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Fiverr vs Guru

A side-by-side look at 2 Freelance Marketplaces tools for 2026 — the verdict, pricing, ratings, features, and what readers think.

Fiverr
fiverr.com
3.4 (16,248 · Trustpilot)
Best for buyers who want clearly defined tasks done fast at a fixed price, from logos to videos and code fixes

The marketplace for packaged freelance services: pick a Gig, choose a tier and pay up front, or hire hand-vetted talent through Fiverr Pro.

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Guru
guru.com
1.7 (210 · Trustpilot)
Best for US clients who want the lowest marketplace fees for coding, writing or design and will vet carefully

Long-running US freelance marketplace with low fees: 2.9% for clients, 5-9% for freelancers, SafePay escrow and flexible payment agreements.

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Pricing compared

Fiverr
$5/gig
  • Free tier Yes
  • Free trial Free to browse and create an account
Guru
$8.95/mo (billed yearly)
  • Free tier Yes
  • Free trial Free plan for freelancers; free posting for clients

Head to head

Fiverr Guru
Rating 3.4 (16,248 · Trustpilot) 1.7 (210 · Trustpilot)
Starting price $5/gig $8.95/mo (billed yearly)
Free tier Yes Yes
Free trial Free to browse and create an account Free plan for freelancers; free posting for clients
Platforms Web · iOS · Android Web · iOS · Android
Founded 2010 1998
HQ Tel Aviv, Israel Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Pros & cons

Fiverr
Pros
  • Fixed-price Gigs with clear tiers and extras make buying quick, from USD 5.
  • Several ways to hire: Gigs, custom offers, AI-assisted briefs, hourly orders and Fiverr Pro.
  • No pay-to-bid credits for freelancers.
  • Fiverr Pro adds hand-vetted talent and a satisfaction refund guarantee.
  • Very highly rated apps: 4.9 on the US App Store from 574K ratings.
Cons
  • Freelancers keep only 80% of each payment, and earnings take 14 days to clear.
  • Clients pay a 5.5% service fee plus a small-order fee on low-value orders.
  • Trustpilot score of 3.4 is middling.
  • Package format suits defined tasks better than open-ended or ongoing work.
Guru
Pros
  • Low freelancer fees of 5% to 9%, below most large marketplaces.
  • Low 2.9% client handling fee, effectively zero by US eCheck or wire.
  • Four payment agreement types, including recurring payments.
  • SafePay escrow with arbitration, plus WorkRoom collaboration tools.
Cons
  • Very poor Trustpilot rating of 1.7 from 210 reviews, mostly 1-star.
  • The free plan has the highest fee (9%) and only 10 bids per month.
  • Memberships are non-refundable.
  • Smaller talent pool and weakly rated mobile apps.