Pre-sale time
Dillo: AI automation gathers requirements and starts the search within minutes, bypassing multiple unnecessary pre-sale calls.
Other agencies: A few weeks and multiple calls with sales and engagement teams.
Paperwork
Dillo: We ask for an MSA or SOW only after showing you candidates you like, so no time is wasted. An NDA is sent automatically when you submit a search.
Other agencies: NDA, MSA, and SOW must all be signed before you see a single candidate.
Pricing transparency
Dillo: Total price transparency. You always know the candidate's compensation and our margin.
Other agencies: Hide candidate salaries and are motivated to find cheaper developers to maximize margin.
Margin
Dillo: A low, flat margin on every engagement — visible to you from the first quote.
Other agencies: Typically charge 40–60% margins, hidden inside the hourly rate.
Seniority levels
Dillo: With a flat margin, we have no incentive to misrepresent seniority — and we'll never push promotions just to increase pay.
Other agencies: Prefer to staff juniors and position them as seniors to charge more.
Ability to hire directly
Dillo: Direct hires of certain engineers are allowed after 12 months, so you can retain key talent.
Other agencies: Strict non-solicitation clauses prevent direct hires entirely.
Relocating engineers
Dillo: We will never move your engineers to other projects without your permission.
Other agencies: Quietly relocate your best engineers to more profitable projects.
Truly US-based HQ
Dillo: Based in Texas with a real office, paying all federal and local taxes here in the USA.
Other agencies: A Delaware LLC or a small sales office serving as a proxy to move profit elsewhere.
