Great freelance platform - Software Developer Toptal Employee Review

4.0
Sep 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Much easier to find a job compared to other freelance portals because its hard to "get in". No negotiations for salaries, you set your rate and on first meeting client already accepted your rate.

Cons

No paid time off, no benefits or bonuses, its strictly prohibited for employer to give you any kind of bonus

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional and interested in quality work.

Cons

Not really a con, but more work waiting than hours allow.

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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