# Guru: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 3 categories by 8 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/guru/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal talent marketplace | 0% | 125 | 57% | 7 |
| HR help desk and case management | 0% | 68 | 0% | 1 |
| Internal communications and intranet | 0% | 56 | 0% | 1 |

## And against it

- "Often criticized for having outdated interfaces, lower visibility for new freelancers, and less robust client verification" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Internal talent marketpl)
- "Guru.com ⚠️ AVOID" (Kimi K2, Internal talent marketpl)
- "Poor satisfaction (2.2/5 on ComplaintsBoard from 29 cases, 90% unresolved). Issues with support, payment protection failures" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Internal talent marketpl)
- "Frequently described as outdated, with limited project volume" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Internal talent marketpl)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.