Looking for a Toptal alternative? Forward Genix offers dedicated development teams at $4,000-$5,500/month per developer vs. Toptal's $10,000-$35,000. Enterprise-quality work for Fortune 500 clients.
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| Feature | Toptal | Forward Genix |
|---|---|---|
| Developer Hourly Rate | $60-$200+/hr | $35-$50/hr |
| Monthly Cost (Senior Dev) | $10,000-$35,000 | $4,000-$5,500 |
| Team Model | Individual Freelancers | Dedicated Team |
| Project Manager Included | No (extra cost) | Yes, Included |
| Vetting Process | Top 3% claim | Technical interviews + portfolio |
| Team Consistency | Freelancers may leave | Dedicated, long-term |
| Communication | Varies by freelancer | English-fluent, structured |
| US Time Zone Overlap | Varies | 6+ hours daily |
| Minimum Commitment | None (hourly) | 1 month |
| Fixed Price Projects | No | Yes |
| Enterprise Experience | Varies | Fortune 500, RHB Bank |
| Scaling Up/Down | Easy (marketplace) | 2-4 weeks notice |
Senior developers at $35-$50/hour vs Toptal's $60-$200+/hour. Same skills, massive savings.
Work with the same team long-term. No freelancer turnover or varying quality.
Our team has delivered for RHB Bank and Fortune 500 companies. Proven track record.
Every engagement includes a dedicated PM. With Toptal, that's extra.
Our Malaysia team overlaps with US business hours. Real-time collaboration.
Know your costs upfront. Toptal only offers hourly billing.
Yes. Toptal charges $60-$200+/hour for developers. Forward Genix charges $35-$50/hour for senior developers with the same skill levels. That's 40-60% savings. For a team of 3 developers over 12 months, you'll save $150,000-$250,000.
We're based in Malaysia, where senior developers cost less than in the US but are just as skilled. We also operate as a company with lower overhead than Toptal's marketplace model. Our team has delivered projects for RHB Bank and Fortune 500 companies.
Toptal matches you with individual freelancers who may work with multiple clients. Forward Genix provides dedicated teams that work exclusively on your project, with a project manager included. This means better consistency, communication, and long-term collaboration.
Absolutely. We recommend starting with a 4-8 week pilot project to evaluate our team. This lets you assess quality, communication, and fit before committing to a larger engagement.
Our Malaysia team has 6+ hours of daily overlap with US business hours (our morning = your afternoon/evening). We hold daily standups during overlap hours and respond to urgent matters outside overlap via Slack/email.
Get a free consultation and quote. We'll show you exactly how much you can save compared to Toptal.