Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
Malt is the leading European freelance marketplace for tech, digital, and creative professionals.
Toptal screens the top 3% of freelancers globally across development, design, finance, and product management.
| Feature |
M
Malt Freelance
Freelance and Contractor Hiring
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T
Toptal Freelance Hiring
Freelance and Contractor Hiring
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|---|---|---|
| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score |
7.8/5
|
7.2/5
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| Maintain Score |
7.4/5
|
9.5/5
|
| Platform Score |
9.2/5
|
8.1/5
|
| Total Reviews | 2 verified reviews | 6 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Freelance and Contractor Hiring | Freelance and Contractor Hiring |
| Best For | Midmarket | Enterprise |
| Pricing Model | ||
| Starting Price | % commission | Custom hourly |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| European Leader | Yes | — |
| Tech & Creative | Yes | — |
| Direct Contracts | Yes | — |
| Top 3% Vetting | — | Yes |
| Trial Period | — | Yes |
| Expert Matching | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Malt Freelance | View Toptal Freelance Hiring |
It depends on your priorities. Malt Freelance stands out for: Malt Freelance is positioned for midmarket teams.
Both are Freelance and Contractor Hiring tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
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