--- title: Toptal Reviews meta\_title: 'Toptal Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 270 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Toptal works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.7 review\_count: 270 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: HR url: https://www.g2.com/categories/hr --- # Toptal Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Toptal but has limited features. Are you part of the Toptal team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce, powered by a global network of more than 20,000 highly vetted professionals in technology, design, finance, marketing, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2010, Toptal has been trusted by more than 30,000 clients, from the Fortune 500 to cutting-edge startups. As an entirely unique professional services firm, we help drive businesses forward with world-class on-demand talent, teams, and end-to-end solutions. For more information, please visit www.toptal.com. * * * Seller [Toptal LLC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/toptal-llc) Discussions [Toptal Community](https://www.g2.com/products/toptal/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Camila Ghisays Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/toptal/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Upwork](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Upwork") Upwork 4.5/5(3,213) ](https://www.g2.com/products/upwork/reviews) [ ![Fiverr](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Fiverr") Fiverr 4.3/5(463) ](https://www.g2.com/products/fiverr/reviews) [ ![CloudDevs.com](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "CloudDevs.com") CloudDevs.com 4.9/5(163) ](https://www.g2.com/products/clouddevs-com/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/toptal/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 270 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Temikin M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Temikin M.") TM Temikin M. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/15/2023 "Amazing Platform for Experienced Developer." 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? Toptal is known for its rigorous screening process, which ensures that only the top 3% of talent is accepted into the network, making it a popular choice for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? There is nothing more to dislike from total but to mention one not to Toptal only but to all freelance sites the job market is getting so much more competitive so it might be a little bit difficult to get hired immediately . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? Toptal is solving the problem of finding high-quality freelancers for my business needs. The platform's rigorous screening process ensures that I can trust the talent I hire and the flexible engagement models have allowed me to hire freelancers on a project-by-project basis or on a long-term, full-time basis, which gives me more control and flexibility over my hiring needs. Overall, using Toptal has made it easier for me to find top-tier talent for my business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Robert B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Robert B.") RB Robert B. Senior Application Developer, Telemedicine Consultants R&D Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/24/2023 "Love Toptal" 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? Toptal makes it easy to connect high caliber clients with top quality talent! In 2023, it's hard to think of another platform that's able to compete on the same level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? They've improved a lot since I begin working with them. Toptal is always improving their platform based on client and talent feedback, which I consider to be a big part of what makes them so successful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? Toptal is solving a vast array of problems for their clients by both analyzing their needs, then connecting them directly to problem solvers. This is why clients come back again and again - to get thier problems solved! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Jesupelumi E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jesupelumi E.") JE Jesupelumi E. Mobile Developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/5/2023 "Great people that want you to succeed" 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? Toptal makes it very easy for me to get clients to work with. From creating a great resume/portfolio to helping one with tips in an interview, the whole process just feels awesome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? I can't think of any part of Toptal that doesn't work well at the moment. They offer very great service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? Toptal helps connect me with such clients that need my skills. This helps me tremendously as a host of clients use the platform to look for talents like me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") CC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/10/2023 "The concept is good, but it fails in execution" 1/5 What do you like best about Toptal? They seem to have many jobs coming through, and seem to be higher quality than some other freelance job boards where its a race to the bottom. They will also reach out to you proactively for some jobs if the matcher identifies you as a possible match. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? The biggest issue with using Toptal is just their take rate. In one instance, they asked me to lower my rate from $80/hour to $47/hour. It turned out that the client had a budget of $82/hour, and so they wanted to reserve $35/hour for their take rate. The engagement never happened because the client asked me if I could lower my rate further, which is when they told me what their budget was. When I brought up the issue with the matcher, and mentioned that the client was still interested, instead of working toward making the engagement happen, I was 'coached' about not talking about rates. I was on a longer engagement, and that one ended up falling apart because Toptal was charging them $110/hour and only paying me $75/hour. The client ran out of funding. Its hard to have long term relationships when a solid $35/hour is being taken off the top. I understand that they need to make their business profitable, but 35-50% is excessive. There were also many times that I would put in a bunch of work applying for an engagement, and I would either not hear anything, or the engagement would be cancelled before interviews. It usually takes atleast 15-20 minutes to do a good application, so it can be a real time suck to do those without any response. There are also times when the screening is just not there. I did an interview with someone who had a $6k budget to basically make magic happen. When you consider that Toptal is going to take half of that budget, there was just no way that the work could be done in the week or two that they could have afforded. A matcher should have identified that before putting the work on the platform, as I was able to identify the issue in 15 mintues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? I am not good at finding clients as a freelancer, and they are able to find business, and have a good platform to match clients and freelancers. They were able to find work for me that I would not have been able to do myself. However, due to the issues with the platform, I will no longer be freelancing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Romin J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Romin J.") RJ Romin J. Software Developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/3/2022 "Freedom and flexibility for a changing world" 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? Toptal gives me the flexibility to work on part-time projects. In today's ever-changing world, none is married to a job. Everyone values their life more than money. Toptal gives me the choice of working when I want. Especially Toptal lets me give my best hours for the most productive and focused work I do - programming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? - Most of the Toptal projects are for US companies, so the time overlap requirements are not ideal for someone in Asia. I don't want to be a night owl; hence my options are limited regarding projects. - It would be nice when a recruiter decides to reject my application, so that I can move forward with other applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? Remote working was essential for businesses to thrive for a long time. Having worked remotely for 8years, I know it is not everyone's cup of tea. Toptal allows employees and employers to decide whether to adapt this model and build their businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Rami H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rami H.") RH Rami H. Senior brand designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/8/2022 "Professional and enriching but…" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? The freedom of you being in full control from beginning to end. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? A client can end an engagement at any time even if the original estimated time was much longer. It had become very challenging to land jobs on the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? As a brand designer Toptal helps me grow my network and expertise within the visual design field. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/8/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Nikita Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nikita Y.") NY Nikita Y. Product Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/27/2022 "Toptal will take care of everything." 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? Toptal showed me that you don't have to worry about anything but work. Toptal takes care of all the bills, paperwork and negotiations with the clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? When you are working on the project which is going to end you are unable to apply to the new one because you don't have enough hours, so you need to reach out the manager to help with it. Not a big deal but a bit annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? You don't have to show your portfolio all the time and go through numerous interviews and do paperwork, you can completely immerse into the project. Toptal offers new projects, taking into account my preferences, which significantly expands horizons and allows me to move forward! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Bilal S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Bilal S.") BS Bilal S. Sr. Mobile Apps Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/3/2023 "The best for being a feelancer" 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? At Toptal, you get the opportunity to collaborate with the most exceptional professionals worldwide, prioritizing excellence and leaving the remaining tasks to the Toptal team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? Sometimes there are fewer projects to take on! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? Finding a client in US and Urepoe is not easy, but with Toptal, if talent is qualified to get a project, finding a client is super easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Carlo C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Carlo C.") CC Carlo C. Senior Product Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/30/2022 "Lots of great opportunities" 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? The best thing about Toptal and the experience I had so far, is that I found lots of other freelancers, with different backgrounds and different cultures with which I shared knowledge and made a network. The platform is almost all automated and you just have to start, find a good client and do your best Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? The application process for the job is not really clear and transparent to us in my opinion Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? I was searching for freelancing remote jobs, paid as they should for a professional like me, and Toptal has the right tools and client base to help me on this task. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 11/10/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Olamide A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Olamide A.") OA Olamide A. Senior Product Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/28/2022 "Joining Toptal have been an outstanding milestone achievement for me!" 5/5 What do you like best about Toptal? Joining Toptal has been an outstanding milestone achievement for me! I have worked with big and great companies that I would never have imagined meeting. The staffs at Toptal are so welcoming, encouraging, selfless and always ready to help no matter the time. Everything about Toptal is human, and they are prepared to assist you in your career growth every time and every day... And guess what? I will not only invite some of my friends; I will invite all of my friends that are great at what they do because there is no better family to join than TOPTAL! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Toptal? The payment feature for Toptallers in developing countries is quite rigorous because most developing countries, like Nigeria, are blocked from receiving funds from international platforms; I would have loved a better means of payment for them should be considered, e.g. crypto Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Toptal solving and how is that benefiting you? Toptal has been able to provide jobs to thousands and close to million of citizens of developing countries like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa that never imagined getting to work with brands outside their countries. These have greatly and significantly improved and encouraged more experts to rise from these countries, thereby making the experts from these countries more noticeable worldwide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ## Questions about Toptal? 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