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Gun.io

Freelance Professional · 15% mark-up; vetted developers
B-

Good (B-) — Real Earnings Grade

Gun.io operates a vetted-developer freelance marketplace with strong US-developer focus. Smaller scale than Toptal/Arc but consistent track record. Take rate transparent.

76
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
B+
Worker Protection
B-
Payment Reliability
B
Talent Vetting
B
Real Earnings
B-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2010
  • Nashville-based
  • US-developer focus
  • Smaller scale boutique positioning

/ Best for

US-based mid-to-senior developers seeking smaller-scale platform with transparent fees.

/ Watch out for

Smaller platform footprint than Toptal/Arc; less consistent project flow.