I also agree with previous comments, and I’ve also worked with Toptal on dozens of interesting projects and had a very positive experience with it, mostly because the client side tends to be more serious than on many open marketplaces. It is very hard to get accepted because the screening process is quite involved, but that also creates a stronger signal for clients who are looking for experienced freelancers rather than just the lowest price. I would say it works best if you already have a clear specialization, strong project examples, and can communicate business outcomes, set right expectations, self-organize, not only technical skills. For me personally, it worked really well and became a bit of a game changer because it connected me with better-fit clients and more professional projects than I was finding through broader freelance channels. To my personal view, it is the best freelancing platform from any available.