Toptal vs. Upwork
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Toptal | Upwork |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 270 | 3,236 |
| Ease of use | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Quality of support | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 83.643123 | 68.308283 |
| Small Business | 85.6% | 95.6% |
| Mid-Market | 9.5% | 4.1% |
| Enterprise | 4.9% | 0.3% |
| Total page views | 1,042 | 10,689 |
| Total LLM citations | 15,127 | 22,306 |
Toptal
Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce, powered by a global network of more than 20,000 highly vetted professionals in technology, design, finance, marketing, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2010, Toptal has been trusted by more than 30,000 clients, from the Fortune 500 to cutting-edge startups. As an entirely unique professional services firm, we help drive businesses forward with world-class on-demand talent, teams, and end-to-end solutions. For more information, please visit www.toptal.com.
- Ease of Use
- Job Opportunities
- Freelancing Services
- Time Efficiency
- Trusted Platform
- Client Interaction
Upwork
Upwork is a freelance hiring platform and work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals across more than 10,000 skill categories. It functions as an end-to-end solution for sourcing and managing contingent workforce needs — from project specialists to long-term contractors — without the overhead of full-time hiring. Businesses of all sizes use Upwork to fill skill gaps, execute complex projects, and scale results without adding headcount. Creating an account and posting a job is free. You pay only once a contract begins.
- Ease of Use
- Job Opportunities
- Freelancing Services
- Time Efficiency
- Trusted Platform
- Talent Quality