A.Team vs Braintrust
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Toptal vs Upwork vs Fiverr Pro: 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent 2026. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
A.Team ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. Best for assembling entire, vetted product and engineering teams.
At a glance
| A.Team | Braintrust | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / Toptal vs Upwork vs Fiverr Pro: 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent 2026 | #6 / Toptal vs Upwork vs Fiverr Pro: 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Building vetted freelance teams | Web3 talent network |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Team-based pricing) | $$$ (10% client fee) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
A.Team
Best for assembling entire, vetted product and engineering teams.
www.ateam.comSee full entry in Toptal vs Upwork vs Fiverr Pro: 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent 2026
Braintrust
A decentralized network with vetted tech talent and lower fees.
www.braintrust.comSee full entry in Toptal vs Upwork vs Fiverr Pro: 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent 2026
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