Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
$15/hr
Arc.dev is a vetted talent marketplace for remote developers and other tech roles. Freelancers cost $15 to $110+ per hour, and full-time placements cost 20% of annual salary, paid only on hire. It fits US startups and tech companies that want pre-screened remote engineers without running the whole search.
Where Arc.dev fits
$299/post
Remote OK is a pay-per-post remote job board. Posts start from $299 for 30 days, with add-ons for email blasts and pinning, and bundles that cut the per-post price by up to 50%. It fits remote-first companies hiring developers and other remote staff worldwide.
Where Remote OK fits
| Detail | Arc.dev | Remote OK |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/hr | $299/post |
| Free tier | –No | –No |
| MCP server | –No | –No |
| Public API | –No | ✓Yes |
| Listed under | Sourcing, Job boards | Job boards |
Arc.dev
Stands out: Arc publishes its fees, which is rare among vetted developer networks: a clear hourly range for freelancers and a flat 20% of salary for full-time hires. HireAI screens applicants and auto-sources matching candidates, and every plan comes with a dedicated recruiter. Arc says full-time roles fill in about 14 days on average.
Watch out: A 20% of salary fee adds up quickly on senior engineering salaries. The freelance trial is described as risk-free, but the exact terms are not spelled out on the pricing page, so confirm them before you start. ATS integration is listed for full-time hires, but no ATS names are published.
Not the right fit for
Remote OK
Stands out: Each post is crossposted to 257 job boards that use the Remote OK API and listed on Google for Jobs. Remote OK guarantees 200+ apply clicks or bumps the post again for free. Worldwide posts rank above location-restricted ones, which rewards employers who can hire anywhere.
Watch out: Posts auto-renew at full price after 30 days unless you turn it off, and posts are not refundable. Prices are dynamic, so the final cost with add-ons can land well above $299; the checkout showed $447 with default options. There is no applicant tracking, so applicants go to your own apply URL or email.
Not the right fit for
Arc.dev
Remote OK
Arc.dev
$15/hr
Arc.dev publishes two pricing models. Freelance hires are billed hourly at $15 to $110+ per hour depending on the talent, with a risk-free trial period of up to two weeks. Full-time hires cost a fee of 20% of the candidate's annual salary, paid only when you decide to hire, and Arc will match a replacement free of charge within the first three months if you are not satisfied. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 26 Sep 2026
Remote OK
$299/post
Remote OK job posts start from $299 for 30 days, and add-ons such as a logo, highlight, email blast and front page pinning raise the price. Pricing is dynamic and can change with weekly demand. Posts are not refundable and renew automatically at the same price after 30 days unless you switch off auto renew; renewals can be self-refunded within 7 days. Bundles of up to 25 posts save up to 50% and stay valid for 24 months. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 26 Sep 2026
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