Toptal Reviews: 4.7/5 — Highly Rated

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 .

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.

Professionality, quality of service, act very quick and communiction is also top

maybe a little pricey for startups as price depends on location of the freelancers.

I needed an accurate market research for my new startup

I love the ecosystem of toptal; it's comprehensive and complete, there is always someone to help you with your problems, the clients are top-notch, and you get to work on quite technical problems. I was matched with a brilliant mentor and from which I got to learn so much about Kubernetes, so really really happy with Toptal.

To be honest, in my six months, I haven't found anything that I dislike about Toptal, hoping to keep it that way.

Toptal helps bring Tech Companies and Developers to each other.

Toptal has one of the best projects that you can find on any freelancing portal. The best thing about Toptal is their support for talents. They have people literally working for your success trying to get you a suitable job.

For someone living in Asia, timezone issues would be there as Toptal doesn't have many projects from the Asia timezone.

Toptal is connecting the world's top talents with the best tech projects out there. Toptal allows talents to work remotely with flexible hours.

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.

Nothing really. Everything is great. Professional people that will help you to boost your career in every way possible.

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.

The network support. There's a whole team to provide support while we can focus on the client's satisfaction.

The low number of jobs for database experts.

Toptal provides me good projects to work on.

The easiness of getting engagements and the helpful community

Nothing, it is a perfect portal and solution

It solves the problem to find jobs at ease

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.

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.

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.

TopTal is a team of highly experienced professionals in the field of job searching and matching. Most of their suggestions are a pretty good fit.

I don't see any. Sometimes I experience an excessing number of meetings during the interview process and job onboarding but this is completely minor.

It frees up my mind of the whole machinery of job search. Now I don't need to become a professional job hunter. I can stay a professional engineer.

It's a great experience to work with the Toptal team. They are significantly responding to any requests from talents and are very helpful. The primary POC gives valuable advice.

Nothing much I don't like about them, but the interview process may be a little strict to screen talents.

Toptal helped me as a self-employed contractor to find valuable long-term clients, and helped my business to grow and last in a stable style. Toptal also provides career growth advices and training.

Working with Toptal was a fantastic experience. They provided the necessary expertise, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service to help me develop a unique platform.

Hourly rates compared to a fixed fee but you can always work alongside the developer on coming up with a set budget.

Toptal took the time to understand my specific needs and goals, and provided expert guidance throughout the entire development process.

Flexible working hours, high salaries, and the opportunity to expand your technical knowledge by working on cutting-edge projects while expanding your professional networking

The uncertainty in the time of completion of engagements with customers, most of the projects involve start-ups incorporating small tasks, and the opportunity of working with large companies is limited.

I use the application as a freelancer engineer so I solve customers' problems by providing solutions to their business needs.

My assignment is a perfect match with excellent company culture and exciting product.

The initial review of my test project and profile took longer than expected; I had to wait quite a lot to have a good match for the job (but it was worth to).

Finding the perfect job which matches my knowledge.

The process for finding clients is very smooth. When you set your availability, you are presented with opportunities until you are all set.

There is a room for improvement on how to handle international payments.

Toptal works with clients over a certain bar. The same goes for the talents. As a talent, Toptal makes finding clients and getting payments very easy.

Toptal has high talented people and a very engaged community. I was able to participate in an initial toptal project and see it first-hand what is like to work with other toptalers

Timing for applying for a job might be too hectic. Sometimes if you do not apply a few hours after a posting I feel my application does not get through anymore.

They use highly skilled developers to solve complex problems for companies.

You can be selective in choosing jobs and apply to those you like. And you can work from anywhere. The payment system is incredible, too!

You can't see how many people applied to the job you are interested in.

It enables talents around the globe to work for companies around the world. It ensures the clients get a quality work and freelancers get paid on time.

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.

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.

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!

Toptal provides good opportunities for learning and growth. Especially with certification program guides, talent coaching programs, and tech talks. Toptal team is very helpful in resolving your issues/concerns on many matters including payments, our profiles, client engagements, etc.

I'm still in my 1st engagement. So far I have faced no difficulty with the platform or people.

Positioning our capabilities for the customers/clients and getting hired is the biggest challenge in other remote work/freelancing platforms. Toptal solves that by onboarding freelancers through a very challenging recruitment process. Then provide jobs we can apply for based on our experience/capabilities.

Everyone is so helpful and cooperative, I never asked something and didn't get an answer back.

Sometimes job gets closed after being interviewed.

Connecting talents to companies across the world, I don't have to travel to USA to work in a USA company.

The best thing I like is, Projects are confirmed by the matchers first; they do possible communications with clients and provide exact details.

I am not sure if there is any specific thing that I dislike, It would be great if we could get more project flow.

Toptal helps me to find quality project work. Doing that its saving me time and helping me to earn more.

The thing that I like the most about Toptal is the extensive selection of great and challenging projects you can work on. The platform also makes it easy to match talent with clients and requires minimum work on the talent side. Another huge benefit is that the payments are regular and on time, with everything handled by Toptal.

Getting into the Toptal platform is difficult and requires a lot of preparation and several interview rounds, but it is definitely worth the effort. Also, depending on the jobs you are looking for and how you perform in clients interview, it can take some time to get your first gig.

It allowed me to work for high-paying clients that I wouldn't be able to get without the platform. Also, because of the hard vetting process by Toptal, only high-level professionals can enter the platform, making it easy to get your first client, as there is less competition for the same job between talents.

I have a great variety of projects available at all times and I don't have to think about payments. Toptal handles it all for me. It gives me a sense of security to focus on what I am best at, writing code.

The only thing that can be thought of as a negative is that this is a remote only company and you don't have people to talk to in person but for regular meetups.

Connecting great developers with awesome projects around the world. I have worked with so many different clients on a cornucopia of projects that looking back I feel very privileged.

The fact that I can work at my time, and with a company of my preference is beautiful

You might have to adapt to different timezones to collaborate with team members

Experience diversification and worthy payment

1. The jobs that are listed in Toptal are of excellent quality 2. The matchers, the HR and internal systems and processes are great

Nothing so far that I dislike about Toptal

For me, as a developer, Toptal finds jobs. And for businesses or technology companies, Toptal provides developers with good-quality skills... Toptal's vetting process ensures that the developers here are competent, confident, and self-motivated.

The support from the recruitment process, the quality of the clients, the payment and management platform, and the quantity of available jobs.

There are not many options to reject a client if we do not like it at the interview or probation stage.

The connection between available jobs and professional's available time.

Toptal makes the life of developers easier as they handle everything and care about their developers. They have great rates that you can comfortably live in any country worldwide.

Not always easy to find an engagement quickly. But I have specific expertise in my field, and I think that is the main reason.

They handle the payment process and legal sides, I think that is the most powerful and comfortable side for me. They have an active and highly talented network worldwide

Matching processes are well established. Payments are always on time. The best attitude to the freelancer ever.

Almost nothing. (For now) Toptal does not support cryptocurrency payments (yet).

Matching processes are well established. It is really time saving.

- Working remotely from any place with the top companies in the world - The Community is very supportive - The Platform itself is easy to deal with

It's not related to Toptal but to the Freelancing model in general, which is the Unpredictability of work. So, you should be prepared if this is your chosen model of work.

- Working from any place in the world with the top companies. - Recommending me jobs instead of proactively searching for them.

The support and jobs available on the platform and team behind. The salaries are a quite big plus as well

The clients are not always as responsive, as one would like. The net20 payments, but it's industry standard

TopTal have helped me land clients I would have never been able to get on my own, they're truly a matchmaker between clients and designers