Overview
Freelancer
Toptal
About
Founded in 2009, Freelancer.com is one of the largest and most well-established freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplaces worldwide. Clients use this platform to find diverse talents, while freelancers use it to earn money with their skills. Learn more.
About
Toptal is an exclusive freelance marketplace that connects the top 3% of Freelancers (aka Toptalers) specializing in fields like development, design, finance, project management, and product management, with Business Owners and Clients from around the world. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Platform Type
Freelance MarketplacePlatform Type
Freelance MarketplaceHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyBest For
Freelancer.com is an excellent platform for freelancers looking for new opportunities and business owners (or anyone who needs help getting things done) looking for diverse talents with in-demand skills.
Best For
If you're a Developer, Designer, Finance Expert, Management Consultant, Project Manager, or Product Manager (or have related marketable skills), Toptal can potentially be a solid platform for finding clients.
If you're a Business Owner, Toptal can connect you to high-level freelancer(s) to help with your projects.
Age Requirement
16 years oldAge Requirement
13 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Freelancer and Toptal:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Freelancer:
NoneUnique to Toptal:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Freelancer and Toptal:
EnglishUnique to Freelancer:
Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Bokmål, Čeština, DanskUnique to Toptal:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by Freelancer and Toptal:
Android Phone, Computer Browser, iPad, iPhone, Smartphone BrowserUnique to Freelancer:
Mac ComputerUnique to Toptal:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Freelancer vs the ones on Toptal.
Shared By Freelancer And Toptal:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computer Science Data Science Design Information TechnologyUnique To Freelancer:
Administration Audio Production Competing Copy Editing Digital MarketingUnique To Toptal:
Computing Financial Planning Cryptocurrency Mining Internet Evaluation Search Engine EvaluationSummary
Freelancer has 99 total opportunities while Toptal has 60
Freelancer has 39 more opportunities than Toptal
Earner/Saver Comparison: Freelancer vs Toptal
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Freelancer or Toptal? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Freelancer
Toptal
About
Freelancers (aka sellers/workers) can sign up to Freelancer.com for free and find a variety of ways to earn money with their digital skills.
About
Toptal freelancers (aka Toptalers, talent) can earn money by providing services related to development, design, finance, product management, and project management.
Commissions/Fees
For fixed-price projects, Freelancer.com collects $5 USD (or its equivalent in other currencies) or 10% of the winning bid — whichever is greater — when the freelancer accepts the project. Subsequent payments above the original bid amount will have a 10% project fee. For hourly projects, Freelancer.com will collect 10% of every milestone payment as a project fee. Additionally, tips are subject to a 10% fee, and government taxes may apply depending on the country.Commissions/Fees
NoneMinimum Payout
$30.00Minimum Payout
NonePayout Options
Shared by Freelancer and Toptal:
Direct Deposit Wire TransferUnique to Freelancer:
PayPal SkrillUnique to Toptal:
Prepaid Credit CardsPayout Speed
1-15 daysPayout Speed
1-14 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 19 reviews from Freelancer Freelancers. 84.21% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
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Pros
- Easy to use.
- Lots of jobs available in many different skillets.
- Clients pay relatively well.
Pros
- Because of the lengthy application process, there's much less competition on Toptal vs similar platforms.
- No need to bid on dozens of projects, Toptal will match you with them automatically.
- Offers the opportunity for flexible remote work as well as potential full-time job placements.
Cons
- Lots of competition, either from freelancers undercutting your prices or from well-established freelancers with high ratings.
- Scammers on the platform will ask you to pay before being able to take on a job, only to run off with your money.
- High minimum payout compared to other similar platforms.
Cons
- The application process for freelancers is involved and lengthy. It's also difficult to pass as Toptal only hires the top 3% of candidates.
- Clients expect very high-quality work, so the bar for freelancers is higher.
- Even though Toptal has less competition, there can still be dry spells.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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Consumer Comparison: Freelancer vs Toptal
Which platform offers a better experience for consumers? Freelancer or Toptal? Compare consumer and buyer-related features and attributes below.
Freelancer
Toptal
About
Freelancer.com clients (i.e. buyers, businesses) can use the platform to hire freelancers in a wide range of industries. They can also post contests to receive ideas and work submissions from an array of different freelancers.
About
Toptal clients (i.e. business owners, companies, etc.) can use the platform to hire freelancers that specialize in skills like development, design, finance, product management, and project management.
Costs/Fees
For fixed-price projects, Freelancer.com collects $3 USD (or its equivalent in other currencies) or 3% of the winning bid – whichever is greater – when the freelancer accepts the project. Subsequent payments above the original bid amount will have a 3% project fee. For hourly projects, Freelancer.com will collect 3% of every milestone payment as a project fee. There is also a processing fee for every deposit of money to your account.Costs/Fees
Fees are automatically built into freelancer rates.Payment Options
Alipay, Bancontact, Credit Card, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, Dotpay, Giropay, iDEAL, PayPal, Paytm, Skrill, Sofort, UnionPay, WebMoney, WeChat PayPayment Options
Credit Card, Direct Deposit, PayPalPros
- No data
Pros
- Good customer service.
- Can match you up with talent quite quickly.
- Straightforward pricing.
Cons
- No data
Cons
- As with any freelance marketplace, there is always the risk of getting matched with a freelancer that doesn't end up working out. Some buyers have reported freelancers billing them for more hours than they actually worked.
- More expensive than other freelance platforms.
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