Skrappy vs the alternatives
Faster to hire. A fraction of the cost.
Temp agencies mark wages up 35–75%. Job boards charge hundreds per post and bury you in résumés. Skrappy sends you verified workers, ready to work — no markup, no résumé pile.
| Option | Cost to hire | Speed | Verified? | Résumés to sort | Lock-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skrappy | $0–$79/mo + 5–10% gig fee | Same-day | Every worker | Zero — pre-vetted matches | None |
Temp agency | 35–75% markup on wages | 1–5 days | Varies by agency | N/A (they pick) | Contracts & buy-out fees |
Recruiter | 15–25% of first-year salary | 2–8 weeks | Reference-checked | 5–15 curated | Placement fee + guarantee period |
Facebook groups | Free (but chaotic) | Unpredictable | None | DMs & comments | None |
Indeed / ZipRecruiter / CareerBuilder | $200–$500+ per post / sponsored | Days to weeks | None | 50–300+ to sort | Per-post or subscription |
Temp agency markup
35–75%
On top of every hour worked — forever. A $25/hr welder can cost you $40+/hr.
Job board post
$200–$500+
Per post on Indeed / ZipRecruiter / CareerBuilder — then you sort 100s of résumés yourself.
Skrappy
$0–$79/mo
Post gigs free. Pay only when a gig completes. No markup on wages, ever.
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