Comparison
Rolemote vs Near
Near charges quote-based, reported 15–35%. We charge a flat fee from $1,995, published, and due only when you want introductions. Here's the fair version of the comparison — including where they're better.
Figures last reviewed July 2026. Each is labelled with how we got it — a company's own published page where one exists, and "reported" where the number is secondhand and unpublished. Where a competitor publishes no price, we say so rather than estimating one.
| Near | Rolemote | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | Quote-based, reported 15–35% | Flat from $1,995 |
| Model | Contingency plus a monthly staffing option | Flat fee, due when you request introductions |
| Geography | Latin America only | Philippines and Latin America |
| Sales call required | Typically yes | No — fully async, start to hire |
| Evidence you see | Shortlist of vetted candidates | Scores, screening notes, structured answers, graded work samples |
| Track record | Established | New — no placements yet |
Where Near is genuinely stronger
The deepest role catalogue in the category — around 160 role pages — plus named client logos and a large content library.
Where we're different
Their pricing isn't published, so you're negotiating without a reference point. Ours is on the page. They're LatAm-only; we source the Philippines too.
How to choose
If the role specifically needs live US-hours overlap and you want a LatAm specialist, they're a serious option.
See the standard for yourself
Read a sample shortlist — real screener scores, screening notes and graded work samples — then decide whether our screening looks better or worse than what you'd get elsewhere.
Not sure which fits? Ask us
Tell us the role and budget. If Near is the better fit for your situation, we'll say so — that's a cheaper outcome for us than a bad search.
Common questions
Is Rolemote a good Near alternative?
For some cases, no. The deepest role catalogue in the category — around 160 role pages — plus named client logos and a large content library. What we do differently: Their pricing isn't published, so you're negotiating without a reference point. Ours is on the page. They're LatAm-only; we source the Philippines too. If the role specifically needs live US-hours overlap and you want a LatAm specialist, they're a serious option.
How do the fees compare?
Near: Quote-based, reported 15–35% (Contingency plus a monthly staffing option). Rolemote: a flat fee from $1,995 per search, published, and due only after you've read your shortlist and want introductions — nothing is charged to run the search.
Where does this comparison come from?
Every figure about the other company is taken from their own published pages or a clearly cited third-party source, with the date we checked it. Where a company doesn't publish its pricing we say so rather than guessing.