Near vs. LatHire: Which Nearshore Hiring Partner Fits Your Needs?

You’re here because you’re weighing Near vs. LatHire for hiring talent.

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 tap into skilled LatAm talent, but we take different approaches. 

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 (100+ 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 an AI-powered 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:

• Quality-first approach: Our 97% placement rate, 4.9 G2 rating, 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.
• Human touch beyond AI: Dedicated recruiters learn your company, screen for communication style and culture fit, and will advise against a hire if red flags emerge. We're invested in placement quality, not just placement volume. That's why 80% of our hires stay 2+ years.
• Video shortlists that save time: See and hear candidates before you invest time in live interviews. Our curated video introductions let you assess communication skills, cultural fit, and technical depth in 3-5 days.
• 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 in under 3 weeks. We remember what worked last time, and we adapt based on your feedback, so hiring gets easier over time.
• 180-day replacement guarantee: Double the industry standard. If a placement doesn't work out, we find a replacement at no additional cost to you.
• 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.

LatHire: The AI-Powered Marketplace with White-Glove Options

G2 Rating: 5 (1 candidate review only)

LatHire operates as an AI-powered hiring platform that connects US and Canadian companies with pre-vetted Latin American talent. With 800,000+ candidates in their marketplace and 55,000+ pre-vetted developers, they combine self-service platform access with optional white-glove custom shortlist creation.

Their model is built around AI-powered matching. You can browse candidate profiles yourself on their platform, or request custom shortlists from their talent specialists. AI conducts initial interviews analyzing resumes, skills, and English ability with auto-generated evaluations.

[fs-toc-omit]Key features:

• AI-powered vetting: Multi-stage process includes AI interviews with auto-generated evaluations, skills assessments, and background checks. Their system analyzes hard skills, soft skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Self-service marketplace: Browse 800,000+ candidate profiles on their platform with skills ratings visible. Search by role, country, and specific requirements.
• Fast hiring timeline: Claims to deliver candidates within 24-48 hours, with ability to start hired talent quickly. Advertises cutting hiring times from a month to a week or less.
• Transparent monthly pricing: $3,499 for direct hire. All-inclusive monthly fee for staffing option. It’s not clear whether you can set the salary of your hire with the staffing option.
• ‍Comprehensive EOR: Handles HR, international payroll, legal compliance, tax regulations, and employment standards at no additional cost beyond the monthly fee.

Where Near and LatHire Align

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Where Near Stands Out Compared to LatHire

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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 LatHire 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.