Dribbble Hiring 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
Dribbble Hiring ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #11) 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 | Contra | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #11 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Hiring freelance designers | Commission-free talent network |
| Pricing | $$ (from $299/mo subscription) | $ (Commission-free) |
| HQ | Victoria, Canada | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2019 |
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
Contra
An emerging, commission-free platform popular with independent creative talent.
contra.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.