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The 11 best marketplaces · freelance under $250/mo

The best provider in the Top 11 The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent priced under $250/mo is Contra.

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Filtered to entries whose published ceiling price (max published price band) is at or below $250/mo. Sorted cheapest first.

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  1. #1Contra(rank #11 in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent)

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    An emerging, commission-free platform popular with independent creative talent.

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  2. #2Upwork(rank #2 in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent)

    $5+/mo

    The biggest marketplace with the widest talent variety and budget flexibility.

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  3. #3PeoplePerHour(rank #10 in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent)

    $10+/mo

    A flexible marketplace combining project posts and fixed-price offers.

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  4. #4Braintrust(rank #6 in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent)

    $75+/mo

    A decentralized network with vetted tech talent and lower fees.

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  5. #5Toptal(rank #1 in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent)

    $80+/mo

    The best for pre-vetted, high-caliber developers, designers, and finance experts.

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  6. #6MarketerHire(rank #5 in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent)

    $80+/mo

    The top choice for hiring rigorously vetted, specialist marketing freelancers.

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