Speedlancer

Review:

Speedlancer features a task board where employers can post tasks under any of the platform's specialist categories. Employers' hiring needs are accommodated by a range of paid task posting plans. Benefits include a choice between one-off or multiple tasks and a free revision of any delivered task.

Freelancers register at no cost and are hand-picked to perform specialized tasks remotely from wherever in the world they are based. Services include 24-hour support and a four-hour turnaround time for completing tasks.

Pros:

• Employers are promised delivery of their work within a 4-hour deadline.
• The platform features a variety of task posting plans that include one-off and bundle options.
• Unlike other options like Upwork and Freelancer, employers benefit from curated talent and pre-negotiated fees.
• The platform includes task tracking via a task management portal.
• All teams are overseen by a concierge and the platform features AI-driven technology to track the progress of tasks.
• Employers receive confirmation that a task has been completed and tasks are delivered to employers via email.
• Employers are entitled to a free revision of delivered tasks.
• Slack integration and a dedicated Speedlancer "slackbot" make it easy to directly communicate with freelance teams.
• The platform features 24/7 support provided by native English speakers via telephone, email, Slack, or live chat.
• Speedlancer has an established social media presence, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Cons:

• Speedlancer doesn't offer a free task posting option, which other freelance marketplaces, such as Guru and Upwork do.
• A time-based rather than an outcomes-based pricing model applies to completed tasks.
• Employers only qualify for one free revision of completed tasks.
• The 4-hour delivery time is not guaranteed for revisions, which will usually be completed within 24 hours.
• No permanent hiring options are available.

Reputation:

Speedlancer boasts work done for prominent organizations like Bloomberg, Facebook, PWC, and BBC. On Trustpilot, Speedlancer has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on less than a dozen reviewers. The site has a 3.7-star rating on Product Hunt with a single negative review.

Speedlancer vs. Upwork:

Speedlancer and Upwork are freelance marketplaces, but only Speedlancer matches skilled freelancers to tasks. Both offer a wide array of paid plan options. Upwork features a free basic posting option, while Speedlancer's prices start at the task price determined by the client plus an admin fee of $49.00 for a one-off task.

Speedlancer vs. Guru:

Speedlancer and Guru both connect employers with freelancers specializing in various fields. Only Speedlancer matches qualified freelancers to tasks. Guru offers free job postings and access to freelancer profiles and portfolios at no cost. Speedlancer's most affordable price is based on the cost that a client sets and an admin fee of $49.00.

Speedlancer vs. Dice:

Speedlancer matches qualified freelancers to a wide array of tasks, while Dice has a tech focus and their developers are rigorously screened. Speedlancer's most affordable price is based on the cost that a client sets for a task and an admin fee of $49.00. Dice, on the other hand, charges $495.00 per post, making it the costlier option.