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Full-Time Senior Engineers Without 20% Contingency Placement Fees. Full pipeline tracking, custom stages, and structured STAR candidate evaluations—for $99/month.
- ✕ Strict annual contract minimums ($4,800–$12,000+)
- ✕ Additional recruiter seat add-ons: +$450/yr
- ✕ Software only (zero pre-vetted candidate screening)
- Plans from $99/mo: Simple subscription pricing with zero placement fees
- $0 commitments: Month-to-month flexibility, cancel anytime
- Pre-screened talent included: STAR rubrics & 7-day verified freshness
- 0% placement commissions: Keep 100% of your hiring budget
Reinvest those savings directly into engineer salaries, not overpriced ATS vendor contracts.
The Hidden Cost of Contingency Recruiters and Contractor Markups
How traditional hiring software drains startup budgets versus Vetta's outcome-based hiring OS.
- Staffing agencies and freelance platforms charge 20% to 30% markups on top of developer hourly rates.
- Placement fees for full-time hires often exceed $15,000 to $25,000 per engineer.
- Freelance-first platforms don't offer structured full-time pipeline tracking or candidate scorecards.
- 0% Placement Fees: Hire permanent, full-time senior developers on a flat $99/mo membership.
- Pre-vetted senior software engineers verified across architecture, system design, and execution.
- Save $15,000+ per hire compared to Gun.io or traditional staffing agencies.
Direct Feature & Capability Breakdown
Comparing core operating capabilities between Gun.io and Vetta
Frequently Asked Questions About Switching
Does Vetta charge a percentage when we hire an engineer?
No. Vetta never charges placement commissions or percentage fees. You pay $99/month for the hiring OS, and you keep 100% of your capital.
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