G2

Yash S.

BDE

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/17/2026

"Low-Cost Freelance Marketplace with Strong Milestone & Escrow Protection"

4/5

What do you like best about Guru.com?

Guru.com excels as a freelance marketplace because of its low cost of operation and milestone approval and escrow protection, which provide assurance of payment for the work, especially for projects of a long duration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guru.com?

The drawback of Guru.com for freelance users including web developers and CEO include fierce competition and low-paying jobs that reduce the platform's relevance as an e-commerce or Shopify expert. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Guru.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

While Fiverr has primarily followed its gig-oriented model, Guru places a greater emphasis on proposal-based hiring for longer projects, suiting freelance developers more effectively for continuous work with clients. It addresses payment disputes using SafePay escrow, releasing the funds after set milestones to help cut scam risks during contracts and boost earnings security for solo pros. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.