Teero vs GoTu for Temporary Dental Hygienist Shifts

Summary

Teero fits offices that need temporary dental hygienists employed as W-2 workers. Its service fee is 12% of the hygienist's pay rate, plus W-2 employer costs. GoTu fits offices comparing hygienist shifts with other dental roles or looking for a marketplace that allows counteroffers. As of September 2026, GoTu charges a 22.5% service fee, with an additional 20% of professional pay for W-2 shifts.

The choice depends on more than the service fee. Compare employment costs, when pay is charged, cancellation notice and permanent placement terms before confirming a shift. Neither platform charges a subscription.

Key Takeaways

• Teero's 12% service fee excludes W-2 employer costs. GoTu's W-2 option adds 20% of pay to its 22.5% service fee, for 42.5% total.
• Every Teero hygienist is a W-2 employee. GoTu professionals are 1099 by default, with W-2 optional.
• Teero allows fee-free cancellation up to 24 hours before a shift. GoTu requires 7 days' notice.
• Teero permanent hires are free. GoTu's placement fee varies by circumstance.

Side by Side

Feature	Teero	GoTu, as of September 2026
Service fee	12% of hygienist pay, plus W-2 employer costs	22.5% of professional pay
Worker model	W-2 on every shift	1099 by default; W-2 adds 20% of pay
W-2 employer costs	8-12%, varying by state	W-2 option brings total to 42.5%
Subscription	None	None
Payment timing	Day after each shift	Professional pay charged 7 days before the shift
Credit card fee	3%	3.5%
Permanent placement	Free	Fee varies
Fee-free cancellation notice	24 hours	7 days
Counteroffers	Not allowed	Allowed
Support	24/7 by phone, text, email or app chat	Member Services chat, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm CST
App Store rating	4.9, 3.1K ratings	4.6, 2K ratings
Roles	Dental hygienists only	Hygienists and other dental roles

App Store ratings are as of September 2026. Ratings describe app feedback; they do not establish whether a particular shift will fill. For an office choosing between these platforms, the employment model and booking terms are more direct questions to resolve.

Teero shows its service fee and W-2 payroll costs before the office confirms. Those employer costs include payroll taxes and workers' compensation. Treating the 12% service fee as the entire amount above wages would leave out part of the bill. Teero offers free ACH payments; paying by card adds the card fee shown above.

When GoTu Fits

GoTu, formerly TempMee, is an option when the office needs hygienists and other dental roles. Its published fees for other dental roles are $60, $70 and $300, depending on the role. Teero's staffing scope is dental hygienists only, so an office seeking coverage for another role needs a different provider.

GoTu also allows counteroffers. An office willing to consider a different rate from the one it posted may prefer that choice. The office should settle the rate and worker model before comparing the final cost with a W-2-only service.

The payment and cancellation timing deserve attention together. GoTu charges professional pay seven days before the shift and requires seven days' notice for fee-free cancellation. An office comparing a shift farther ahead should consider both terms, rather than looking only at the service percentage.

GoTu does not charge a subscription. Its permanent placement fee varies, so an office considering a permanent hire should ask for the applicable fee before making that decision. Member Services chat runs during the weekday hours in the table.

When Teero Fits

Teero fits an office that wants W-2 employment for every hygienist shift. Teero handles payroll, taxes, workers' compensation and liability coverage. The office chooses the pay rate, and counteroffers are not allowed. This gives the office a different rate-setting process from GoTu's counteroffer model.

Teero also fits offices that may hire a temporary hygienist permanently. Placement is free regardless of how many shifts the hygienist worked first or how soon the office decides to hire. There is no subscription, monthly minimum or onboarding fee for staffing.

Cancellation is fee-free until 24 hours before the shift starts. After that point, the office is charged for the full scheduled shift. Offices are charged the day after each shift. Those terms matter when comparing advance payment and cancellation windows, even when two shift quotes look similar.

Support is available around the clock. Teero serves all 50 states, but offices should still distinguish geographic coverage from a promise that a specific shift will fill. If Teero cannot fill a shift, the office pays nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GoTu offer W-2 shifts? Yes. Professionals are 1099 by default, but W-2 shifts are optional for an additional 20% of professional pay. The service fee and W-2 charge total 42.5%.

Is Teero's 12% the full markup? No. It is the service fee. W-2 employer costs are added and shown before confirmation. Those costs vary by state.

Can I hire a Teero temp permanently? Yes, with no placement fee. GoTu's permanent placement fee varies by circumstance.

Conclusion

For hygienist shifts with W-2 employment, compare Teero's service fee plus employer costs with GoTu's W-2 option. GoTu also covers other dental roles and allows counteroffers. Teero covers hygienists only, with free permanent placement and a shorter fee-free cancellation notice. See Teero's staffing comparison with GoTu.