I interacted with didn't seem to understand how family or senior photography as a service works.

The other thing I disliked was that I spent $200+ for leads and got one job out of it. Yes, it covered the cost, but that job is ending up to be a loss after expenses. Not good business for me.

Why are some leads more expensive than others? I can't see a pattern. It is helpful as a cost up front to know that, and helps me in creating proposals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing. Shifty dishonest company. Criminal enterprise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They are criminals. They added my company to their website, without my permission. Illegal. Emailed me fake leads without asking. Illegal. Started spamming me with fake leads that of course never respond to any of my email because they are fake. Crooks. Period. Report this criminal company to ensure they are visited by the police. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Bark.com for its ease of use, which makes it effortless to navigate and manage. Setting up my profile was incredibly simple and straightforward, which is a huge benefit for someone in property management. The platform's user-friendly interface allows me to focus more on finding tenants for rental properties rather than grappling with complex setups. The simplicity in setting up and using Bark.com adds immense value to my workflow, making it an indispensable tool for my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing as the date of this writing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very reasonable prices for warm qualified leads! I always buy the credits @their 1/2 price sales so it's an even better deal. Have found many customers based on my requirements. They are super attentive and always willing to refund credits when there is an issue. Their customer service is superb! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have found zero downsides from Bark! Nothing at all to report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bark allows you to create your target leads and look to see if each one is a good fit for yourself. This way you can wisely use your budget without autopay settings that other services require. They're also good about crediting any leads with false information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is no guarantee after paying for a lead that they will answer so it can be a waste of money unfortunately and the credit prices are high Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.