A.Team is a members-only network of world-class product builders. A.Teamers function as cloud-based, modular teams to accelerate product development.
Toptal is a remote network of freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, and product/project managers.
Braintrust is a decentralized talent network that connects skilled technical freelancers with reputable brands.
A fully transparent pricing model for both the client and the builder. Builders keep 100% of their rate. Clients pay a 16.7% fee.
Freelancers keep 100% of their rate. Client fee is not transparent, and can be upwards of 100% of the rate paid to the builder, according to user reviews.
Freelancers keep 100% of their rate. 10% markup over the builder’s rate.
3 layers of vetting:
Screening process designed to measure subject matter expertise, professionalism, and communication skills.
Freelancers are vetted by the other freelancers in the network.
A.Team is designed to tackle complex product missions through elite product teams. Missions last 12-18 months on average, although there's no minimum time period to get started.
Can use the toptal projects feature to hire a team for longer term/advanced projects.
Can help augment the client's current team or provide a fully managed team for advanced projects. The average project lasts 3 months.
Guaranteed on-time payments every 2 weeks for established builders in the A.Team network.
~1 month until you receive your first paycheck from a project.
Talent is paid as soon as the Client pays Braintrust, or net30, whichever is sooner.