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CrowdWorks vs Guru
CrowdWorks and Guru are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$950 on CrowdWorks and $910–$950 on Guru, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$950 on CrowdWorks and $910–$950 on Guru, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Guru offers PayPal and Payoneer.
- Only Guru lists built-in payment protection (SafePay escrow).
- Guru is the older platform — founded in 1998, 13 years before CrowdWorks (2011).
- CrowdWorks is based in Japan, Guru in United States.
- CrowdWorks focuses on Japan, while Guru operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose CrowdWorks if…
- You live in Japan.
Choose Guru if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
- You want built-in payment protection.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1998).
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CrowdWorks
Japan largest crowdsourcing marketplace, connecting companies with freelancers for development, design, writin…
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | General Marketplace |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Tiered system fee 5-20% | 5% to 9% handling fee |
| Payment protection | — | SafePay escrow |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Japan) | PayPal, Payoneer, Wire transfer, Direct deposit |
| Availability | Japan | Worldwide |
| Local to | Japan | — |
| Founded | 2011 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Stock ticker | Listed on TSE | — |
| Popularity | 52 views · 0 likes | 63 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, CrowdWorks or Guru?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$950 on CrowdWorks and $910–$950 on Guru, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are CrowdWorks and Guru available?
CrowdWorks: Japan. Guru: Worldwide.