Simple, honest pricing
No percentage of wages. No escrow fees. No surprises. Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
How Lago Pricing Works
Self-Serve: $300/month, no placement fee
Guided: $300/month + $1,000 per successful placement
Build a Team: $5,000/month
Traditional recruiters charge 25–30% of annual salary—often $30,000+ per hire. Lago's flat model saves you tens of thousands.
Signup
Create a free employer account.
Define role
Tell Lago what you need to hire.
Get matched
Browse vetted talent and AI-ranked matches.
Hire
Upgrade when you are ready to engage candidates.
Free
Browse and explore our vetted talent pool.
- Browse vetted talent profiles
- View candidate highlights
- Limited search filters
- Community support
Self-Serve
Full marketplace access with self-service hiring. No placement fee.
- Everything in Free
- Full profile access
- Advanced search & filters
- Direct messaging
- Interview scheduling
- Standard support
Guided
Dedicated support for a smoother hiring experience. + $1,000 per successful placement.
- Everything in Self-Serve
- Dedicated account manager
- Candidate recommendations
- Interview coordination
- Offer facilitation
- $1,000 placement fee only when Lago successfully places a candidate
- Priority support
Build a Team
Full-service team building and ongoing management.
- Everything in Guided
- Custom recruitment
- Ongoing team management
- Payroll coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Guaranteed replacements
Why Lago
The only global vetted talent marketplace
Experience the difference: premium access without premium markups.
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Lago combines the vetting quality of premium agencies with the direct access of marketplaces—without taking a cut of your team's earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Free tier?
The Free tier lets you browse our vetted talent pool and view candidate highlights. It's perfect for exploring what Lago has to offer before committing to a paid plan.
What's the difference between Self-Serve and Guided?
Self-Serve gives you full access to search, message, and schedule interviews independently. Guided adds a dedicated account manager who helps with candidate recommendations, interview coordination, and offer facilitation.
What does 'Build a Team' include?
Build a Team is our full-service offering. We handle recruitment, ongoing management, payroll coordination, and provide guaranteed replacements if a hire doesn't work out.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Each tier has transparent pricing with no escrow charges and no surprise costs. Self-Serve is $300/month with no placement fee. Guided is $300/month plus a $1,000 fee only when Lago successfully places a candidate. Compare that to traditional recruiters who charge 25–30% of annual salary—often $30,000 or more per hire.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes. You can upgrade at any time. Downgrades take effect at the end of your billing period.
How do I pay my contractors?
You pay contractors directly—Lago is not a payroll intermediary. For Build a Team clients, we help coordinate payment logistics but the money flows directly from you to your contractor.