The debate
Recruiters publish jobs. Headhunters find the people who don't apply. Two different motions for two different outcomes.
When to pick each option
There's no universal answer. What matters is context: speed, cost, control, specialization, and long-term commitment.
How we see it at Pliret
After 500+ placements across LatAm since 2014, the patterns are clear:
- If you need fast capacity with daily control → dedicated nearshore outsourcing.
- If you need long-term strategy and full ownership → in-house hiring.
- If you need a one-off low-risk project → freelance can work.
- If you need 24/7 coverage at low cost → offshore with careful management.
The deciding factor
It's not the hourly rate. It's the total cost of getting the business outcome: time to production, talent retention, deliverable quality, onboarding time, and learning curve.
What makes Pliret different
Our model is dedicated nearshore with replacement guarantee: talent is on our payroll, works in your time zone, is embedded in your team like an in-house dev, and if it doesn't fit in 90 days, we replace at zero cost.