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Comeup vs Toptal
Comeup and Toptal are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800 on Comeup and $1,000 on Toptal, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800 on Comeup and $1,000 on Toptal, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Comeup offers PayPal via Hyperwallet. Only Toptal offers PayPal and Payoneer.
- Toptal screens providers before they can join, while Comeup is open to anyone.
- Only Toptal lists built-in payment protection (No-risk trial period for clients).
- Toptal is the older platform — founded in 2010, 3 years before Comeup (2013).
- Comeup is based in France, Toptal in United States.
- Comeup focuses on France, while Toptal operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Comeup if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal via Hyperwallet.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
- You live in France.
Choose Toptal if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
- You want built-in payment protection.
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | Vetted Talent |
| Vetted | No | Yes |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 20% commission, or flat EUR 1/order with Plus | 0% - no commission on freelancer's set rate |
| Payment protection | — | No-risk trial period for clients |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal via Hyperwallet | PayPal, Payoneer, Wire transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Local to | France | — |
| Founded | 2013 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France | United States |
| Popularity | 46 views · 0 likes | 66 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Comeup or Toptal?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800 on Comeup and $1,000 on Toptal, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Comeup and Toptal available?
Comeup: Worldwide. Toptal: Worldwide.
Which is easier to join, Comeup or Toptal?
Comeup — anyone can sign up, while Toptal screens providers before accepting them.