Best Alternatives to Freelancer.com (Toptal, Guru, PeoplePerHour)

johnblockbuster

Continuing the list of Freelancer.com alternatives:

For Freelancers: Top 3% only, no competition for jobs, high rates.

For Businesses: Access elite talent, scam-free, but very expensive.

Pros: High-quality talent, secure platform.

Cons: Long approval process, high costs, limited freelancer pool.

For Freelancers: Membership needed to bid on jobs, low fees.

For Businesses: Professional freelancers, easy project posting.

Pros: Low transaction fees, professional environment.

Cons: Limited freelancer choice, monthly subscription required, bidding system may be unfair.

For Freelancers: Hourly-based work, commission varies by client lifetime spend.

For Businesses: Flexible hiring, large talent pool.

Pros: Huge platform, mobile app, free job posting.

Cons: Fees can be high, talent quality varies, customer support can be lacking.

mendez

peopleperhour is fine if you’re patient, but man the talent quality is ALL over the place