MarketerHire vs Braintrust
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
MarketerHire ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. The top choice for hiring rigorously vetted, specialist marketing freelancers.
At a glance
| MarketerHire | Braintrust | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #6 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Vetted marketing experts | Web3 talent network |
| Pricing | $$$$ (from $80/hr) | $$$ (10% client fee) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 |
MarketerHire
The top choice for hiring rigorously vetted, specialist marketing freelancers.
marketerhire.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
Braintrust
A decentralized network with vetted tech talent and lower fees.
www.braintrust.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.