Employee Cost + Smart Brains Fee.
No Hidden Markups.
Eliminate traditional agency markups and recruiter placement bounties. Enjoy predictable, consolidated monthly billing with complete HR, payroll, and compliance coverage.
Direct Employee Cost
100% goes directly to the professional as competitive salary, paid leave, and benefits, ensuring high talent retention and motivation.
Smart Brains Service Fee
Covers recruitment, screening, HR management, payroll administration, compliance, legal contracts, and dedicated Service Delivery oversight.
Calculate Your Custom Investment & Savings
Select your required specialization, seniority level, and squad size to see your estimated monthly cost and in-house hiring comparison.
Talent Cost & ROI Calculator
Estimate your monthly investment under the Employee Cost + Smart Brains Managed Service Fee model.
Monthly Cost Comparison
($3,600/mo per professional)
No long-term lock-in • 14-day trial period available
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about billing, contracts, and replacement policies.
How does the commercial model work?
Our model is radically transparent: Direct Employee Cost + Smart Brains Managed Service Fee. You pay a predictable monthly rate that covers the professional's compensation plus our comprehensive backend services (recruitment, payroll, HR, Service Delivery oversight, compliance, and replacement guarantee).
Are there upfront recruitment or placement fees?
No. Unlike traditional recruiting agencies that demand a 15% to 25% upfront placement bounty ($15,000–$25,000 per head), Smart Brains charges zero upfront placement fees. You only pay for active service.
What happens if a professional is not the right fit?
We provide a 100% Hassle-Free Replacement Guarantee. If at any time a professional does not meet your technical or cultural expectations, your dedicated Service Delivery Manager coordinates an immediate replacement at zero additional onboarding cost.
Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) and code created?
You retain 100% of all intellectual property, source code, schematics, and design assets from day one. All professionals sign strict confidentiality agreements and IP assignment agreements prior to deployment.
What work arrangements are available?
We support Remote, In-person (at our development centers or client offices where applicable), and Hybrid arrangements. Working hours are customized to ensure substantial real-time overlap with your local business hours (US, UK, EU, or APAC).
What is the minimum contract commitment?
We offer flexible monthly rolling engagements with standard 30-day notice periods, as well as quarterly and annual enterprise pods. There are no lock-in traps.
Ready to receive a tailored commercial proposal?
Send us your job descriptions or product requirements for a fast quote and vetted candidate shortlist within 48 hours.
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