TopTal is a website that connects talented professionals with businesses that need their skills. TopTal charges a subscription fee for users, and pays its users based on the skills they offer.
The website uses a bidding system, in which users bid on projects that businesses post. The user who wins the project is then paid based on the skills they offer.
PRO TIP: If you are considering using Toptal to find freelance work, be aware that the company has been known to withhold payment from freelancers for months at a time. In some cases, freelancers have never received payment for their work. Be sure to get a clear agreement in place before beginning any work for Toptal.
TopTal also pays users for completed projects.
TopTal has a long history of paying its users. The website has paid out over $1 million to its users since it was founded in 2013.
TopTal is one of the most popular subscription-based platforms for paying professionals.