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Guru vs Outsourcely
Guru and Outsourcely are both freelance sites. Fees — Guru: 5% to 9% handling fee. Outsourcely: 0% - workers keep 100%.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Guru: 5% to 9% handling fee. Outsourcely: 0% - workers keep 100%.
- Only Guru offers PayPal, Payoneer and Bank transfer. Only Outsourcely offers Direct from employer.
- Only Guru lists built-in payment protection (SafePay escrow).
- Guru is the older platform — founded in 1998, 16 years before Outsourcely (2014).
Which should you choose?
Choose Guru if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
- You want built-in payment protection.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1998).
Choose Outsourcely if…
- You want to withdraw via Direct from employer.
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Guru
One of the oldest freelance marketplaces, matching companies with freelancers across programming, design, writ…
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A platform connecting startups with remote workers for long-term roles, no commission on pay.
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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 | 5% to 9% handling fee | 0% - workers keep 100% |
| Payment protection | SafePay escrow | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Wire transfer, Direct deposit | Direct from employer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 1998 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | United States |
| Popularity | 63 views · 0 likes | 56 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Guru or Outsourcely?
Guru: 5% to 9% handling fee. Outsourcely: 0% - workers keep 100%.
Where are Guru and Outsourcely available?
Guru: Worldwide. Outsourcely: Worldwide.