Collaborator review
A large PR and guest post marketplace whose biggest markets are Ukraine and the US, with deep coverage across Eastern Europe.
Collaborator review in brief
Collaborator.pro is a legitimate, well-established guest post and PR marketplace, strongest for Eastern European and multilingual campaigns. It has run since 2017, lists more than 40,000 sites and has 4.2 stars from 228 Trustpilot reviews. Its guest post median in our price data was $169, below the $240 market median, but every site still needs vetting.
The verdict
Best for
Buyers targeting Eastern European, Spanish or French markets
Not ideal for
Hands-off buyers
What customers say across the web
Trustpilot
4.2 / 5
228 reviews
Reviewers praise the platform and user experience.
G2
Positive
Users highlight the interface and transparent pricing.
Our price data
$169 median
17,598 listings
Below the $240 market median.
Ratings as shown on each platform when we checked in September 2026. Small review counts say little on their own.
Overview
Collaborator launched in 2017 as a PR distribution marketplace and has grown into one of the larger guest post platforms, with a catalog of more than 40,000 websites. It connects advertisers with informational sites, media outlets and Telegram channels, and has separate workflows for advertisers, publishers and agencies.
Buyers search the catalog with detailed filters, see each site's SEO metrics and traffic data (some verified through Google Analytics), and communicate with publishers directly. Prices are set by publishers; in our September 2026 dataset, its 17,598 guest post listings had a median price of $169.
Independent reviewers describe it as one of the market leaders and a legitimate platform, while noting some flaws in data quality. Its own counts put Ukraine and the US level as its largest markets, followed by Poland, the UK, Spain and France.
Services and pricing
- Guest post and PR marketplace
- Telegram channel placements
- Deal and finance management
Per-placement prices set by publishers.
Publishers set prices; Collaborator adds a 10% commission when you top up your balance and 15% on withdrawals.
Checked October 2026. Prices change; confirm with Collaborator before you buy.
| Product or plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Guest posts (median, our data) | $169 |
| Price range reported | About $30 to $500+ |
| Account registration | Free |
| Deposit commission | 10% of each top-up |
| Removal and indexing guarantee | Free for 3 months |
| 12-month guarantee | 10% of the placement price |
Industries it works with: Ecommerce, Agencies, International markets.
Collaborator in our price data
Guest post listings
17,598
Median guest post price
$169
Market median
$240
From our September 2026 dataset of 253,527 priced placements across 15 marketplaces. See the cost study
How it works
Create an account
Registration is free for advertisers.
Filter the catalog
Search by topic, country, metrics and traffic.
Order and brief
Choose a site, supply or order content and set your link.
Publisher publishes
The publisher places the article and reports the URL.
Check the result
Confirm the link, attributes and indexing yourself.
Who Collaborator suits
It suits experienced SEOs and agencies running campaigns in Eastern Europe or across several European markets, and buyers who like to vet sites themselves. Newer buyers should budget time for checking traffic trends and outbound links on every site.
Where it falls short
As with any large marketplace, the catalog mixes strong publishers with weak ones, and reviewers note that some metrics aren't perfect. Its free guarantee covers removal and indexing for three months on eligible sites, and a full year costs 10% of the placement price, so track links yourself after that.
Collaborator vs WhitePress
Both are European heavyweights. Collaborator has a slightly lower median price in our data ($169 vs $174) and stronger Eastern European coverage; WhitePress offers native copywriting in 36 languages and an optional paid 36-month publication guarantee.
What we verified about Collaborator
- Fees and guarantee terms re-checked on its own site (October 15, 2026)
- Catalog size
- Median price in our data
- Trustpilot rating
- On October 15, 2026 we read its about page, payment policy, FAQ, terms and legal notice for fees, guarantees and ownership, browsed its public catalog cards, and checked its Trustpilot profile.
- We also read independent reviews of the platform and a comparison with WhitePress for coverage and features.
Every fact on this page links to a source below, and we re-check prices and terms at least every quarter. How we verify providers
Pros and cons
What we like
- Large catalog with detailed filters
- Some traffic verified through Google Analytics
- Direct communication with publishers
- Below-market median price
- Strong Eastern European inventory
- Workflows for advertisers, publishers and agencies
What to weigh
- Quality varies, so every site needs checking
- Some catalog data is imperfect
- Telegram and non-SEO inventory adds noise
- Free link guarantee lasts only three months, and only on eligible sites
How we scored it: 7.6 / 10
Six criteria, the same weights for every provider. See what each criterion measures.
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Link quality and relevance | 30% | 7.0 |
| Transparency and reporting | 20% | 8.6 |
| Safety and guideline alignment | 15% | 6.4 |
| Pricing and value | 15% | 8.6 |
| Turnaround and reliability | 10% | 8.4 |
| Support and communication | 10% | 7.2 |
How Collaborator compares
| Service | Model | Pricing | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborator | Self-serve marketplace | Median $169 per post in our study, plus a 10% deposit commission (no published floor) | 7.6 |
| WhitePress | Self-serve marketplace | Median $174 per post in our study (no published floor) | 7.8 |
| PRWiz | Marketplace + managed | From $29 per guest post (median $154 in our study) | 8.9 |
| Authority Builders | Marketplace + managed | From $160 per guest post | 7.7 |
Where Collaborator ranks
Alternatives to Collaborator
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Campaigns across European markets and languages
Score 7.8 / 10
Teams that want to see every site, its traffic and its price before paying
Score 8.9 / 10
Affiliate publishers and SEOs who check traffic before buying
Score 7.7 / 10
Collaborator FAQ
Is Collaborator.pro legit?
Yes. It has operated since 2017, independent reviewers call it one of the market leaders, and it has 4.2 stars from 228 Trustpilot reviews.
How much does Collaborator cost?
Prices are set per site; its guest post median in our data was $169, reported prices range from about $30 to $500+, and Collaborator adds a 10% commission on deposits.
What is Collaborator.pro?
A digital PR and guest post marketplace connecting advertisers with websites, media outlets and Telegram channels.
Is Collaborator good for US campaigns?
Yes, more than it used to be. Its own counts put the US level with Ukraine as its largest market, at about 11,000 sites each.
Is Collaborator a marketplace or an agency?
A marketplace. You choose publishers and order placements yourself.
Sources
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