Maybe top 3% of freelancers but not top 3% of freelance networks - Freelance Web Developer Toptal Employee Review

2.0
Oct 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- variety of potential clients and projects - payment guaranteed and timely - competitive rates

Cons

- toptal stands in the way of a freelancer's business relationship with the client blocking information flow. Contracts paused without explanation! It seems no one is really managing the client relationship on the business side. - on toptal slack, lots of people are complaining they can't get jobs despite being qualified and competitive rates. Has toptal overstaffed their network? Maybe with freelancers with lower levels of technical and business experience?

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Toptal has been my favorite place to work so far! • The flexibility of remote work is amazing. • I’ve had the chance to work with fantastic clients. • The internal team is supportive, talented, and a pleasure to work with.

Cons

Sometimes it can take a bit longer to find a new engagement if you’re looking for opportunities in Asian time zones. In my experience, Europe and the Americas tend to have more opportunities and faster matching.

1.0
Jul 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Met some good dedicated employees and freelance workers.

Cons

Lack of any real industry solutions or capabilities since 100% of delivery services are freelance contractors. Model has been successful as providing staff augmentation to clients, but all intellectual capital and outcomes are owned by the clients or the freelancer. Toptal is simply a staffing platform broker who marks up the freelance talent. Great if you need a plumber, but not if you're planning to build a bathroom.

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