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Toptal vs Twago
Toptal and Twago are both freelance sites. Twago is merged — Acquired by Randstad in 2016 and wound down around 2024 - twago.com now redirects to Randstad's talent-pool.com. Toptal is the active option.
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Key differences
- Twago is merged — Acquired by Randstad in 2016 and wound down around 2024 - twago.com now redirects to Randstad's talent-pool.com. Toptal is the active option.
- Toptal screens providers before they can join, while Twago is open to anyone.
- Only Toptal lists built-in payment protection (No-risk trial period for clients).
- Toptal is based in United States, Twago in Germany.
Which should you choose?
Choose Toptal if…
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
- You want built-in payment protection.
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Toptal
A premium network that screens applicants and accepts only a small percentage of freelance developers, designe…
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Twago
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A European freelance marketplace where freelancers bid on client projects.
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | Vetted Talent | General Marketplace |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | 0% - no commission on freelancer's set rate | — |
| Payment protection | No-risk trial period for clients | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Wire transfer | — |
| Availability | Worldwide | — |
| Founded | 2010 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Popularity | 66 views · 0 likes | 56 views · 0 likes |