Near vs. 1840 & Company: Which Hiring Partner Fits Your Needs?

You’re here because you’re weighing Near vs. 1840 & Company. That’s exactly what you should be doing: comparing providers, weighing the trade-offs, and figuring out who’s the right fit for your company. 

Maybe you've heard good things about both 1840 & Company and Near, but you're unclear on the key differences.

Both companies help US businesses hire skilled remote professionals with payment and compliance support, but we take fundamentally different approaches. 1840 & Company operates as a global BPO and staffing provider across 150+ countries with multiple service models. Near provides full-service recruiting and staffing focused exclusively on Latin America across all business functions.

The choice comes down to what you need and how you prefer to work.

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Near: The Full-Service Staffing & Recruiting Partner

G2 Rating: 4.9 (84 reviews)

Near (Hire With Near) is a full-service staffing and recruiting agency that helps US companies hire top-performing remote talent in Latin America across finance, accounting, sales, software engineering, AI, data, marketing, operations, and virtual assistance.

We're not a platform. We don't supply temps. We're a white-glove recruiting partner for companies that want A-players who raise the bar for everyone around them. We handle everything (sourcing, vetting, candidate presentation, payroll, and compliance) so hiring feels simple on your side. Our process is built to surface the people who don't just fit the role, but make your whole team better.

We take the time to understand your culture, goals, and how your team works together, so every shortlist is tailored to what success looks like in your business.

[fs-toc-omit]Key strengths:

1. Quality-first approach: Our 97% placement rate and 9.1+ client satisfaction come from obsessing over fit—not just skills, but the drive, readiness, and cultural match to contribute from day one and help your company grow over the long term.
2. One partner, one process: Scale across functions, not just engineering, with one dedicated team and a repeatable hiring cadence. First candidates in 3–5 days with video introductions, most hires in under 3 weeks. We remember what worked last time, and we adapt based on your feedback so hiring gets easier and more effective over time.
3. Talent pool depth + reach: While we maintain a pre-vetted network of 45,000+ candidates, we don't stop there. Every search includes fresh sourcing until we find the right match.
4. 180-day replacement guarantee: Double the industry standard. If it doesn't work, we find a replacement at no additional cost to you.
5. Two engagement models: Direct hire (one-time recruiting fee) or staffing model (monthly fee with payroll/compliance included).
6. Transparent pricing: We show you benchmarks and fees up front. You set salaries for your hires. No hidden markups. No fee until you hire.
7. Equipment & workspace support: Part of our white-glove approach is helping with the extras that matter. From laptops to office space, if your team needs it, we’ll make it happen.

1840 & Company: The Global Staffing & BPO Provider

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1840 & Company is a global staffing and business process outsourcing provider operating in 150+ countries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kansas, they help companies hire and manage remote teams worldwide through multiple service models.

Major hubs include the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa, and select LatAm countries. They use AI-powered screening combined with human recruiters to filter through 50,000+ applications monthly, selecting what they describe as the "top 3%."

[fs-toc-omit]Key features:

1. Global coverage: 150+ countries with hiring capabilities. Major operational hubs in Philippines (customer service), India (IT professionals), Ukraine (technical expertise), and South Africa (English fluency).
2. Multiple service models: Staff augmentation (client-managed), fully managed BPO (1840-managed operations), direct placement, employer of record, recruitment process outsourcing, and contact center outsourcing.
3. AI-powered + human vetting: Uses proprietary AI technology filtering through a “global pool of millions,” combined with human recruiters. Selects "top 3% of talent" through multi-step vetting process.
4. Comprehensive EOR services: Handles payroll processing, multi-currency payments, tax withholdings, global compliance, labor law compliance, benefits administration across 150+ countries.

Where Near and 1840 & Company Align

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Where Near Stands Out

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What Clients Say About Near

G2 and client feedback consistently highlight what sets Near apart across these key areas:

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Example Salary Ranges When You Hire Through Near

With Near, you stay in control of compensation.

We provide the benchmarks and breakdown; you set the final compensation offer and timing for raises.

Below are a few examples of salary ranges by role. Our comprehensive LatAm vs. US Salary Guide has figures for many more.

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On average, our clients save $35,000 to $55,000 annually per role compared to hiring in the US.

During your no-commitment discovery call, we’ll share recommended ranges to attract the best talent and explain our fees clearly, which are separate and depend on the support you need (recruiting only or payroll and compliance too).

With Near, there are never upfront costs.

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What To Do Next

This isn't about which company is "better." Both Near and 1840 & Company deliver results for our target clients. The decision comes down to matching our approaches with your actual needs.

Most likely, you’ll speak with a few providers before you decide. We’d like to be one of them.

Comparisons help, but a call answers the real questions related to your role, timeline, and budget.

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We'll provide role-specific salary benchmarks and walk you through exactly how we'd approach building your team. You’ll be able to interview candidates for free and see the calibre of talent we can find you.