# Braintrust AIR, Toptal vs Upwork Comparison

| | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 721 | 270 | 3,196 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (85.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (95.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Braintrust AIR

Pros:
- Ease of Use (24 reviews)
- Time Efficiency (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Hiring Process (6 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (6 reviews)

### Toptal

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Job Opportunities (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Communication (2 reviews)
- Financial Loss (1 reviews)

### Upwork

Pros:
- Ease of Use (665 reviews)
- Job Opportunities (367 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (474 reviews)
- High Fees (454 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (78 reviews) | 9.2 (183 reviews) | 8.8 (2383 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (80 reviews) | 9.5 (182 reviews) | 8.9 (2434 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 8.8 (70 reviews) | 8.9 (1659 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (65 reviews) | 8.8 (655 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (75 reviews) | 9.4 (179 reviews) | 8.2 (2125 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.4 (73 reviews) | 8.7 (663 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (79 reviews) | 8.2 (152 reviews) | 7.3 (2257 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Braintrust AIR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Braintrust AIR

Price: Contact Us

Description: Perfect for businesses of all sizes, Braintrust revolutionizes hiring by eliminating 95% of the time, cost, and effort required to find top talent. With our subscription model, you can secure your hires and save up to 90% on hiring fees.

Key Features:
- AI job description generator
- AI candidate matching
- Async AI interviews & grading

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/braintrust-air/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Toptal

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Upwork

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free

Description: Hire for occasional, project-based work.

Get started for free.*

Key Features:
- Marketplace access — skilled freelancers across thousands of skills
- Talent profiles — portfolios, ratings, and work history
- Hiring tools — proposals and terms in one place

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/upwork/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Candidate Relationship Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 9.6/10 | 56 |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Basics

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sourcing and Candidate Identification** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 9.6/10 | 21 |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Platform Search** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Talent Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diversity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Add-on** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Talent Acquisition** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proctoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Talent Intelligence

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 8.5/10 | 60 |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sourcing and Candidate Identification** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Freelancer Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | 8.2/10 | 94 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (65 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (67 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (56 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (58 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (71 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contracts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 
| **Request Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (60 reviews) | 
| **Selection Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (74 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 
| **Proposal Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 

### Video Interviewing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 8.9/10 | 62 |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technology** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Job Board

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 8.3/10 | 55 |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job board creation** | 8.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administrator dashboard** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom pricing** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search optimization** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple job boards** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Importing jobs** | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Employers

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employer dashboard** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branded profiles** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Job seekers

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Alerts** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 9.1/10 | 167 |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### AI Core Recruiting    

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Resume Screening** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **End-to-End AI Recruiting Workflow** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive AI Model Refinement** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human Oversight** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Interviewing & Assessment

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI-Enabled Interviews & Assessments** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Job Content Creation

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| ** AI-Generated Job Descriptions ** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Candidate Interaction & Outreach

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Interview Scheduling** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversational Chatbots & Virtual Assistants** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Driven Outreach & Follow-Ups ** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Candidate Evaluation & Insights

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Recruiter Decision Support    ** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Based Candidate Ranking** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Based Candidate Assessment** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Interview Agent

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Basic Features - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Bias Audit - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bias Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PII Info** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Disclosure** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Transcription - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scoring Log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Capability - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Hybrid** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Avatar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Led** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Freelance Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Braintrust AIR** | 8.5/10 | 127 |
| **Toptal** | 9.0/10 | 122 |
| **Upwork** | 8.3/10 | 2103 |

#### Hiring

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RFP Creator** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 7.1 (1462 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 9.1 (88 reviews) | 8.8 (1896 reviews) | 
| **Freelance Screening** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (105 reviews) | 8.5 (1778 reviews) | 
| **Freelance Profiles** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 9.6 (107 reviews) | 8.8 (1884 reviews) | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (93 reviews) | 7.2 (1058 reviews) | 
| **Guidelines and Policies** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (94 reviews) | 8.1 (1683 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Builder** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (57 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Digital Asset Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 7.7 (1589 reviews) | 

#### Payment

| Feature | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment Automation** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 8.8 (1847 reviews) | 
| **Secure Payments** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (106 reviews) | 9.3 (1899 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Currency Payments** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 8.1 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 8.5 (84 reviews) | 8.5 (1586 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Freelance Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelance-platforms)

**Unique to Braintrust AIR (7):** [AI Recruiting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-recruiting), [Job Board Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-board), [Talent Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/talent-intelligence), [Candidate Relationship Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/candidate-relationship-management), [Recruiting Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/recruiting-automation), [Video Interviewing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-interviewing), [AI Interview Agent Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-interview-agent)


**Unique to Upwork (1):** [Freelancer Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelancer-management-systems)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Braintrust AIR | Toptal | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 61.9% | 85.6% | 95.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.0% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.1% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Braintrust AIR

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.3%
- **Computer Software:** 13.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.8%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.8%
- **Consulting:** 3.8%
- **Program Development:** 2.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.5%
- **Computer Hardware:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 32.5%

#### Toptal

- **Computer Software:** 36.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0%
- **Design:** 9.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Program Development:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Computer Games:** 1.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Entertainment:** 1.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 23.8%

#### Upwork

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 6.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.9%
- **Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Internet:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 42.1%

---
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### Braintrust AIR

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### Toptal

- Title: [How much do software engineers make on Toptal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-do-software-engineers-make-on-toptal) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Toptal allows engineers to charge whichever rate they choose "
- Title: [What does Toptal company do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-toptal-company-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Toptal provides the best jobs to talents in the world."
- Title: [Is Toptal better than Upwork?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-toptal-better-than-upwork) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yeah!"
- Title: [How much can you make on Toptal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-can-you-make-on-toptal) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I currently work with hourly rate of $65/hour, but that's definitely not the limit"

### Upwork

- Title: [Is Upwork better or Fiverr?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upwork-is-upwork-better-or-fiverr) — 3 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Upwork"
- Title: [As a new user of Upwork, how can I effectively use its proposal bidding system to increase my chances of winning projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/as-a-new-user-of-upwork-how-can-i-effectively-use-its-proposal-bidding-system-to-increase-my-chances-of-winning-projects) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Describe your expertise and show some samples. Try to bid first. Deliver projects on time. Be pricing competitive. Then done. You will grow soon."
- Title: [What is Upwork used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-upwork-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Upwork is a global freelancing platform that connects businesses or individuals (clients) with skilled professionals (freelancers). It’s used for both hiring..."
- Title: [What is Upwork platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-upwork-platform) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Simple one word will give you option to get business from world clients"
- Title: [How Can I grow more on Upwork?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-grow-more-on-upwork) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can Grow on Upwork by learning more new and advanced skills to offer them for selling purposes and earn more and grow, Because, Upwork is the most..."

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