Last updated: February 2026
GetTrusted is a managed services platform that connects businesses with vetted IT professionals across 100+ skill categories. Run by GetTrusted Escrow GmbH out of Vienna, Austria (founded 2023), it operates as something between a freelance marketplace and an outsourcing agency: you get a dedicated project manager, two-step expert vetting including video interviews, and escrow-based payment protection on every engagement.
The platform covers web, mobile, and software development, cloud/DevOps, cybersecurity, data science, design, digital marketing, game development, QA, and technical writing. Crunchbase lists 251-500 employees, though that number likely includes the contractor pool.
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Unlike Upwork or Fiverr where you browse profiles and negotiate directly, GetTrusted assigns a dedicated project manager who handles expert selection, onboarding, and quality oversight. The vetting process includes video interviews and skill verification. Every payment runs through Austrian escrow accounts, which adds a layer of protection that typical freelance platforms skip.
The big differentiator: 0% commission charged to clients. Providers pay a decreasing commission (10% for months 1-6, 5% for months 7-12, then 0%). So the price you see is the price you pay. That is unusual in this space.
Skill allocation is flexible. If you need 100 hours of development and 100 hours of design one month, then shift to 150 hours of development and 50 hours of QA the next, you can reallocate without renegotiating contracts. Team assembly typically takes 24-48 hours after trial setup. The continuous quality oversight from your project manager means you are not managing freelancers yourself, which is the core value proposition over a marketplace like Upwork where you handle everything.
Pricing
Expert Subscription: $7,500/month for 200 hours of expert work. Additional 200-hour increments available for scaling. Up to 2 months of unused hours roll over. 7-day free trial, no commitment. $500,000 project insurance included.
Security as a Service (SECaaS): $7,500/month (or $20,250/quarter for 10% savings, $72,000/year for 20% savings). 30-day free trial. Covers SIEM, SAST/DAST, zero-trust architecture, and compliance automation for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.
The pricing is clearly aimed at mid-market and enterprise buyers. At $37.50/hour for managed expert work with project management and escrow included, it undercuts most US-based consulting firms but is more expensive than hiring freelancers directly on Upwork.
Try GetTrusted for 7 Days FreeThe Secondary Product: Project Hierophant
GetTrusted also offers a separate secure communications product targeting government, military, intelligence, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure. Features include post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge architecture, end-to-end encryption without internet, mesh network support, and air-gap transfer. No public pricing (demo-request only). This is a very different product from the managed services platform.
What Works Well
- 0% commission for clients (providers absorb the fee)
- Dedicated project manager for every engagement
- Escrow payment protection through Austrian-based accounts
- $500,000 project insurance included
- 100+ skill categories covering nearly every IT discipline
- Flexible monthly skill allocation (shift hours between categories)
- 24-48 hour team assembly after trial setup
What Gives Pause
- Very limited independent user reviews. 8 reviews on ProvenExpert (5.0/5), 18 on TenereTeam (4.8/5). No presence on G2, Capterra, or TrustRadius.
- Founded in 2023. Young company with a thin track record compared to established competitors like Toptal or Andela.
- $7,500/month minimum is a real barrier for smaller businesses.
- The BeerMoneyForum thread asking "SCAM or LEGIT?" reflects community uncertainty (not a red flag per se, but notable).
- Website copyright maxes at 2025, suggesting slower updates.
- Project Hierophant (secure comms) feels like a completely different company bolted on, which can dilute focus.
Who This Is For
Mid-size to enterprise companies that need managed IT outsourcing with more accountability than a freelance marketplace provides. The escrow protection, project management, and insurance make it relevant for businesses that have been burned by unreliable freelancers before. The SECaaS offering targets companies needing compliance automation across multiple frameworks.
Skip GetTrusted if you are a solo founder or small team. The $7,500/month minimum puts it out of reach, and you can find individual freelancers on Upwork or Toptal for less.
The AI Writing Assistant and Other Features
The AI resume writer analyzes job descriptions and generates optimized bullet points for your work experience. You paste a job posting, and the AI suggests achievement-oriented statements tailored to that role. It's not revolutionary compared to what you could do yourself with ChatGPT, but the integration saves the copy-paste workflow. The output quality is decent for generating starting points that you then customize with your specific metrics and accomplishments.
Version control is genuinely useful for active job seekers. You might need a product management resume, a project management resume, and a general leadership resume all at the same time. VisualCV lets you maintain unlimited versions, each tailored to different job types, and share different links with different employers. The analytics then show you which version gets the most engagement, which is data-driven feedback on your resume strategy.
The portfolio feature embeds rich media directly into your resume page. For designers, developers, videographers, and consultants, the ability to show project screenshots, demo videos, and client testimonials alongside your work history creates a stronger impression than a plain PDF. LinkedIn import pulls your profile data to pre-fill sections, saving initial setup time. Multi-language support covers 9+ languages for international job seekers.
One notable gap: there's no built-in spell-checker. For a platform dedicated to professional documents, that's a surprising omission. Run your content through Grammarly or a similar tool before finalizing your resume. Also missing: the editor sometimes creates formatting issues when adding or removing sections, particularly with custom layouts. Preview your PDF carefully before sending it anywhere.
How It Compares to Alternatives
vs. Toptal: Toptal vets individual freelancers and charges a significant markup. GetTrusted includes project management and escrow. Toptal has far more reviews and a longer track record. For single-expert engagements, Toptal is more proven. For managed team projects, GetTrusted's model is more structured.
vs. Upwork: Upwork is a marketplace where you manage everything yourself. Lower hourly rates, but no project management, no escrow beyond milestone payments, and quality varies wildly. GetTrusted's value is the managed layer on top.
vs. Andela: Andela focuses specifically on engineering talent from Africa and Latin America. Longer-term placements, not project-based. GetTrusted covers 100+ skill categories beyond engineering, with more flexible monthly allocation.
Final Assessment
GetTrusted solves a real problem: the gap between cheap-but-unreliable freelance marketplaces and expensive consulting firms. The escrow model, dedicated project management, and 0% client commission are genuine differentiators. The concern is the thin review history and young age of the company. If you are spending $7,500+/month on IT outsourcing, the 7-day free trial is worth testing. Just do your due diligence first.
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