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What is Toptal?

Toptal is an elite network of the world's top talent, on demand. We are problem-solvers who value integrity, and top companies rely on us for their most important initiatives. Toptal helps organizations achieve the world-class scale, execution speed, and agility they need to win in an environment of increasing innovation and competition. Founded in 2010 and now the world’s largest fully remote company, Toptal has served more than 10,000 clients and has a global network of talent numbering over 10,000 people in 100+ countries. For more information, please visit www.toptal.com.

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Toptal is a network of freelancers that enables businesses to connect with the top 3% of software engineers and designers in the world.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

Toptal is the largest fully-remote workforce in the world and the market leader in high-skilled labor. We know that the future of work means blending in-person and remote talent to assemble high-performing teams from all over the world. At Toptal, we've embraced this future and built our company around it, leveraging the best of available technologies that allow a way of working that’s never before been possible. And we help our clients to do the same.

Companies around the world are struggling with major skill gaps. We’re tackling this issue head on by connecting them with the most highly-skilled individuals from around the world in a variety of in-demand areas, including blockchain, AR/VR, machine learning, and more. In addition, Toptal offers unparalleled access to opportunities for in-demand skill development to members of our talent network.


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5,895 employees on LinkedIn®
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Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers in the world. Top companies hire Toptal freelancers for their most important projects.


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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Toptal is a great place to find the right clients for freelancers and contractors / digital nomads."
- Easy to approach clients. - Client management and payments are handled effortlessly, one can focus on what they love to do. - A great set of te...
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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Working with Toptal is a great experience"
As a developer, I could always do my work, but I couldn't "sell" it properly. It was always hard to find new clients; Toptal covers this aspect in ...
Kibrom K.
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"Life Changing Opportunity"
What I like the best is that It is swift to get your next job. I don't feel the job insecurity that most freelancers feel. It is also a place full ...
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Hussein A.
HA
Design Team Lead
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

Toptal has been a game-changer for me in the world of freelancing. One of the standout features is the seamless financial service they provide. With Toptal, I never have to worry about contracts or deposits before and after projects. This financial security has not only eased my mind but also given me the confidence to focus on what I do best - delivering quality work to my clients.

The exclusivity of the platform and the exceptional user interface and user experience of both the website and the app have been instrumental in my success. Toptal's exclusivity ensures that I'm part of a community of top-tier freelancers, and the user-friendly interface makes applying to projects incredibly easy. It's clear that Toptal values both its clients and freelancers, making the entire process smoother and more efficient.

Lastly, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the coaches and support staff at Toptal. Their guidance and assistance have been invaluable on my freelancing journey. Toptal is not just a platform; it's a supportive ecosystem that empowers freelancers to excel. Thank you, Toptal! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

The Third-party payment system called Payoneer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

Toptal has truly transformed the way I perceive freelance work and the process of finding freelancing opportunities. Prior to joining this platform, I had a somewhat traditional view of freelancing as a sporadic and uncertain endeavor. However, Toptal's approach to freelancing has shattered those preconceptions.

Toptal doesn't just offer freelance jobs; it provides a gateway to a world of high-quality, reliable projects. The rigorous vetting process ensures that both clients and freelancers are of the highest caliber. This, in turn, has redefined my perception of freelancing as a dependable and lucrative career path.

Moreover, the user-friendly interface and the abundance of resources available on Toptal have made it incredibly easy to discover and apply for projects that align with my expertise and interests. It has turned the daunting task of finding freelance opportunities into a streamlined and efficient process.

In essence, Toptal has changed the way I look at freelancing. It's no longer just about "gig work"; it's a dynamic and fulfilling career choice with a supportive community and endless possibilities. Toptal has redefined what it means to be a freelancer in the modern age, and I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunities it has opened up for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dan R.
DR
Innovator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

I must say I'm pleasantly surprised with Toptal after using Upwork unsuccessfully.

Highly recommend dev Vipul Bhardwaj. Right to the point. Your gateway to highly personalized large language model / natural language processing chains, and superpowered development thanks to using LangChain.

https://www.toptal.com/z9QRMTr/worlds-top-talent

They can be your ChatGPT or Claude+ interpreter (or any others). And if you need more than developers they've got you covered there too.

Lots of time to see how it feels and find the right person for the job before you're out of pocket. Really pleasant and easy experience from start to finish.

https://linkedin.com/in/vipulbhj/

https://github.com/vipulbhj

Cheers to onboarding team Pablo Cardenas and Madison Mascali too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Occasional issues with the UI. They might consider switching video clients to Google Meet or Zoom.

Might be good to have three or more suggested consultants when getting started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

Creating a cutting edge version of my vision of a product. I'd tried Upwork or WordPress on my own and it just didn't have the functionally I needed. Better to have a lightweight and fast product that is streamlined to do exactly what you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Krispin S.
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Freelance UX & UI designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

Toptal is by far the best freelance platform I have been involved with so far. The support they offer is 10/10, payment is guaranteed, and staff works hard to fill talents with enough work. As a freelancer, Toptal is your best way to focus on actual work rather than searching for clients, ensuring you get paid, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

So far my experience with Toptal is so good that it is hard to come up with something negative. I am aware that Toptal takes a cut for the services it offers me - therefore clients are paying more for my designs, but that is to be expected - the service that Toptal is giving me for that cut is more than satisfactory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

Finding clients

Ensuring payment

Scheduling calls with potential clients before active engagement

Toptal is benefiting me in a way that I can focus on my work as a product designer rather than on the "sales, legal, accountant" part of being a freelancer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

El-Dababa K.
EK
Front End Engineer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

It's been just one year at Toptal and I've had the chance to work in the comfort of my home with many different clients across the globe, dealing with different cultures and gaining different experiences. It's been a fantastic year with Toptal, and looking for many more upcoming years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

I don't think there is the too-bad stuff that can make me dislike Toptal. They are doing great, and they are talent oriented. They always offer their best to have you land your dream jobs and achieve your career goals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

I don't have to deal with clients' legal terms, payments, etc... All I have to do is focus on my work and deliver the best quality. They also offer competitive rates and an amazing application/system that always keeps you updated with new job posts, job interest requests, and more! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robert .
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

With Toptal, one can get to work on very exciting projects with minimal effort. From short-term appointments to longer projects, the clients seem to look for highly skilled talents for specialized tasks. So going from one project to another, one can acquire very different skills and improve.

Toptal is the best experience in my career that makes me grow professionally beyond expectations, so I'd recommend it to anyone who likes dynamic and demanding work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

None whatsoever, even payments are punctual. Really sorry I can't help with any "suggestions for improvement". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

Toptal takes away the need and anxiety when going from one client to another. "Losing a job" at Toptal really means just a brief pause before the next exciting thing, not something dreadful. Toptal matchers take care that new clients are ready to accept you, so hiring period is short and there are no "cold calls" and just a few rejected applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sahil S.
SS
Proprietor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

Premium clients, a clean payment schedule and excellent support, is where I feel Toptal excels in the "remote work" fraternity. Apart from that, many other perks like community programs, personal development and learning programs come as an added bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

There is not much to dislike about. But one thing that I feel Toptal can improve or restart is their Toptal Partner / Agency program to support companies and just individual talents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

Toptal is helping clients connect with top talents across the world. And on the other hand, talent like me gets to work with premium clients at my desired rates without worrying about timely payments and other hassles. And if a project is complete, Toptal's matching process helps talent to find another soon without much delay between the two. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dan Emil B.
DB
Senior Mobile Product Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
What do you like best about Toptal?

It's the best platform where me as a designer ( ux and ui ) I can showcase my skills in numerous and different projects.

On this platform everything is organised, you have specific people that takes care of you on specific problems on the logistic part. Basically you just need to work and not worry about anything else.

The payment is great, and it can really help you to boost your financial status. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Nothing really.

Everything is great. Professional people that will help you to boost your career in every way possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have more than 12 years of experience as a designer ( ux and UI ) For me, it's very hard to find challenging projects, projects that brings a spark in my eyes and make keen to find solutions. Well, Toptal helps me with that. I find here the most creative and most challenging projects that I can find. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Milos B.
MB
Product Manager
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
What do you like best about Toptal?

Toptal community has professional career coaches, hiring managers, communities of practice, and different resources and opportunities outside of projects (e.g. learning and development; writing for the blog; volunteering).

There is this great foundation for great experience as freelancer: vetting the clients and freelance professionals, making payments seamless and secure, and even finding the best jobs for you (I never had to search myself, although you of course could). But taking step further, there is this whole value of learning and support within Toptal, and sleek internal tools that improve continuously. And this is what I like best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Getting in is hard, but I also love that it is a challenge, and if you make it, you can be proud you're in the top ~3% professionals.

If I had to find something I dislike... I would appreciate if the payments were executed a bit faster: both in terms of shorter billing cycles, and the default time until invoices are due. But it is still totally ok as it is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

A great way to take on new jobs when needed and as much as needed - from a few hours to part time to full time. Working on interesting projects for great clients that are vetted, and making sure payments are secured and run smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bhavesh D.
BD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

Toptal is great for following

- Timely Payment

- They organize local meetup where you can meet with other freelance and increase your networking

- Great client to work with, client are really understanding and explain the task and answer all query you have

- Toptal support is up to the mark, whatever query you have you get in time response

- Great Leaning opportunities

This is really a great opportunity to work with Toptal and grow with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

Their is nothing to dislike about Toptal Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

Toptal Help to find quality client, The client understand the software development work flow and are easy to work with

Toptal payment is always on time, which is really great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abdulrahman S.
AS
Technical Lead
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Toptal?

Toptal platform is the best freelancing platform I have ever worked with. The entire hiring workflow is like a breeze from job search to matching to managing payments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Toptal?

As a freelance platform for independent contractors it does the job efficiently. The only thing that could improve is providing more long term engagements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a freelance software developer, Toptal has provided me with work opportunities, it benefits me because it's total remote work with decent hourly rates Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.