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2,636
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Considering 468 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the digital platform is very easy to use and provides clear messaging for connecting with expert clients. People also appreciate the professional team, noting that interactions are consistently helpful, well-organized, and courteous throughout all scheduled consultation projects. However, some customers also noted occasional issues regarding delayed payments and difficulties reaching support teams for timely assistance. Some reviewers were not happy with communication gaps when trying to resolve administrative questions or follow up on missing funds. Consumers occasionally experienced frustrating delays when waiting for their money or trying to get answers from the finance department.

What people talk about most

User experience

People report positive experiences with user experience, highlighting that the platform is easy to navigate,... See more

Payment

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of payment, presenting widely differing experiences regarding financial... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, highlighting highly professional and well-organized experiences.... See more

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, highlighting high levels of professionalism, courtesy, and... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with customer service, reflecting a wide split in opinions.... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything was fine, except payment. It seems I always have to chase payment down - if I don't follow up, I don't get paid. You might send a note immediately after every project to the consultant... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was asked thoughtful questions. The only downside was that I had trouble hearing at times. Not sure if the problem was at my end or yours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You delivered almost what you promised . But I would like to receive the payment faster. I think that is an opportunity for you. And the time slots. As a consultant we connect earlier to the call and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear concise messaging that pairs you with people who need your help in subjects you are an expert in handled through a great user interface


Company details

  1. Information Service
  2. Business Networking Company
  3. Internet Service Provider
  4. Market Researcher
  5. Software Vendor
  6. Web Collaboration Platform

About Arbolus

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Share your unique expertise

The expert network platform for top professionals worldwide who have unique expertise to share.


Monetise your knowledge

We offer diverse paid consulting opportunities, from video calls to market research surveys to Canopy video Q&A, empowering our experts to monetise their knowledge with flexibility and convenience.


Manage your consultations with ease

Our platform enables experts to take control of their profile, provide clear availability to streamline call scheduling and engage directly with clients.


Have best-in-class support

From onboarding to completion of each project, our global team is on hand round-the-clock to guide our experts through the process and provide support at every step.

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If you have any questions regarding payments, please get in touch with finance@arbolus.com


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Agreed was rate of 500 Euro/hr

Agreed was rate of 500 Euro/hr
After interview payment at rate of 500 USD/hr
Payment then took almost 2 months to arrive in my accounts.

Arbolus is certainly not to recommend...

1 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interesting Concept

Interesting Concept
The learning is driven by customers' needs. This is good as it addresses real needs, but the built-up knowledge can be incomplete.

Also it is interesting how Arbolus is navigating IP issues. This may create a more extended definition of public knowledge.

31 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Reduced rate and still no payment after 30 days

Reduced rate and still no payment after 30 days

My experience with Arbolus has been very disappointing. They negotiated my hourly rate down, even though I normally work at the same standard rate with all expert networks. I accepted the reduced rate on this occasion, but more than 30 days later, I am still waiting to be paid for the completed consultation.

This is far behind competitors such as GLG, AlphaSights and proSapient, which, in my experience, normally pay within a few days and rarely take more than a week.

Arbolus depends on attracting experts with the right industry knowledge and experience. Negotiating down an expert’s rate and then failing to pay promptly is hardly the way to build a strong and reliable expert network. Unless their payment process improves significantly, I have no interest in accepting further work through the platform.

23 July 2026
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