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STOA Rating	6.7
Description	Arc is a global hiring marketplace that connects companies with pre-vetted remote developers, designers, marketers, and project managers. Their HireAI feature matches you with candidates in seconds, and you only pay when you actually make a hire. The platform has over 450,000 vetted professionals across 190 countries. Arc claims companies hire 75% faster and save 58% on labor costs by hiring remote global talent. For small businesses that need developers but cannot afford Silicon Valley salaries, Arc offers a practical middle ground with a risk-free trial period of up to two weeks on freelance hires.
Strengths	•No upfront cost — you only pay when you make a hire •Large pool of 450,000+ pre-vetted candidates across 190 countries •HireAI speeds up candidate matching significantly •Two-week risk-free trial period on freelance hires •Access to global talent at lower cost than US-based hiring
Weaknesses	•Pricing is not publicly listed, making it hard to budget in advance •Primarily focused on tech roles, so less useful for non-technical hiring needs •Quality can vary across 190 countries despite vetting claims •Less control over the hiring process compared to direct recruiting
Key Features	•Find and hire pre-vetted remote developers, designers, marketers, and project managers •Use AI-powered matching to get candidate recommendations in seconds •Hire globally across 190 countries to reduce labor costs •Try freelance hires risk-free for up to two weeks before committing •Pay only when you successfully make a hire, not for job postings •Access a talent pool of over 450,000 screened professionals
Pricing	Free tier available Free Tier
Best For	All industries
AI Features	AI-Powered Arc's HireAI tool scans their pool of vetted candidates and matches you with the best fits in seconds based on your job requirements. It cuts down the time you'd normally spend sorting through applications manually.
Categories	Hire, Pay & Manage Your Team
STOA Verdict	Arc is best for small businesses that need to hire remote developers or tech talent without paying big-city salaries. The biggest win is that you only pay when you actually hire someone, which removes the risk of wasting money on job postings that go nowhere. The main downside is that pricing isn't transparent upfront, so you won't know your exact cost until you're already in the process.
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Arc

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Arc is a global hiring marketplace that connects companies with pre-vetted remote developers, designers, marketers, and project managers. Their HireAI feature matches you with candidates in seconds, and you only pay when you actually make a hire. The platform has over 450,000 vetted professionals across 190 countries. Arc claims companies hire 75% faster and save 58% on labor costs by hiring remote global talent. For small businesses that need developers but cannot afford Silicon Valley salaries, Arc offers a practical middle ground with a risk-free trial period of up to two weeks on freelance hires.

Strengths

•No upfront cost — you only pay when you make a hire
•Large pool of 450,000+ pre-vetted candidates across 190 countries
•HireAI speeds up candidate matching significantly
•Two-week risk-free trial period on freelance hires
•Access to global talent at lower cost than US-based hiring

Weaknesses

•Pricing is not publicly listed, making it hard to budget in advance

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