Upwork vs. Gun.io
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Upwork | Gun.io |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 3,236 | 16 |
| Ease of use | 9.1 | 9.8 |
| Ease of setup | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 68.308283 | 80 |
| Small Business | 95.6% | 87.5% |
| Mid-Market | 4.1% | 12.5% |
| Enterprise | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Total page views | 10,689 | 183 |
| Total LLM citations | 22,306 | 1,928 |
Upwork
Upwork is a freelance hiring platform and work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals across more than 10,000 skill categories. It functions as an end-to-end solution for sourcing and managing contingent workforce needs — from project specialists to long-term contractors — without the overhead of full-time hiring. Businesses of all sizes use Upwork to fill skill gaps, execute complex projects, and scale results without adding headcount. Creating an account and posting a job is free. You pay only once a contract begins.
- Ease of Use
- Job Opportunities
- Freelancing Services
- Time Efficiency
- Trusted Platform
- Talent Quality
Gun.io
Gun.io is a global software talent agency that gives great companies access to exclusive, vetted talent that they wouldn't find in a stack of resumes from a job board. For hiring companies, Gun.io's team of senior developers identifies ideal candidates within their network of vetted talent, organizes interviews, and kicks off each engagement. Companies can work with developers on freelance or salaried engagements, and Gun.io handles all billing, payments, and contracts, so work can start seamlessly.