Head to head

Arc.dev vs Turing

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Arc.dev

$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

  • Startups hiring remote software engineers
  • Teams needing freelance developers fast
  • Companies hiring in LATAM or APAC
  • Hiring managers without a recruiting team

Turing

Sales-quoted

A network of pre-vetted software engineers rather than a tool. Quote-based.

Where Turing fits

  • Companies hiring software engineers quickly
  • Talent teams that want a vetted bench
  • Buyers weighing a network against more Recruiter seats
  • Teams that would rather not run their own technical screen

At a glance

DetailArc.devTuring
Starting price$15/hrSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underSourcing, Job boardsJob boards, Sourcing

Where they pull apart

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

  • Budget-conscious teams posting many roles
  • Onsite or local-only hiring
  • Employers who want to run their own job ads

Turing

Stands out: Vetted developer supply instead of cold sourcing.

Watch out: Engineering only, no published price, and it is not a system of record.

Not the right fit for

  • Non-engineering hiring
  • Buyers who need a self-serve tracker

Pros and cons

Arc.dev

  • Published hourly rates and placement fee
  • HireAI screening and auto sourcing included
  • Free replacement within the first three months
  • 20% of salary is costly for senior hires
  • Freelance trial terms are not detailed
  • No named ATS integrations

Turing

  • Pre-vetted developer supply
  • No technical screen to build yourself
  • Faster than sourcing cold
  • No published price
  • Engineering roles only
  • Not a tracker

What each one costs

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

Turing

Sales-quoted

Quote-based. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Arc.dev or Turing for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 26 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?