Near vs. Athyna: Which Offshore Hiring Partner Fits Your Needs?

You’re here because you’re weighing Near vs. Athyna for a remote offshore hire.

That’s exactly what you should be doing: comparing providers, weighing the trade-offs, and figuring out who’s the right fit for your team.

Both companies help US businesses hire skilled remote talent with payroll and compliance support, but we take different approaches. Athyna operates as an AI-powered platform providing candidates from Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Near provides a white-glove, recruiter-led service focused exclusively on finding high-quality candidates in Latin America across all business functions.

We favor our own approach, of course, but our goal here is to give you clear, straightforward information so you can make your decision with confidence. Your 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 (90+ 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.

Unlike Athyna’s global, AI-first approach, Near operates as a premium recruiting partner focused exclusively on LatAm talent with dedicated human recruiters. 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. And because we focus exclusively on Latin America, you get talent in time zones that overlap with your workday and cultural alignment that reduces friction.

[fs-toc-omit]Key strengths:

• One partner, one process: Scale across functions with one dedicated team and a repeatable hiring cadence. First candidates in 3–5 days with video introductions, most hires close in under 3 weeks. We remember what worked last time and adapt based on your feedback, so hiring gets easier and more effective over time.
• Quality-first approach: Our 97% placement success rate and 9.1+ client satisfaction score come from focusing on cultural fit and long-term retention. We evaluate candidates not just on hard skills, but on how they’ll work with your existing team.
• Proven retention: 80% of hires stay 2+ years, so knowledge compounds and teams get stronger over time. 
• Talent pool depth + reach: While we maintain a pre-vetted network of 45,000+ candidates, we don’t stop there. Our recruiters and hunters source until they find talent that meets your exact requirements and expectations.
• Two engagement models: Direct hire (one-time recruiting fee) or staffing model (monthly fee with payroll/compliance included).
• Transparent pricing: We show you benchmarks and fees up front. You set salaries for your hires. No hidden markups. No fee until you hire.‍
• 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.

Athyna

G2 Rating: No listing

Athyna is a global employment platform that connects companies with remote talent across 150+ countries using AI-powered matching technology. Their mission centers on democratizing opportunity globally by helping companies hire, manage, and retain talent from Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

[fs-toc-omit]Key features:

• AI-first matching approach: Proprietary machine learning algorithm analyzes skills, communication styles, work preferences, and cultural fit, continuously tracking candidate quality throughout the hiring process.
• Global talent reach: Access to professionals across 150+ countries with confirmed presence in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, the Philippines, and Nigeria. Primary focus on Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• Fast hiring timeline: Claims to connect clients with team members in 5 days or less, with case study showing top 3 candidates delivered in 2 weeks.‍
• Cross-functional coverage: Hires across engineering, marketing, sales, creative/design, operations, product, customer success, and finance roles.

Limitations: No public G2 or Clutch reviews to verify service quality. No stated replacement guarantee or trial period. Less specialized in Latin America specifically due to global focus.

Where Near and Athyna Align

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Where Near Stands Out Compared to Athyna

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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 Athyna 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.