Terminal vs. Arc.dev
Terminal’s flexible contract, contract to hire, and full-time engineer hiring options can save up to $50K per hire over Arc.dev.
How we compare
Terminal is the smarter global talent platform for hiring developers.
Talent quality
Moderate – Offers vetted talent, but pool is more focused on junior developers and dev-shop-oriented talent.
Superior – Rigorous AI and human screening ensures only top candidates are presented. We submit only the top 7% of candidates.
Market reach
Global – Access to developers in various regions, though talent is scattered compared to Terminal's sourcing.
Extensive – Presence in LatAm, Canada, and Europe, enabling talent acquisition across multiple markets and time zones.
Team ownership & hiring flexibility
Yes – Offers contractors and full-time employees, but lacks the flexible options for seamless transitions between roles.
Yes – Fully supports flexible options for contractors, contract to hire, and full-time employees.
Candidate sourcing
Reactive – Primarily relies on inbound applications and direct job postings, with limited active sourcing strategies.
Dynamic – pairs proactive sourcing with elite, in-market recruiters with an always-on inbound pipeline.
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How Terminal works
Recruit
We continuously source top global talent. Only 7% pass our screening.
Match
Our talent experts at AI platform find the best people for your roles and culture.
Interview
We collaboratively manage the interview process to ensure the perfect fit.
Hire
We seamlessly hire and manage remote employment, payroll, benefits, and equity.
Customers love Terminal
“Our first Terminal hire was a match made in heaven.”
“The best part is, we didn’t sacrifice quality to make our Terminal hires so quickly.”
“The applicant tracking system in the Terminal Talent Hub is great!”
Why choose Terminal
Terminal offers top talent, flexible hiring, and broad market reach to solve engineering scaling for fast-growing tech companies.
Top vetted talent
Our curated pool of software engineers are screened by talent experts for their skills, salary, and English proficiency.
- 1 on 1 screening
- Only the top 7% pass our screening
- Review video clips of each candidate
Perfect matches
Hire 40% faster as our talent experts and AI platform surface the right engineers for your roles.
- Aligned to your time zone
- Screened for your company culture
- 80% of matches are accepted to interview
Flexible hiring options
Hire full-time employees, or onboard contractors with the option for contract-to-hire.
- Full-time or contract employees
- Benefits, equity, & HR support for FTEs
- Option for contract-to-hire
Recent hires
React Native Developer
5–10 Years Experience • Mexico
- 6 years of people leadership experience
- Skilled in multiple languages/frameworks
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science
React Developer
2–5 Years Experience • Poland
- 1 year of people leadership experience
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science
- Native English level
Backend Developer
5–10 Years Experience • Romania
- 6 years of people leadership experience
- Skilled in multiple languages/frameworks
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science
