99designs by Vistaprint vs PeoplePerHour
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
99designs by Vistaprint ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #10) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. Top platform for running design contests for logos, branding, and websites.
At a glance
| 99designs by Vistaprint | PeoplePerHour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #10 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Contest-based design work | Flexible UK/EU marketplace |
| Pricing | $$ (Contests from $299) | $$ (Tiered service fees) |
| HQ | Melbourne, Australia | London, UK |
| Founded | 2008 | 2007 |
99designs by Vistaprint
Top platform for running design contests for logos, branding, and websites.
99designs.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
PeoplePerHour
A flexible marketplace combining project posts and fixed-price offers.
www.peopleperhour.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
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