Mentions
2
Across all reports
Quality Score
25/ 100
Early stage
First Seen
May 2, 2026
Indexed in atlas
Last Seen
1mo ago
Most recent reference
Positioning
Synthesized from 2 mentionsGuru is an online freelancing platform that connects businesses with freelancers across categories like writing, design, and marketing. It uses a bidding system where freelancers can apply to projects with fixed-price or hourly proposals. The platform generates revenue through membership fees and transaction fees, distinguishing itself with a large talent pool and project variety.
Strengths
4 cited- Large talent pool with 1 million freelancers
- Broad range of categories including tech and creative
- 99% customer satisfaction rate claimed
- Secure and flexible platform for collaboration
Weaknesses
4 cited- Bidding system may lead to race-to-bottom pricing
- Quality control varies across freelancers
- Membership fees could deter freelancers
- Less specialized than niche platforms
Recent mentions
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