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Toptal vs Upwork

A side-by-side comparison of Toptal and Upwork — how they pay, where they work, and who they are for.

	Toptal A premium network that screens applicants and accepts only a small percentage of freelance developers, designe… Visit	Upwork One of the largest freelance marketplaces in the world, covering everything from development and design to wri… Visit
Type	Freelance sites like Upwork	Freelance sites like Upwork
Category	Vetted Talent	General Marketplace
Vetted	Yes	No
Work from home	Yes	Yes
Fees	—	10% freelancer service fee
Minimum payout	—	$10
Payout speed	—	About 5-10 days after work clears
Payment protection	No-risk trial period for clients	Escrow for fixed-price, hourly payment protection
Withdraw via	PayPal, Payoneer, Wire transfer	PayPal, Payoneer, Direct deposit, Wire transfer, M-Pesa
Availability	Worldwide	Worldwide (180+ countries)
Founded	2010	2013
Headquarters	Remote-first (US)	San Francisco, California, US
Stock ticker	—	NASDAQ: UPWK
iOS app	—	App ★ 4.8
Android app	—	App ★ 4.6
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