Arc
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What is Arc
Arc is a talent marketplace and hiring platform that connects companies with remote developers and other technology professionals for freelance and full-time roles. It provides candidate sourcing, vetting signals, and matching workflows to help hiring teams fill roles faster than manual recruiting. The product targets startups and SMBs hiring globally as well as independent professionals seeking remote opportunities. Arc positions itself around curated talent pools and a managed matching process rather than an open job board.
Remote tech talent focus
Arc centers on software engineering and related technical roles, which can reduce noise compared with general-purpose freelance marketplaces. The platform is designed for remote and cross-border hiring, aligning with distributed team use cases. This specialization can simplify screening criteria and role scoping for engineering managers and recruiters.
Matching and vetting signals
Arc emphasizes matching workflows and candidate quality signals rather than only listing profiles. This can reduce the time spent on initial sourcing and first-pass screening. For teams without dedicated recruiting capacity, the managed marketplace approach can be operationally simpler than running multi-channel sourcing.
Supports freelance and full-time
Arc supports both contract and permanent hiring, which helps companies convert successful contractors into employees without switching tools. It also gives talent multiple engagement options depending on availability and risk tolerance. This flexibility is useful for project-based work as well as ongoing product development.
Category scope is narrower
Arc is primarily oriented toward technical roles, so it may be less suitable for organizations sourcing large volumes of non-technical freelancers (e.g., broad creative or editorial categories). Teams needing an end-to-end content production workflow may require additional systems. Buyers should validate role coverage for their specific job families.
Marketplace supply varies by region
As with most curated marketplaces, candidate availability and responsiveness can vary by geography, seniority, and niche skill sets. Companies hiring in very specific time zones or with strict local compliance requirements may face constraints. Actual time-to-fill depends on market conditions and role requirements.
Limited transparency on tooling depth
Compared with full recruiting suites, marketplace platforms often provide lighter-weight ATS, reporting, and workflow customization. Organizations with strict hiring governance may need integrations with existing HR/recruiting systems. Prospective customers should confirm API/integration options, audit trails, and reporting capabilities.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Risk-free trial period of up to two weeks (time-limited trial available) Example costs:
- Freelance/contract: $15 - $110+ per hour (hourly rates set by freelancers; pay per hour).
- Full-time placement: 20% of the annual salary (one-time placement fee). Notes: Pay only for hours worked (freelance) and/or placement fee for full-time hires. "Get started" offerings list included services such as AI applicant screening (HireAI), AI auto sourcing, vetted talent, dedicated recruiter, custom candidate sourcing, and a risk-free guarantee (as shown on Arc's official pricing page).
Seller details
Codementor, Inc.
San Francisco, California, United States
2014
Private
https://arc.dev/
https://x.com/arcdev_
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arc-dev
