Upwork has been in the market for over 10 years. It has a huge database of freelancers spread across a range of over 50 verticals. A few of these would be freelance developers, designers, writers and video editors. It doesn’t offer a screening of developers. Instead you can interview potential fits for your job, negotiate rates and only pay when you approve of the work being provided.
Upwork operates on a bidding system, where developers bid their lowest price for a project. Compared to Toptal, it is a cost-effective option for short-term and one-off tasks. You are offered 24/7 customer support to smoothen the process.
Pricing:
Both fixed and hourly rate models are available. The average rates of developers can start from $8-$15/hr and go up to $200/hr.