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

You're here because you're weighing Near vs. Tecla for a LatAm hire. You need talent that delivers results, and you want a partner who understands what that actually means for your business.

Perhaps you've heard good things about both Tecla and Near, but you're unsure about the key differences.

Both companies help US businesses hire skilled Latin American tech talent, but we take different approaches. Tecla focuses exclusively on developers with a platform-driven experience, while Near provides full-service recruiting and staffing across all business functions.

Our goal is to give you clear, straightforward information so you can make your decision with confidence. Your choice comes down to what you actually 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. Elite talent for tech positions: We place senior backend, frontend, mobile, QA, and data/ML engineers every week, with specialist tech hunters and recruiters screening beyond keywords for real-world impact. Whether you need someone with experience in Python, JavaScript, Go, or Rust, or someone who's worked with specific frameworks, our recruiters know the difference and why it matters for your project.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 180-day replacement guarantee: Double the industry standard. If it doesn't work, we find a replacement at no additional cost to you.
6. Two engagement models: Direct hire (one-time recruiting fee) or staffing model (monthly fee with payroll/compliance included).
7. Transparent pricing: We show you benchmarks and fees up front. You set salaries for your hires. No hidden markups. No fee until you hire.
8. 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.

Tecla: The Developer-Focused Platform

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Tecla operates as a full-service nearshore staffing and outsourcing platform specializing in connecting U.S. and Canadian companies with vetted Latin American tech talent. They have a network of 50,000+ professionals across LatAm and provide comprehensive employer of record services.

Their model is built around three core offerings: staff augmentation, dedicated teams for project work, and custom development for end-to-end project outsourcing.

[fs-toc-omit]Key features:

1. Tech hiring at speed: See first candidates within a week. Tech specialization means they focus primarily on software engineers across all technical specialties (full-stack, frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps, QA, AI/ML, data science).
2. AI-powered matching: Their platform uses AI to match candidates based on technical requirements and project needs.
3. All-inclusive monthly pricing: One monthly rate per team member that includes everything: talent matching, vetting, payroll, benefits, HR, legal, admin, and ongoing performance management for your nearshore team. Month-to-month flexibility with pay-as-you-go structure.‍
4. Full EOR services: Handles payroll, benefits, compliance, HR, legal, and admin across all Latin American countries.

Where Near and Tecla 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 Tecla 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.