Skip the AI black box.
Hire vetted developers.
Arc.dev uses AI-only matching to surface its claimed "top 2%" — with no human review, no test score transparency, and rates from $60–100/hr plus a $300 upfront deposit. RocketDevs uses AI-augmented human judgment, full score visibility, and starts from $9.99/hr.
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.
| Decision | RocketDevsRecommended FROM $9.99/HR · 24H MATCHING | Arc.dev Marketplace · Competitor |
|---|---|---|
Matching Quality bar | Matching — Quality bar ✓ Human-curated + AI-augmented Full score transparency on every profile. | Matching — Quality bar ✗ AI-only, no human review No transparency into test scores or criteria. |
Vetting Pass rate | Vetting — Pass rate ✓ 6-hour multi-stage, 3–5% pass Real humans review code, communication, and culture. | Vetting — Pass rate ! AI screening, opaque criteria "Top 2%" claim unverified, no human checkpoint. |
Rate Total cost | Rate — Total cost ✓ From $9.99/hr · No deposit Transparent tiers. No hidden fees. | Rate — Total cost ✗ $60–100/hr typical + $300 upfront deposit before you even start. |
Speed Time to shortlist | Speed — Time to shortlist ✓ 3 matches in 6–8 hours Recruiter-driven, guaranteed delivery window. | Speed — Time to shortlist ! 72h+ AI shortlist No guaranteed delivery window. |
Contract Commitment | Contract — Commitment ✓ Month-to-month, no lock-in Pause, scale, or end whenever. | Contract — Commitment ! Platform-managed Requires sales call to start engagement. |
Guarantee Risk | Guarantee — Risk ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee Full refund if the match is wrong. | Guarantee — Risk ! Satisfaction guarantee No explicit money-back terms. |
Onboarding First week | Onboarding — First week ✓ Free hands-on onboarding, dedicated CSM Developer integrates like in-house from day one. | Onboarding — First week ✗ Self-serve No dedicated support or onboarding manager. |
Hire The Right Way.
Not 18 million choices.
Arc.dev gives you a search bar. We give you a recruiter and a shortlist that already fits.
- 01Dedicated hiring expert & recruiter reviews your brief. 25 minutes from you, then we go to work.
- 02Shortlist 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.
- 03Trial period before commitment. We find the perfect developer for you and the work begins on day 1, with a 14 day trial period.
- 04Replacement guarantee if the match isn't right. Free, no friction.
We reject more engineers
than we accept.
Every developer on the platform passes a 6 to 8 hour vetting process. Arc.dev has none. Full stop.
From engineering leaders,
founders who switched.
Faith
"RocketDevs went above and beyond to help me every single day"
Connor
"It's been simple and I appreciate that alot"
Irakli
Sets a high bar technically and was still impressed.
Joe
"On par with developers earning $90,000 a year"
Kayleigh
"Perfect for my agency"
Sophia
Loves the initiative from her RocketDev.
Skip Arc.dev.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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