Dribbble Hiring vs 99designs by Vistaprint
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
Dribbble Hiring ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #9) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. The top platform to source designers directly from their community portfolios.
At a glance
| Dribbble Hiring | 99designs by Vistaprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #9 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Hiring freelance designers | Contest-based design work |
| Pricing | $$ (from $299/mo subscription) | $$ (Contests from $299) |
| HQ | Victoria, Canada | Melbourne, Australia |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
Dribbble Hiring
The top platform to source designers directly from their community portfolios.
dribbble.com/hiringSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
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
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.