The Gun.io Difference: Elite Talent On Demand
How are you different than oDesk or Elance?
We screen every developer that joins gun.io. And we only let the best in. Plain & simple.
We also place zero restrictions on how you choose to work with that developer. Meet and work with as many developers as you like, communicate with them however you wish, and build whatever you dream up.
I need a developer that does X in Y area - do you have those?
Yes. But don't over look the benefits of remote work - in fact, companies such as 37Signals sometimes even prefer it because it allows them to hire elite talent - not just talent that happens to be conveniently near by.How do you know they're reliable and good?
We look at each and every programmer's history of open source contribution. If they are bidding on your job, they have been writing and collaborating on software for fun out in the open for a long time. That means they're good, they communicate well, and they understand your business and technical needs.
Your price is too high. Why?
If you think it’s expensive to find professionals, wait ‘til you see how much it costs to hire an amateur. Moreover, just as we vet developers for your benefit, we also vet employers for their benefit. And making sure you've got a willingness to pay is very important to the experienced freelancers in our community.