Toptal
ReviewElite freelance network connecting companies with the top 3% of global software engineers and designers.
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About Toptal
Toptal is a San Francisco-based talent network founded in 2010 that connects businesses with rigorously vetted software engineers, designers, finance experts, and product managers. Less than 3% of applicants pass the screening process, and over 10,000 top-tier freelancers are available for hourly, part-time, or full-time engagements. Toptal serves clients from funded startups to Fortune 500 companies, with engagements ranging from individual developer placements to full project teams. Hourly rates typically run $60-200+ depending on talent level and specialization.
Who Toptal Is Best For
Toptal is most effective for organizations that have a clear technical need, strong internal project management, and want direct access to elite individual contributors. The platform model gives clients flexibility to scale up or down, making it ideal for product teams that want augmentation rather than fully managed delivery. Clients with internal engineering leadership who simply need trusted additional capacity get the most value from Toptal.
Why Choose Toptal
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Toptal Services
Selected Work
Bridgestone Data-Driven Tire Management Platform
Bridgestone
Toptal helped Bridgestone reinvent tire management with data-driven monitoring software for more precise fleet and asset insights.
View case studyCalm AWS EKS Infrastructure Rebuilt in 3 Days
Calm
Toptal rebuilt Calm infrastructure in three days, boosting stability and AWS EKS performance for the meditation platform.
View case studyUSC AI Mental Health Chatbot for 40,000+ Students
University of Southern California
Toptal helped USC launch an AI chatbot offering mental health support to more than 40,000 students.
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