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

You’re here because you’re weighing Near vs. Virtual Latinos. You need to hire a great virtual assistant, and you want a partner you can trust to deliver.

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 VAs in 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 (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.

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 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. Proven retention: 80% of hires stay 2+ years, so knowledge compounds and teams get stronger over time.
4. 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.
5. Two engagement models: Direct hire (one-time recruiting fee) or staffing model (monthly fee with payroll/compliance included).
6. Talent pool depth + reach: While we maintain a pre-vetted network of 45,000+ candidates, we don't stop there. We source until we find talent that meets your exact requirements and expectations.
7. Complete pricing transparency: You always know exactly what your hire earns and what our fee covers. During your discovery call, we share benchmark salary ranges and explain fees clearly. You set the salary. No hidden markups.
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.

Virtual Latinos

G2 Rating: No listing

Virtual Latinos is a full-service recruiting agency specializing in bilingual virtual assistants from Latin America. They position themselves as offering "top 1% talent" with a multi-step vetting process that accepts only 5% of applicants across countries including Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil.

Their model focuses on administrative and support roles with fixed monthly structures ranging from $1,600 to 4,400 based on experience level. They find long-term placements, but it’s not clear from their website if there is any minimum commitment time.

[fs-toc-omit]Key features:

1. VA specialization: Focus on virtual assistants, customer service, legal assistants, and marketing assistants
2. Rigorous vetting: Multi-step process including English proficiency testing
3. Fixed-rate pricing model: Monthly packages $1,600–$4,400 depending on experience level, with all-inclusive pricing and no recruitment fees‍
4. EOR services included: Handle international contracts, compliance, payments, and HR issues as part of their monthly packages

Where Near and Virtual Latinos 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 Virtual Latinos 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.