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Fastwork vs Guru
Fastwork and Guru are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $830–$930 on Fastwork 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 $830–$930 on Fastwork 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, 17 years before Fastwork (2015).
- Fastwork is based in Thailand, Guru in United States.
- Fastwork focuses on Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, while Guru operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Fastwork if…
- You live in Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam.
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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Fastwork
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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 | 17% commission, sliding to ~7% high-value | 5% to 9% handling fee |
| Payment protection | — | SafePay escrow |
| Withdraw via | Automatic weekly bank transfer | PayPal, Payoneer, Wire transfer, Direct deposit |
| Availability | Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam (as Fastlance) | Worldwide |
| Local to | Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam | — |
| Founded | 2015 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Popularity | 98 views · 0 likes | 50 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Fastwork or Guru?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $830–$930 on Fastwork and $910–$950 on Guru, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Fastwork and Guru available?
Fastwork: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam (as Fastlance). Guru: Worldwide.