Oyster® vs Toptal

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Two Hiring tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

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The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Oyster® comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Oyster® starts lower, at $29/mo against $79/mo.
In our Hiring ranking, Oyster® places 8 and Toptal 2 of 10.

Side by side

Oyster® and Toptal compared
At a glance	OYOyster®	Toptal
Starts at	$29/mo	$79/mo
Free plan	No	Not known yet
API	Yes	Not known yet
MCP server	No	Not known yet
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Oyster®

Global ContractorsAgencies hiring freelance talent worldwide$29/mo
Employer of RecordTeams hiring full-time international employees$699/mo

Toptal

Platform subscriptionFlat monthly platform subscription, charged if you proceed with matching. Talent rates are agreed per engagement and not published.$79/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Oyster® if…

We haven't written up who Oyster® suits yet.

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Choose Toptal if…

Companies that need a senior freelancer or fractional expert quickly and would rather pay for a vetted match than review dozens of open marketplace proposals themselves.

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