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Hire smarter. Spend wiser.

Why settle for overpriced platforms or risky marketplaces? With Athyna, you get top-tier talent and cost-efficiency—all in one place.

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Toptal: Quality with a premium price tag

Toptal is known for its rigorous vetting process, accepting only the top 3% of freelancers across software development, design, marketing, and finance. There’s no resume database or job board—instead, you describe your needs, and Toptal’s team matches you with candidates. This hands-on, high-touch model works well for companies that can afford the time and financial commitment.

But that level of quality comes with a price. Toptal’s rates typically range from $100 to $149 per hour, and its multi-step screening process adds to the lead time. It’s a model best suited for short-term, mission-critical projects—often placing it out of reach for startups or fast-moving teams.

Upwork: Affordable, flexible, but inconsistent

Upwork offers unmatched flexibility and scale, connecting clients to millions of freelancers across categories. You can post a job, browse profiles, and hire through the platform—ideal for quick, transactional work or small one-off projects. Built-in tools like time tracking, milestone payments, and messaging make project management easy, especially for smaller teams.

However, vetting isn’t included by default—it’s only available through the Enterprise plan. As a result, clients often spend hours sorting through inconsistent profiles, many of which are better suited for one-off gigs than long-term roles. While Upwork is budget-friendly, it shifts the burden of quality control entirely onto you—costing valuable time and increasing the risk of mismatches.

Athyna: High-caliber talent, built for modern teams

Athyna was built to offer a better way: the reliability and quality of premium platforms, paired with the pricing flexibility and speed that startups and growth-stage companies need. We combine human-led vetting, AI-assisted matching, and a strong talent pool across Latam and global markets. The result? Pre-vetted professionals, ready to go—in under 5 days.
You don’t need to sift through dozens of profiles or commit to high-end pricing. Whether you need a developer, a controller, or a performance marketer, Athyna introduces you to candidates who deliver impact from day one—with transparent pricing, and ongoing support. No bloated rates. Just smart hiring.

Athyna vs. Toptal vs. Upwork: The Breakdown

Feature
Talent vetting
Talent sourcing
Sourcing time
Typical hourly rate
Customer support
Ideal for
Hiring model
Athyna
Yes. Human-led + AI-matching
Latam, Africa, SEA
< 5 days
$20-$60
Dedicated success team
Enterprises scaling teams, SMBs, startups
Full-time, contract-based
Toptal
Yes. Multi-step
US + Europe mostly
< 2 days
$100–$149+
Personalized support
Enterprises, project based, and consultancy
Contract-based
Upwork
No (unless on Enterprise plan)
Global
Varies, often client-dependent
$10–$60+
Limited (unless on Enterprise)
Freelancers on-demand, task-based hiring
Freelance
Feature
Athyna
Toptal
Upwork
Talent vetting
Yes. Human-led + AI-matching
Yes. Multi-step
No (unless on Enterprise plan)
Talent sourcing
Latam, Africa, SEA
US + Europe mostly
Global
Sourcing time
<3 days
<3 days
Varies, often client-dependent
Typical hourly rate
$20-$60
$100–$149+
$10–$60+
Customer support
Dedicated success team
Personalized support
Limited (unless on Enterprise)
Ideal for
Enterprises scaling teams, SMBs, startups
Enterprises, project based, and consultancy
Freelancers on-demand, task-based hiring
Hiring model
Full-time, contract-based
Contract-based
Freelance
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