Toptal

Toptal

3.062 reviews
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Kate_B

Los Angeles, CA · June 28, 2026

So-so experience

I really wanted to love Toptal, but I ran into a few issues. The support team was not quick to respond when I had questions. Plus, the candidates I got were not ideal, and it took longer than expected.

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Emily

Chicago · June 11, 2026

Solid experience overall

The freelancers I worked with were professional and talented. A bit more support would have been nice, but I'm mostly satisfied with the outcome.

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Ronald

Orlando, FL · April 29, 2026

Frustrating process

I was really let down by how long it took to get a match. I expected faster service, but I spent more time waiting than actually working with a freelancer. I won’t recommend this.

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Katherine

Los Angeles, CA · April 7, 2026

Not what I expected

I really wanted to love Toptal. The talent pool is impressive, but there were too many hiccups with communication and follow-ups. Overall, it didn't meet my expectations.

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sarah_c

Los Angeles, CA · April 3, 2026

Disappointing service

Signed up thinking it would be a breeze to find great freelancers. Had a couple of good interviews but most ended up being a waste. Not happy with the overall quality.

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James S.

San Francisco, CA · March 15, 2026

Decent but could be better

I used Toptal for a project and found some great talent, but the overall experience was a bit hit-or-miss. The vetting process is good, but it took longer than expected to find the right freelancer.

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ddavis

New York, NY · March 7, 2026

Meh, could be better

The matching system didn't really work for me. I got candidates sent my way, but they weren't what I needed at all. Ended up just wasting time.

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Sarah99

Austin, TX · March 1, 2026

Some good people, but pricey

Had a mixed experience on Toptal. Some freelancers were great and delivered well, but I felt the prices were really high compared to others. I might try again if budgets allow.

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katy.perry

San Francisco · January 27, 2026

Great talent, pricey though

The freelancers are top-notch, but you do pay a premium for their services. If you can afford it, I’d recommend them.

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jenw

Philadelphia, PA · January 16, 2026

very disappointed

Really frustrated with Toptal. I lost money hiring a freelancer who ghosted me after a week. Customer service was slow to help and didn’t resolve anything.

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sara_intech

Miami · January 1, 2026

Decent service but with flaws

Had a couple of hiccups with matching my project to the right freelancer. The support team was helpful, but it took longer than I expected to get sorted out.

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John

New York · December 13, 2025

Good talent but pricey

I found some really skilled developers on Toptal, but their rates are definitely on the higher side. Overall, I had a positive experience but keeping the budget in mind is essential.

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max1990

Seattle · December 8, 2025

Good overall

Most of my experiences have been positive. Found some great talent and the platform is user-friendly. Just hope they keep improving their matching process.

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lucy96

Los Angeles · November 24, 2025

Mixed feelings

The process was a bit clunky. The initial freelancer didn't work out, but the support team helped replace them quickly. Just wish the first match was better.

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Anna

San Francisco · November 15, 2025

Pretty good experience

Toptal has some talented people. My designer was pretty great and delivered on time. Just a minor hiccup with the initial onboarding, but it was resolved fast.

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trader_ru

Seattle, WA · November 14, 2025

Solid platform overall

I've enjoyed my recent experience with Toptal. Found a skilled developer quickly, and the work quality was top-notch. A couple of minor communication issues, but overall I’m pleased.

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claire_2023

Philadelphia, PA · November 9, 2025

Good but slow

I found someone I like, but the onboarding took forever. The platform isn’t as user-friendly as I’d hoped, making communication difficult.

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olivia.m

Seattle · November 9, 2025

Happy with my projects

Toptal helped me find some good designers for my startup. They understood my needs well, and the projects came out as I envisioned them.

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Rita

Chicago · October 17, 2025

Average Service

Found my freelancer, but the platform feels clunky. It’s hard to navigate at times, and getting updates was a hassle.

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molly99

Austin, TX · September 26, 2025

Could use improvement

They have a great concept and some really talented people, but the pricing feels a bit steep for the service. I expected more given the costs.