A.Team vs Contra
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
A.Team ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) 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 | Contra | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #11 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Building vetted freelance teams | Commission-free talent network |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Team-based pricing) | $ (Commission-free) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
A.Team
Best for assembling entire, vetted product and engineering teams.
www.ateam.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
Contra
An emerging, commission-free platform popular with independent creative talent.
contra.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
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