Don’t believe anything Toptal tells you - Manager Toptal Employee Review

1.0
Jan 25, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

WFH is the main one. Can travel and work from anywhere

Cons

After being here for awhile I’ve now realized Toptal is all bark and no bite. Most everything is just a PR or marketing trick. You see all those 5 star ratings, they’re because HR tells people to write them. Most of them aren’t even from people that actually work here. They’re from freelancers that use Toptal. And most of those are still fake. Ask yourself have you ever worked at a company with no negative traits? I bet not. So is it really possible a random company no one has heard of has a bunch of glowing reviews saying there’s not a single con about working here? There’s a reason why there’s constant turnover here. Toptal is now offering extra referral bonuses for current employees because they’re so many openings. My advice to job seekers - don’t believe anything this company tells you.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Toptal has been my favorite place to work so far! • The flexibility of remote work is amazing. • I’ve had the chance to work with fantastic clients. • The internal team is supportive, talented, and a pleasure to work with.

Cons

Sometimes it can take a bit longer to find a new engagement if you’re looking for opportunities in Asian time zones. In my experience, Europe and the Americas tend to have more opportunities and faster matching.

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1.0
Jul 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Met some good dedicated employees and freelance workers.

Cons

Lack of any real industry solutions or capabilities since 100% of delivery services are freelance contractors. Model has been successful as providing staff augmentation to clients, but all intellectual capital and outcomes are owned by the clients or the freelancer. Toptal is simply a staffing platform broker who marks up the freelance talent. Great if you need a plumber, but not if you're planning to build a bathroom.

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