How We Compare: Kamro vs Traditional Agencies & Flat Fee Firms
When it comes to hiring, most employers end up choosing between three main routes:
Traditional recruitment agencies – These firms usually charge a percentage of the candidate’s salary (often 15–25%) for every hire. Agencies are effective when you need specialist headhunting or executive-level recruitment, but costs can escalate quickly for SMEs, especially when making multiple hires. Rebates and small print can also make budgeting unpredictable.
Flat fee advertisers – These providers typically post your vacancy across a selection of job boards for a one-off cost. It’s a step up from doing it yourself, and the fixed fee makes it easy to budget. However, most flat fee firms stop at advertising — leaving you to filter CVs, handle candidate communications, and manage the interview process on your own.
Flat fee + managed service (Kamro) – This model combines the best of both worlds. Like advertisers, you get predictable, upfront pricing. Like agencies, you benefit from full-service recruitment: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate care, and onboarding support. The difference is you get the whole service without paying a percentage of salary.
So how do these options really compare in practice? Here’s a side-by-side breakdown of what each model offers — and where the gaps are.
Why Employers Choose Kamro
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Built on experience since 2016 — we’ve refined our model across hundreds of campaigns, so what you see is tested and repeatable.
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One service, multiple hiring styles — whether you want one-off hires or ongoing support via subscription, we’ve got plans built for both.
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No hidden extras — what we show is what you pay. Want add-ons? We’ll say exactly what they cost.
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Dedicated support — you always have a recruiter, not just forms or portals.
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Proven results - with over 400+ five-star reviews, we're a proven recruitment partner.
