Arc

Global marketplace that connects companies with vetted remote talent across 190 countries.

Overview

Arc is a global marketplace that connects companies with vetted remote talent across 190 countries. The platform specializes in matching employers with developers, designers, marketers, product managers, project managers, and assistants who have been vetted for domain expertise and English fluency.

The platform offers two hiring models: freelance contracts with hourly pay and full-time hires with per-hire pricing. Arc claims to reduce hiring time significantly (72 hours for freelance, 14 days for full-time) while offering cost savings of up to 58% compared to traditional hiring methods. The service includes hands-on support from expert global recruiters and access to a pool of 450,000+ talent members.

Key features

Vetted talent pool of 450,000+ professionals
HireAI for instant candidate matching
Freelance and full-time hiring options
Global coverage across 190 countries
Expert recruiter support
Secure payment and EOR compliance
72-hour freelance hiring
14-day full-time hiring

Pros

Large vetted talent pool
Fast hiring timelines
Significant cost savings vs traditional hiring
Global geographic coverage
Human recruiter support included
No upfront cost until hire is made
Diverse skill categories available

Cons

Pricing details not clearly specified on homepage
Dependent on talent availability in specific niches
Requires clear job specifications for matching

Use this if

You need to hire remote talent quickly across multiple disciplines, want access to a large vetted pool, or prefer a marketplace model with recruiter support.

Skip this if

You need only local/in-office talent, require highly specialized niche expertise with limited availability, or prefer traditional recruitment agencies.

Best for

Companies hiring remote developersTeams needing designers or marketersStartups scaling globallyOrganizations seeking cost-effective talentBusinesses requiring quick hiring turnaround

Alternatives

UpworkToptalGuruFiverrLinkedIn Talent SolutionsTraditional recruitment agencies

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