Best Companies to Hire Remote Developers in Latin America (2026)

Short answer: for most US companies the shortlist is Interfell (best for remote staffing with one monthly invoice, unlimited replacements while the service runs and active talent in 18 countries), Revelo (best vetted platform for software engineers, with a 14-day risk-free trial), TECLA (best for published hourly rates on staff augmentation), Near and South (best for hiring across engineering and non-engineering roles) and BairesDev (best for outsourcing a whole delivery team). If you already found the developer and only need contracts and payroll, use an EOR or contractor platform such as Deel or Remote.

Last updated: October 2026. Methodology: we compared twelve companies on hiring model, who signs the contract with the developer, published vetting, published timelines, published pricing and replacement terms. Every competitor fact below comes from that company's own website, checked on 3 October 2026. Where a company does not publish a number, we say "quote-based" or leave it out. We did not buy or test anyone's service.

Disclosure: Interfell publishes this guide; we include ourselves and explain where others fit better.

The four ways to hire developers in Latin America

• Remote staffing / staff augmentation. The company finds and vets the developer, signs the contract with them in their country, pays them and handles local compliance. You get one invoice. No local entity needed.
• Recruiting (direct hire). The firm sources and vets; you hire the developer into your own entity or through your own EOR.
• Vetted talent platforms and marketplaces. You pick from a pre-screened pool. Some bundle payroll and compliance; open marketplaces leave the relationship with you.
• EOR and contractor payroll tools. They make it legal and easy to pay someone you already found. Sourcing is optional or an add-on.

Comparison table

The 12 companies, one by one

1. Interfell

What it is: a remote staffing and IT recruiting company focused on Latin American tech, sales and operations talent. Founded in 2016 in Mérida, Venezuela; headquartered in Miami; a Simera company since September 2025. 2,300+ successful hires and 250+ client companies since 2016.

Best for: US teams that want vetted developers embedded full time, with Interfell signing the contract with each professional, paying them and handling local compliance, and one monthly invoice for the whole team.

Pros:

• First shortlist in 72 hours; your hire can start in about 5 days; time-to-hire reduced by 66%.
• Remote staffing includes unlimited replacements at no extra cost while the service runs. Recruiting (direct hire) carries a 60-day replacement guarantee.
• Active talent in 18 countries (14 in Latin America), with contracts and payments in any country.
• Free AI talent search at talent.interfell.com: see real candidates with video, assessments and availability before a sales call. Backed by Simera's network of 2.5M+ professionals.
• Rated 4.8/5 on Clutch (10 reviews).

Watch-outs: Interfell is not an employer of record. Professionals sign a service agreement with Interfell; if you need formal employment under a specific country's labor law, an EOR fits better. It is also not a project-outsourcing shop: if you want a vendor to own delivery end to end, look at BairesDev.

Pricing model: staffing is one monthly invoice where 80% is the professional's pay and 20% is Interfell's fee; no upfront fee if the profile is already in the talent pool. Recruiting is priced per search through Smart Hiring plans. Details: remote staffing agency for LATAM.

2. Revelo

What it is: a nearshore talent platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Miami, publishing a network of 400K+ vetted software engineers and 2,500+ client companies. It handles payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance in 18 Latin American countries.

Best for: engineering leaders hiring senior software engineers who want a curated shortlist and a trial period.

Pros: a shortlist of three to five candidates within 72 hours; 14-day average time to hire; "only pay if you hire" and a 14-day risk-free trial; month-to-month engagements; strong presence in Brazil.

Watch-outs: the focus is software engineering; for sales, support or operations roles, compare multi-function providers.

Pricing model: all-in monthly rate, quote-based (a calculator is published, rates are not). See our Interfell vs Revelo comparison.

3. TECLA

What it is: a Dallas-based nearshore staffing and recruiting firm operating since 2013, covering 18+ Latin American countries with 50,000+ vetted professionals.

Best for: teams that need to budget from published numbers before the first call.

Pros: the most transparent pricing in the category; four-layer vetting with fewer than 1% accepted, including an English check and a technical test run by a senior engineer; TECLA acts as employer for staffed hires; a 90-day replacement guarantee is advertised on its homepage.

Watch-outs: its own pages give different shortlist timelines (as few as 3 days on the homepage, 1–2 weeks on the pricing page), and the pricing page says the guarantee varies by engagement and seniority. Confirm both in writing.

Pricing model: LATAM staff augmentation at all-inclusive hourly averages of $28 (junior), $48 (mid) and $58 (senior); US direct hire at 15–25% of first-year base salary. See Interfell vs TECLA.

4. Near

What it is: a recruiting and staffing company (Austin and Buenos Aires) that publishes 160,000 pre-vetted candidates, 3,500+ placements and 950+ client companies.

Best for: companies hiring across engineering, finance, sales and operations from one partner.

Pros: shortlist in 3–5 days after kickoff and hire in about 21 days, as published; free to interview, pay only if you hire; direct hires carry a 180-day replacement and staffing hires are covered for the whole engagement.

Watch-outs: under direct hire you (or your EOR) employ the person; payroll and compliance are included only under the staffing model.

Pricing model: quote-based. One-time placement fee for direct hire; monthly salary plus fee for staffing. See Interfell vs Near.

5. South

What it is: a LATAM staffing company that publishes 120,000+ pre-vetted professionals and 300+ customers, with separate EOR and headhunting options.

Best for: buyers who want one flat monthly rate and no deposit.

Pros: screening includes an English assessment, internet speed test, behavioral tests and reference checks; under 16 days to hire as published; 120-day guarantee; no deposits, cancellation fees or minimums.

Watch-outs: rate amounts are not published, and the site describes the guarantee both as "money-back" and as a free second search; ask which applies to you.

Pricing model: flat monthly rate covering salary and service, quote-based.

6. Howdy

What it is: a Y Combinator-backed staffing company that recruits, employs and retains engineers in eight countries, with physical offices ("Howdy Houses") and performance coaching.

Best for: long-term dedicated engineering teams where retention matters more than speed.

Pros: 30+ trained psychologists on the recruiting team; English proficiency testing and background checks; 98% retention reported by the company; no startup, recruiting or cancellation fees.

Watch-outs: no published timeline or replacement guarantee.

Pricing model: all-inclusive; 85% goes to the professional and 15% is Howdy's fee. See Interfell vs Howdy.

7. BairesDev

What it is: a software outsourcing company operating since 2009, publishing 4,000+ engineers, 500+ clients and 1,480+ projects.

Best for: enterprise-scale delivery, dedicated teams and projects where the vendor owns execution.

Pros: scale; can provide project management; claims "top 1%" talent with clear English communication.

Watch-outs: the model is built for teams, not for a single hire you want to interview and manage yourself.

Pricing model: quote-based. See Interfell vs BairesDev.

8. Terminal

What it is: a remote engineering platform (since 2016) covering Latin America, Canada and Europe, with EOR in 180+ countries.

Best for: companies that want LATAM and other regions under one vendor.

Pros: top 7% acceptance; candidates within 48 hours and hire within 14 days, as published; 14-day risk-free guarantee; payroll, HR and benefits through its EOR.

Watch-outs and pricing: pricing is not published (quote-based).

9. Alcor

What it is: an EOR and tech recruiting company covering Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Chile, plus Eastern Europe, with a 325K+ candidate database.

Best for: building a larger engineering hub (it markets "0 to 30 engineers in 90 days").

Pros: senior-only focus; free replacement during probation; no deposit, buyout or exit fees.

Watch-outs: four LATAM countries only; 2–6 weeks per role as published.

Pricing model: EOR fee as a percentage of managed spend with volume discounts, plus a one-time recruiting fee.

10. CloudDevs

What it is: a US-based platform for Latin American contractors in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Peru.

Best for: hourly contractors on short notice.

Pros: three-stage screening including a live coding challenge; talent assigned in 24 hours; 7-day risk-free guarantee; weekly rolling contract; payroll and compliance handled.

Pricing model: $45–$75 per hour published, lower for long-term engagements.

11. Workana

What it is: a Latin American freelance marketplace (since 2012) with a vetted developer offer for US companies.

Best for: project work and budget-led hiring.

Pros: published vetting (top 3%, 85%+ on a technical test, B2+ English); match in about 3 days; 4-week risk-free trial.

Watch-outs: on the open marketplace the contractual relationship is yours to manage.

Pricing model: USD 35–60 per hour published for vetted developers.

12. Deel and Remote (EOR and contractor tools)

What they are: global platforms for contractor management, EOR and payroll. Deel was founded in 2019 and covers 150+ countries; Remote runs EOR through owned entities in 90+ countries.

Best for: you already found the developer and need compliant contracts and payments.

Watch-outs: vetting is not part of the core product. Deel sells a "Find talent" add-on ($14 per worker per month) with a vetted marketplace and recruiter partners; Remote does not source.

Pricing model: Deel $49 per contractor per month and $599 per EOR employee per month; Remote $29 per contractor per month and $699 per EOR employee per month. Full comparison in our guide to Deel alternatives for hiring contractors in Latin America.

Top LATAM IT staffing companies for US startups

Startups need speed, low commitment and no entity. The best fits:

• Interfell: 72-hour shortlist, start in about 5 days, one monthly invoice, unlimited replacements while the service runs, no upfront fee if the profile is already in the pool.
• Revelo: 14-day trial and pay-only-if-you-hire for engineering roles.
• South: flat monthly rate, no deposit, no minimums.
• TECLA: if your board wants published hourly rates before you start.

Before you sign, run the numbers with our cost to hire in Latin America page.

Best nearshore software development staffing agencies

If you want developers embedded in your own team (your repos, your standups), choose staff augmentation: Interfell, TECLA, Near, South and Howdy. If you want the vendor to deliver the software, choose outsourcing: BairesDev. For a deeper agency-only comparison, see the 12 best LATAM staffing agencies for US companies.

Where to hire bilingual software engineers

Every company on this list sells English-speaking talent; what differs is whether English is measured. Look for a test, not a self-reported level:

• Interfell validates English level as part of vetting, alongside technical tests and psychometrics.
• Workana publishes a B2+ English minimum for vetted developers.
• South and Howdy publish English assessments; TECLA runs an English and communication check with a recruiter.

English level also moves salary: developers with advanced English (C1+) working for US companies earn more. Our 2026 LATAM salary guide covers 85 roles across 17 countries.

Best platforms to hire vetted Latin American developers

If you prefer to browse and pick yourself: Revelo (400K+ vetted engineers, top 2%), Terminal (top 7%, LATAM plus Canada and Europe), CloudDevs (hourly, five countries) and Workana (marketplace with a vetted tier). Interfell's AI talent search lets you describe a role in plain words and see candidates with video and assessments for free.

Revelo vs other platforms

Revelo is the largest engineering-only platform in the region by published network size, and its 14-day trial is a real advantage. How it compares:

• Revelo vs Interfell: Revelo is engineering-first with a trial; Interfell covers tech, sales and operations roles, publishes its fee split (80/20) and offers unlimited replacements in staffing. Full comparison.
• Revelo vs TECLA: TECLA publishes hourly rates; Revelo publishes a calculator.
• Revelo vs Terminal: both are engineering platforms with EOR; Terminal adds Canada and Europe.
• Revelo vs Toptal: Toptal is a global freelance network; Revelo is LATAM-only with payroll handled locally. More in the best Toptal alternatives for hiring Latin American developers.

How to choose

1. Do you need to find people or just pay them? Finding means staffing, recruiting or a platform. Paying means EOR or payroll.
2. Who signs with the developer? If you have no LATAM entity, pick a provider that signs and pays locally. Read hiring without a local entity.
3. What happens if the hire fails? Get the replacement terms in writing: 60, 90, 120 or 180 days, or unlimited while the service runs.
4. Is pricing published or quote-based? Ask for the split between salary and fee.
5. Can you see candidates before paying? Prefer providers that show real availability first.

FAQ

What are the best companies to hire remote developers in Latin America?

Interfell, Revelo, TECLA, Near, South, Howdy, BairesDev and Terminal, split by model. Interfell fits staffing with one monthly invoice and unlimited replacements; Revelo fits vetted engineers with a trial; BairesDev fits outsourced teams; Deel and Remote fit when you already have the candidate.

What are the top LATAM IT staffing companies for US startups?

Interfell (72-hour shortlist, start in about 5 days, no entity needed), Revelo (14-day trial), South (flat monthly rate, no deposit) and TECLA (published hourly rates).

What are the best nearshore software development staffing agencies?

For staff augmentation: Interfell, TECLA, Near, South and Howdy. For outsourced delivery: BairesDev.

Where can I hire bilingual software engineers?

From providers that test English rather than accept self-reported levels: Interfell, Workana (B2+ minimum), South, Howdy and TECLA.

What are the best platforms to hire vetted Latin American developers?

Revelo, Terminal, CloudDevs and Workana's vetted tier. Interfell's free AI talent search shows vetted candidates before you commit.

How does Revelo compare to other platforms?

Revelo offers a large engineering network, a 72-hour shortlist and a 14-day trial with quote-based pricing. TECLA publishes rates, Terminal adds Canada and Europe, and Interfell adds non-engineering roles, a published 80/20 fee split and unlimited staffing replacements.

How much does it cost to hire a developer in Latin America?

It depends on role, seniority, country and English level. See cost to hire in Latin America and the 2026 salary guide.

Do I need a legal entity to hire developers in Latin America?

Not with staffing or EOR. The provider signs and pays the developer locally and you receive one invoice. With direct hire, you need your own entity or an EOR.

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