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Users consistently praise Toptal for its timely payments and the quality of clients it connects freelancers with, allowing them to focus on their work without worrying about client management. The platform is noted for its supportive community and the ease of finding suitable projects, although some users mention that the initial vetting process can be challenging.

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable Platform, Comprehensive Support"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I use Toptal as my main platform to search for and find jobs as a contractor for big and middle-sized companies around the world. I appreciate the whole experience with Toptal. From the start of the project until its completion, Toptal supports you through each stage, making sure you are not left alone. They help find great level projects for contractors to work with very important worldwide companies. I value that Toptal really cares about assigning the right professionals to each engagement and helps us deliver the best quality of work. Once you are in the network, the setup is clear and easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

I would say that one of the not so positive experiences has to do with the lack of feedback from Toptal's matchers and coordinators. In general, I have to chase them to know how my application is doing or when the project starts, or in case of delays, what is happening and when the engagement will finally start, or asking for the customer's feedback about my job. As a suggestion, it would be important to me that Toptal would be a little more transparent about the final hourly fee charged to the client for my role on an engagement. I consider that this information would help me to be more precise when proposing my hourly fee for future projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Imad Y.
IY
Senior Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent Job Matching and Strong Credibility with Clients"
What do you like best about Toptal?

The most obvious best trait regarding Toptal would be their model of searching the right job for your based on your experience and profile. Their diligent matching team does an excellent job of locating the appropriate job of you. Secondly, since you have already cleared their own technical tests, the other companies don't tend you put you through another round of odious technical tests. Toptal's name is enough to indicate your comptency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

If I have to find something, it would be that the first payment could have been made sooner. You will have to wait an extra two weeks or more before getting paid in comparison to other places. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arun K.
AK
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Empowers Freelancers with Flexibility and High-Quality Opportunities"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I appreciate the flexible work timings and the ability to work from home with Toptal. The platform offers high-quality job opportunities that pay according to market standards, allowing me to choose work that interests me. I particularly like the opportunities and work flexibility Toptal provides, which helps me work at times that suit me so I can focus on personal things too. I also found the initial setup smooth, aside from the challenging interview process, which is necessary to maintain the standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Sometimes I feel the absence of human interaction, although I personally find other ways to overcome this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yashica  P.
YP
"Elevates Freelancing with Secure Opportunities"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I love using Toptal for the global opportunities it provides, helping me access a variety of clients and stay relevant. I appreciate that I don't need to chase clients for payments, and it's easy to find new opportunities that keep me occupied. The ease of finding new and exciting projects to work on and getting paid without any delays is fantastic. I also enjoy being able to upskill myself with courses using Udemy via Toptal's paid account. I feel secure in the Toptal talent pool, knowing I won't face scams like on other platforms. I've been very happy with the quality of clients I work with and how Toptal supports talent in case of any conflict with the client. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Nothing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KK
"Vast Opportunities but Needs Better Warning Systems"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I love the opportunity Toptal provides, allowing me to work with a client on a daily basis since 2019, which was a great job from the start. The screening team did a great job with onboarding me. Toptal team is doing a great job overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

I had a situation once where the client was late with payment, which caused my job to stop suddenly for nearly a month. It happened without any warning and was very stressful. I think it would improve the situation if there was more communication about things happening in the background. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Senad U.
SU
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible Platform with Some Payment Delays"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I like that Toptal is flexible and provides some level of security for freelancers, especially in the software development world. It's very easy to set up; I just signed up, and there was an interview process. I also like how it integrates with Slack and email, making communication straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Well, there is, like, this, twenty day waiting period for the funds to become available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KC
Video Editor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Freedom to Work with International Clients—and Get Paid Decently"
What do you like best about Toptal?

Its has free hand over the work, and get a chance to work with the international clients and get paid decently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

The working hours a bit challenging as i work from different timezone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bojan J.
BJ
UI/UX designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great people, great clients, great experience"
What do you like best about Toptal?

This is the platform where I can land a job in the easiest and most efficient way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Additional information from the matcher prior to the interview would be valuable. Many clients expected me to have comprehensive knowledge of the project, while in most cases I only had access to the basic details provided in the brief. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VM
"Effortless Matching with Quality Clients"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I use Toptal for finding design contracts, and it speeds up the process. I like that the platform connects clients with freelancers based on specific criteria and attributes. Most of the clients I've worked with are quality clients, and I've received some really good contracts from working with Toptal. The initial setup was also very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Nothing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ben M.
BM
"Toptal: Trusted Freelancer Network with Straightforward Setup"
What do you like best about Toptal?

I use Toptal for earning a living as a freelancer. It helps to source clients and projects. It's also a network of like-minded professionals. It's a network of opportunities. It's a well known and respected brand that clients trust, so it helps me to be part of the brand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

I can't think of anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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