Bark.com Reviews & Product Details

Nothing, Bark is running a scam operation of fake leads. Every lead I talked to either tried to hack my computer through fake zoom meeting links, or the numbers were disconnected or the leads didn't know how their info got on Bark Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bark is a major scam, they used to be a decent site to find leads, though they're now running a spam operation. Every time I was able to setup a meeting with a potential lead, it ended up being a hacker. They'll send you a fake zoom phishing link or some type of meeting download via email that attempts download malware on your computer. The remaining leads I purchased either had disconnected phone numbers or the leads said they don't know how their info got on Bark. Stay away from this site, don't waste your money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how you can see the leads you get before you get them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Everything else. The quality of the leads were the worst. I felt like a cold caller every time I ended up speaking to someone. They would most often reply with not interested, and treat me like I was a pest even though they supposedly filled out a request. The other times I spoke to someone they told me that they were inundated by 20 or more calls from pros and just wanted it to stop. Another time the lady said she wanted to build a website to make money and was asking me for ideas "I think I want to sell high end luxury items". Total waste of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how easy Bark.com is to use, and I really appreciate getting weekly qualified leads for my business. It's also great for photographers, especially portrait photographers. As a product photographer, while I may get fewer leads, they are high-quality. The platform gives me a chance to reach more people since Bark is known for being a go-to resource for those seeking photographers. The initial setup was super easy, and I absolutely recommend it to others, scoring it a 12 out of 10 for recommendation! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They should fix some of the questions asked on the client's side. Some leads don't have enough information to know what they are looking for. Also, they should maybe require the budget range in the budget question, followed by the flexibility on said budget. It doesn't have a real impact on current usage but would improve the number of qualified leads that come our way. 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 the convenience of getting leads every day with Bark.com. I can look at them and choose which ones to pick based on the type of lead, the location, and the date and time. This daily influx of leads helps enhance our business by allowing us to pick and choose what we'd like without having to seek them out ourselves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the leads are not valid and need to be vetted more to ensure they are legitimate. I find that some people aren't really wanting the services, so there needs to be a better mechanism, maybe even using AI, to verify the inquiries through Bark.com. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bark is fair and solid lead generator for my Commercial Photo - Video business. As a Pay to Play subscription based resource, I can decide on which requests are worth my investment to connect with them.. A good balanced way to reach new clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing. They have consistently refined their Company structure to address any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bark gives me options. I can review a lead before deciding whether to accept it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If I accept an assignment and the person then ghosts me, I have no way of knowing what happened, but I’m still out the credits I used to obtain the lead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I rely on Bark.com to find new clients for my Commercial Photography, Videography, and Aerial business. I appreciate that the Bark platform is simple and easy to work with, even though it's the Customer Support that truly stands out for me. When the system does not perform as expected, their support team is always spot on, and they have been consistently strong in my favor. Over the years, I would rate their support a 10 because they are timely and consistent. They treat me fairly, especially when I've dealt with requestors who aren't genuinely interested in hiring me and are only looking for free information. Additionally, when I encounter false identifying info, the Customer Support team diligently addresses my complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Elite business plan I pay for has not returned the ROI as expected. Certainly, there are no guarantees in any marketing investment, but the $89/month to supposedly be on the top of the Bark talent list has not proven to be a successful ROI. I probably will cancel that part of my Subscription soon. Adding some more layers in the requesters details, as to budget range etc. would also be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I used to like that the leads were more plentiful. Not seeing that of late Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lead pricing for DJ customers is far too high, especially for leads with strong hiring intent and/or urgent requests. Prices seem to run anywhere from 12–20 credits, regardless of where the event is being held or how many people will be attending. For several years, I’ve suggested many times that, in the DJ category, they add a mandatory question about how many hours the DJ will be needed. Right now, they ask what time the event is, but there’s no question about when it will end, which makes it harder to estimate the actual scope of the job to provide an accurate quote. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Absolutely no redeeming 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.