PLATFORM COMPARISON · ANDELA VS ROCKETDEVS

Enterprise talent.
Without enterprise pricing.

Andela pivoted to enterprise clients and hiked their prices. RocketDevs brings the same top-tier talent pool with startup-friendly pricing and agility. Starting from $9.99/hr.

2–5% pass vetting14-day risk-free trial period
LIVE · TALENT COMPARISON
RocketDevs
Vetting6h+ · 2–3% pass
MatchingCurated · 24h
RateFrom $9.99/hr
OnboardingHands-On, Guidance
Andela
VettingRigorous
MatchingCurated
RateEnterprise pricing
OnboardingSelf-serve
● ALL SYSTEMS GOVERDICT → ROCKETDEVS
★★★★★5.0 Trustpilot
4.7/5 · 130 reviews
2-3% pass rate
24h to first 2 matches
From $9.99/hr
01 / 04 — The comparison

Wildly different outcomes.

Seven decisions you'll make hiring a remote engineer — and where each platform lands. Hover any row to see it in detail.

RocketDevsRecommended
FROM $9.99/HR · 24H MATCHING
Andela
Marketplace · Competitor
CostTotal cost
From $9.99/hr
Startup-friendly pricing without compromising on quality.
CostTotal cost
High enterprise rates
Prices scaled up dramatically after their business model pivot.
MatchingTalent matching
Fast & Personalized
We match you with the right fit in 24 hours.
MatchingTalent matching
!
Slower matching
Can take longer to place talent, especially for smaller accounts.
VettingTransparency
Full Transparency
You see exactly how candidates scored on their assessments.
VettingTransparency
!
Black box vetting
They vet well, but you do not get to see the underlying data.
OnboardingHands-on support
Dedicated Support
We actively assist in integrating talent to your workflows.
OnboardingHands-on support
No direct assistance
No direct onboarding assistance provided.
4 of 4 decisions favour RocketDevsGET STARTED →
02 / 04 — Matching

Hire The Right Way.
Not 18 million choices.

Andela gives you a search bar. We give you a recruiter and a shortlist that already fits.

  • 01
    Dedicated hiring expert & recruiter reviews your brief. 25 minutes from you, then we go to work.
  • 02
    Shortlist of 2+ screened candidates within 24 hours, each with test scores, work samples, and availability. Ready to interview. We set this all up for you.
  • 03
    Trial period before commitment. We find the perfect developer for you and the work begins on day 1, with a 14 day trial period.
  • 04
    Replacement guarantee if the match isn't right. Free, no friction.
RD · TELEMETRY
24h
TIME TO FIRST 2+ MATCHES
2-3%
Developer pass rate
14day
RISK FREE TRIAL PERIOD
$9.99
Starting hourly rate
03 / 04 — Vetting

We reject more engineers than we accept.

Every developer on the platform passes a 6 to 8 hour vetting process. Andela has none. Full stop.

RD · VETTING STAGES
01
Application ScreenCV · REFERENCES · PORTFOLIO
02
Technical Assessments3-HOUR SCORED CODING TEST
03
Live Coding InterviewSENIOR ENGINEER · 90 MIN
04
Communication & CultureENGLISH FLUENCY · ASYNC WORK
Final Pass RateONLY THE TOP 2% GET ONBOARDED
2%

From engineering leaders,
founders who switched.

Hear authentic stories from entrepreneurs, CTOs, and founders who transformed their vision into reality with RocketDevs
Project Manager

Faith

"RocketDevs went above and beyond to help me every single day"

Engineer

Connor

"It's been simple and I appreciate that alot"

CTO

Irakli

Sets a high bar technically and was still impressed.

Business Owner

Joe

"On par with developers earning $90,000 a year"

Agency Owner

Kayleigh

"Perfect for my agency"

Founder

Sophia

Loves the initiative from her RocketDev.

GET MATCHED

Skip Andela.Book a call today.

Vetted developer matches. Under 24 hours. Starting from $9.99/hr. 14-day risk free trial period.

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