Toptal reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(758 total reviews)
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Taso DuVal

57% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Toptal has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 758 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Toptal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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758 reviews
1.0
Dec 16, 2025

Useless

Recommend
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Pros

Haven’t got any opportunity so can’t say

Cons

I went through the recruitment process around three years ago, which involved multiple rounds and a significant time investment. While I successfully completed the process, I have not been able to secure a single project opportunity since then. Applying for roles on the platform requires considerable effort, including filling out detailed forms for highly specific skill requirements. Even when applying very quickly after an opportunity is posted, applications often move to a “reviewing” stage and then result in a rejection email within a day or two, stating that it is unlikely to move forward. Over time, this has made me question how effective the platform is for certain candidates, given the amount of time and effort required. More recently, I was contacted regarding a potential project that aligned well with my skills. After an initial call, I was told I would receive an update by the end of the day. Unfortunately, there was no follow-up within the promised timeframe, and subsequent attempts to get clarity went unanswered for over a week. This lack of timely communication made it difficult to plan around other opportunities and was disappointing from a professionalism standpoint. Overall, while the platform appears to have a rigorous screening process and interesting opportunities on paper, my personal experience has been that the return on time invested has been very limited, and communication around opportunities could be improved.

1.0
Aug 26, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote working Decent salary Online learning

Cons

Old white mans playground No respect for teamwork No loyalty to staff No career progression unless you are best friends with people in high places Sexist environment No communication between management and teams

5.0
Oct 18, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company works fully remote which means gives employees some serious mobility advantages. Enjoy traveling or hate going to the office? No issues with that here. Make sure you do your tasks and no one will care where you are. You also have unlimited leave days if you wish to disconnect. The salary is really competitive and the job really makes you use all your skillsets.

Cons

During the beginning 6 months, you are advised to limit your off days so you can better integrate with the team.

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