Full-time
160 hrs / month
A dedicated professional working only on your business, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in your time zone overlap.
Best for: Ongoing product work, long-term roles, core team extension
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Pricing
Simple monthly pricing. Zero hiring fees.
One all-inclusive monthly fee per professional. Choose the capacity you need and change it as you grow.
Engagement models
Flexible ways to hire a dedicated professional
Simple monthly billing. No long lock-ins. Upgrade, downgrade or add people any month.
Part-time
80 hrs / month
Half-day dedicated capacity for steady workloads that don't yet need a full-time seat.
Best for: Maintenance, recurring marketing, back-office support
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Blocks of 40 hrs
Pre-paid hour blocks for short sprints, audits, fixes or trying a new skill set before committing.
Best for: Audits, MVP sprints, overflow work, quick fixes
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What’s included
Everything included in your monthly fee
No separate charges for equipment, HR or replacements — ever.
Get your quote in 24h- Dedicated professional working only for you
- Pre-vetted shortlist in 48–72 hours
- Workstation, licensed OS & high-speed internet
- Power and internet backup
- Payroll, benefits, HR & leave management
- NDA and IP assignment
- Secure, access-controlled environment
- Account manager & monthly check-ins
- Free replacement at any time
- Month-to-month flexibility
Your quote
What determines your monthly cost
Role & skill set
Specialist skills such as AI, DevOps or certified medical coding are priced differently from generalist roles.
Seniority
Junior, mid-level, senior and lead professionals are available at different monthly rates.
Engagement model
Full-time, part-time or hourly blocks — pay only for the capacity you need.
Shift timing
Overnight shifts to fully overlap US hours may carry a small shift allowance.
Team size
Volume pricing applies when you build teams of several dedicated professionals.
Compare your options
DirectAppoint vs freelancers vs in-house hiring
How hiring a dedicated remote professional through DirectAppoint compares with the alternatives.
| Factor | DirectAppoint | Freelancer platforms | Local in-house hire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to hire | 48–72 hours | 1–2 weeks | 6–12 weeks |
| Dedicated to your business | Yes, 100% | Rarely | Yes |
| Upfront recruitment cost | None | Platform fees | High (agency + ads) |
| Total cost vs local hire | Up to 70% lower | Varies widely | Highest |
| Vetted skills | Tested & verified | Self-reported | Your own process |
| Replacement guarantee | Free & fast | Start over | Re-hire from scratch |
| IP & NDA protection | Contractual | Hard to enforce | Contractual |
| Infrastructure & HR | Included | Not included | Your cost |
| Scale up or down | Month to month | Per project | Slow & costly |
FAQ
Pricing FAQs
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Email info@directappoint.com and a hiring consultant will reply within one business day.
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01
How much does it cost to hire a dedicated remote employee?
Cost depends on role, seniority, engagement model and shift timing. We send a transparent, all-inclusive monthly quote within one business day of receiving your brief — no recruitment or setup fees.
02
How much can I save compared with a local hire?
Businesses typically save up to 70% versus the fully loaded cost of an equivalent local employee in the US, UK or Australia, because salary, benefits, office space, equipment and HR overheads are all included.
03
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The monthly fee includes the professional, infrastructure, HR and account management. There are no placement, setup or exit fees.
04
Is there a minimum contract length?
Engagements are month to month. Longer commitments can unlock better rates if you prefer.
05
How does billing work?
You receive one simple monthly invoice per engagement. Hourly blocks are pre-paid and can be topped up anytime.
Key takeaways
DirectAppoint pricing — summary
DirectAppoint charges one all-inclusive monthly fee per dedicated professional, with three engagement models: full-time (160 hours per month), part-time (80 hours per month) and hourly blocks of 40 hours. The fee covers the professional, workstation, internet and power backup, payroll, HR, security, account management and free replacements. There are no recruitment, setup or exit fees, and businesses typically save up to 70% compared with a local hire.
- Billing
- Monthly, all-inclusive
- Models
- Full-time · Part-time · Hourly
- Hiring fees
- None
- Quote
- Within 1 business day
- Contact
- info@directappoint.com
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