Toptal reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(758 total reviews)
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Taso DuVal

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Toptal has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 758 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Toptal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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758 reviews
3.0
Aug 10, 2025

the product isnt working anymore

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay & time off

Cons

no promotions or increase of pay

5.0
Aug 10, 2025

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Access to high-caliber, global clients (startups to Fortune 500) - Competitive rates, often higher than other platforms - No bidding wars—Toptal matches you with clients - Handles payments, contracts, and admin tasks - Strong professional network and growth resources

Cons

- Very tough, time-consuming vetting process - Rate pressure based on region, limited transparency on pricing - Inconsistent work; no traditional benefits - High client fees can limit opportunities - Some report poor support and limited job openings

4.0
Jul 31, 2025

Nice place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary to start with

Cons

Bad management and benefits for employees

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