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The Starters vs. Lifted

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricThe Starters

by Starters Talent

Lifted

by Upwork Inc.

Overall rating4.94.6
Review count20107
Ease of use9.89.2
Ease of setup10.09.0
Quality of support10.08.9
Meets requirements10.09.1
NPS10074
Small Business75.0%19.6%
Mid-Market20.0%54.2%
Enterprise5.0%26.2%
Total page views71714
Total LLM citations1444,148

The Starters

The Starters provides companies access to elite freelance marketers, creatives, and technologists. From designers to CMOs, The Starters has top talent that you can't find anywhere else. Explore and hire pre-vetted talent starting at $25/hr with no commissions or rate markups.

Pros

    Lifted

    Lifted, a subsidiary of Upwork Inc., is a comprehensive platform designed to assist enterprises in sourcing, contracting, managing, and paying global contingent talent efficiently and compliantly. Launched in August 2025, Lifted addresses the complexities of modern workforce management by offering a unified solution that integrates seamlessly into existing enterprise ecosystems.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Talent Quality
    • Customer Support
    • Hiring Process
    • Helpful
    • Job Opportunities