Toptal vs A.Team
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
Toptal ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Startups and SMBs hiring freelancers for design, dev, and marketing. The best for pre-vetted, high-caliber developers, designers, and finance experts.
At a glance
| Toptal | A.Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent | #4 / The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Hiring elite, vetted talent | Building vetted freelance teams |
| Pricing | $$$$ (from $80/hr) | $$$$ (Team-based pricing) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2020 |
Toptal
The best for pre-vetted, high-caliber developers, designers, and finance experts.
www.toptal.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Freelance Platforms for Hiring Talent
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
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