vsArc calibre. About 51% less.
Arc (formerly CodementorX) is a large remote developer marketplace for freelance and full-time hires. OctogleHire gives you a curated, scored shortlist at one fixed rate instead of a wide price range.
- Senior rate
- from $30/hr
- Arc: $15–110/hr
- Time to shortlist
- 48 hours
- Arc: 72 hours freelance; 14 days full-time
- Upfront fees
- None
- Arc: None until you hire
- Trial / guarantee
- 14-day replacement guarantee
- Arc: 2-week risk-free trial (freelance)
Arc is a good option if you want to browse a huge pool and are happy managing a $15–110+/hr range. OctogleHire is better when you want a curated shortlist at one predictable rate and no 20% fee when you hire full-time.
What you'd pay: Arc vs Octogle
You'd save with Octogle
£52,402a year
£4,367 a month — about 51% less than Arc for the same hire.
£12–£87/hr reported
£24/hr, one published rate
- Arc hourly (midpoint)£49
- Octogle hourly£24
- Placement fee£0
- Arc: Full-time hires: one-time fee of 20% of annual salary.
Arc figures use the midpoint of rates published by Arc or reported by independent sources (see Sources below); individual quotes vary by skill and seniority. Octogle figures are our published rates. Monthly = 173 hours for full-time.
OctogleHire vs Arc, point by point
| OctogleHire | Arc | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | One published rate, about $30/hr senior | $15–110+/hr range |
| Full-time hire fee | No placement or conversion fee | 20% of annual salary |
| Time to shortlist | 48 hours | 72 hours freelance; 14 days full-time |
| Pool size | Curated network | 450,000 developers, 190 countries |
| Trial / guarantee | 14-day replacement guarantee | 2-week trial; 3-month replacement on full-time |
Choose Arc if…
- You want to browse and self-select from a very large pool
- You're hiring permanent staff and want a 3-month replacement window
Choose OctogleHire if…
- You want a curated, scored shortlist instead of browsing
- You want one predictable rate rather than a $15–110+ range
- You don't want to pay 20% of salary when you go full-time
What Arc does well, and where buyers push back
Arc says it has 450,000 developers in 190 countries and vets the top 2%. Freelancers bill $15–110+/hr; full-time hires carry a one-time fee of 20% of annual salary. It offers a two-week risk-free trial for freelancers.
Strengths
- Published pricing and wide range
- Both freelance and full-time options
- Trial plus a 3-month full-time replacement window
Common complaints
- Wide range gives little cost certainty
- Talent-side reports of vetting stalled for months
- Support described as slow by several reviewers
OctogleHire vs Arc: common questions
Is Arc cheaper than OctogleHire?+
Arc's range starts at $15/hr, but senior developers price towards the top of its $15–110+ band, and full-time hires carry a 20% salary fee. OctogleHire's senior rate is about $30/hr with no fee to go full-time.
Arc vs OctogleHire: which is faster?+
Arc quotes 72 hours for freelancers and 14 days for full-time hires. OctogleHire shares a scored shortlist within 48 hours for either.
Sources · Arc details checked October 2026
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