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Hiring.co

Every way to hire a developer, compared honestly

Each page covers who vets the person, who you contract with, what it costs, and what happens if the hire does not work out. Each one also says when the other option is the better call. For the full picture of hiring models, read freelancer vs agency vs staff augmentation.

All comparisons

  1. vs Upwork

    A bid list you sort yourself, or a shortlist that already passed a paid trial week.

    Hiring.co vs Upwork →
  2. vs Toptal

    Two strict vetting processes. Different pricing transparency, trials, and who stays on the account.

    Hiring.co vs Toptal →
  3. vs Fiverr

    A fixed-price gig for a task, or a vetted developer who owns the product.

    Hiring.co vs Fiverr →
  4. vs in-house hiring

    A months-long search and an employment contract, or a vetted developer this month.

    Hiring.co vs in-house hiring →
  5. vs dev agencies

    A fixed scope behind an account manager, or developers inside your own team.

    Hiring.co vs development agencies →

Tell us what you're building

Describe your product and where you are stuck. We will match you with vetted talent and quote a timeline — no long-term contract required.

Book a Call

NDA before anyone gets repo access. Chloe Reynolds stays on the account. How it works.

Before you go

Get a weekly rate and a start date for your role

Tell us what you are building. We reply within one business day. A call is optional.

  • From $500/week, month-to-month
  • A paid trial week before you commit
  • Replaced at no extra cost if a hire does not perform

Hooman Hamzeh Founder · reviews every engagement before it starts

NDA before anyone gets repo access. Chloe Reynolds stays on the account. Rather talk? Book a call.