X-team: How much does it cost for clients?

Published on
Mar 22, 2024
Written by
Lisa Dahlgren
EDITED by
Maria del Mar Agudelo
Read time
3 Minutes
Category
Transparency Research

Diving into the intricacies of X-team's pricing reveals a landscape where businesses eager to enhance their tech capabilities encounter various opportunities and challenges. As a bridge to elite tech talent, X-team's role in the industry is undeniable; however, questions often arise about the clarity and comprehensibility of its pricing and fee arrangements. This article unravels the specifics of X-team's pricing strategy, juxtaposing it with the open and transparent model provided by Teilur Talent. Known for its definitive financial transparency and unparalleled value, Teilur Talent excels in facilitating Diversity recruitment and staffing for digital transformation, presenting a stark contrast to X-team's approach and offering insights into a client-friendly outsourcing solution.

X-team pricing for companies in the U.S.

X-team's approach to hourly contracts, charging approximately $80 per hour for a developer, embodies a distinct billing methodology that might not align with every client's preference, particularly those searching for fixed-price projects or direct payroll integration. This rate translates to an estimated monthly cost of around $12,800 for full-time engagement, a significant consideration for companies planning their tech talent budgeting. Such a pricing structure may pose challenges for businesses operating within specific administrative or financial parameters, potentially limiting seamless collaboration. In contrast, Teilur Talent prides itself on offering a more versatile and transparent pricing model. By ensuring clients understand their financial commitments comprehensively, Teilur Talent becomes an appealing choice for a wide range of industries seeking Staff Augmentation and IT Staffing solutions, promising clarity and adaptability in every transaction.

X-team Pricing Review:

A notable review of Clutch from the CEO of Ziplet reveals the financial commitment involved in engaging with the X-team. The company expended $168,000 over 18 months for the services of a single front-end developer, averaging a monthly cost of approximately $9,300 for this team member. This figure provides insight into the investment required for clients in the U.S. to access specialized tech talent through X-Team, underscoring the need for transparency and predictability in outsourcing expenditures. In this context, Teilur Talent's transparent and upfront pricing model is a benchmark for cost transparency, ensuring clients can make informed decisions without the risk of unforeseen financial obligations.

x-team pricing review
x-team review

Our Thoughts on the Pricing Structure of X-team:

Reflecting on another review, this time from a construction company named Made Renovation, which detailed an expenditure of $70,000 for nine senior software engineers and an account manager—translating to about $7,000 per employee—the need for a more transparent and flexible pricing system becomes evident. The experience shared by Made Renovation highlights the challenges companies may face in managing costs effectively while ensuring the quality and timeliness of delivered work. Here, Teilur Talent distinguishes itself by offering competitive pricing and a commitment to flexibility, transparency, and direct communication, aligning with clients' diverse needs for staff augmentation, IT staffing, and project management without hidden fees or ambiguity.

x-team review
x-team pricing reviews

Conclusion

While X-team offers valuable tech talent outsourcing services, clients' experiences and financial commitments point towards a critical need for enhanced pricing transparency and flexibility. Teilur Talent emerges as the superior choice, embodying the principles of clarity, efficiency, and strategic foresight in every client interaction. For businesses seeking dependable outsourcing solutions, the transparency and straightforwardness of Teilur Talent, especially in pricing and project management, are crucial for achieving successful and cost-effective outcomes. 

Teilur Talent invites you to explore our transparent pricing model using our price calculator, available below this blog. This tool empowers you with immediate, clear insights into the financial considerations of integrating new tech talent into your team, fostering a partnership that guarantees strategic advantages and transparent financial engagements.

Need help with cost expectations? 

Costs vary depending on the final offer our candidate accepts. 80% of what you pay goes to the candidate, and the remaining 20% is our fee. We’ve put together some examples of price ranges with all fees included, to help you establish clear pricing expectations for the services we offer.

Pillars
Colombia
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
Group 1. Coordinators, data analysts, tech sales

$1,500 - $2,000

$1,500 - $2,000

Group 2. Product, designers, growth marketers

$2,000 - $3,500

$2,000 - $3,500

Group 3. Developers and Sr. tech talent (4+ years)

$3,500- $5,000

$3,500- $5,000

Group 4. Sr. software & data engineering (7+ years)

$5,500- $8,500

$5,500- $8,500

1:1 recruiting support

via integration

Talent focus
Pillars
Colombia
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
Group 1. Coordinators, data analysts, tech sales

$18,000 -$24,000

$18,000 -$24,000

Group 2. Product, designers, growth marketers

$24,000 -$42,000

$24,000 -$42,000

Group 3. Developers and Sr. tech talent (4+ years)

$42,000-$66,000

$42,000-$66,000

Group 4. Sr. software & data engineering (7+ years)

$66,000-$102,000

$66,000-$102,000

1:1 recruiting support

via integration

Talent focus

*Transparent pricing refers to understanding how much a company takes as a percentage of how much a client pays for hired talent. These prices are estimates and always depend on the final offer the candidate takes.

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Got questions? We've got answers.

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How is Teilur Talent different from other tech recruiting companies in LATAM?

At Teilur Talent, we take a mission-focused approach to recruiting, ensuring that our candidates are aligned with your company's vision and goals. Unlike other tech recruiting companies in LATAM, who may focus solely on technical skills, we prioritize the cultural fit and dedication of our team members to your company. For this reason, we do not support project contractor or freelancer roles. Instead, we focus on fully devoted team members who will help you achieve long-term success. If you are looking for freelancers to complete one-off projects, you probably are better off going to companies like fiver.com, toptal.com or upwork.com.

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How does Teilur Talent attract and retain the best talent compared to other companies?

At Teilur Talent, we offer our candidates competitive salaries that are 2x to 3x higher than what tech companies would pay locally. This allows us to attract top talent and retain highly motivated and loyal team members. Additionally, we focus on finding candidates whose values align with the purpose, visoin, and mission of our clients. This approach ensures that our engineers and tech talent are not just coding and completing task—rather, they become part of a greater purpose, which gives them meaning and helps us attract and retain the best talent.

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What are the typical tech roles that Teilur Talent recruits for?

At Teilur Talent, we specialize in recruiting for a wide range of tech roles that are typically in high demand. These include positions such as DevOps engineers, QA analysts and engineers, back-end and front-end developers, data scientists, product managers, business developers, and technical sales positions. Essentially, we recruit for most roles that are needed in B2B and B2C tech-focused businesses.

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What are Teilur Talent's fees and pricing structure?

At Teilur Talent, we believe in transparency. We charge a flat rate fee of 20% of what the client pays. This way, our clients know exactly what they are paying for and how much the candidate gets. As an example: If a client hires a software engineer for $60,000 per year ($5,000 per month), Teilur's monthly fee would be $1,000 (20% of $5,000). We don't believe in hidden fees or unwanted surprises, so we disclose all costs upfront to both candidates hired and companies. When exploring other alternatives, make sure they are transparent about their pricing. We believe this is paramount for the benefit of all parties involved in this new era of remote work.

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What is the candidate screening process at Teilur Talent, and how do you ensure a good fit for my company?

At Teilur Talent, we take candidate screening very seriously. We use a multi-layered approach to find the best candidates for our clients, starting with screening thousands of candidates from our internal and proprietary networks. We leverage AI technology to assess whether a candidate matches the technical skills required for a given job opening. We also perform additional personal evaluations to ensure that the candidate has the soft skills, culture fit, and English language skills required to excel in their new role. Our rigorous screening process ensures that only the best candidates make it through to our clients, saving them time and helping them find the best talent for their teams.