While many companies offer access to nearshore talent, Howdy.com stands apart for its singular focus on delivering a complete, end-to-end solution built specifically for US tech teams. Howdy was created to solve the hardest parts of remote hiring — vetting, cultural integration, and long-term retention — with precision and care.
At the core of our model is a belief that exceptional teams are built through human judgment and trust. We use technology to support scale, but we rely on expert-led processes to make the most critical assessments.
The Howdy.com advantage
Howdy.com helps companies build integrated, long-lasting remote teams through a model designed for quality, partnership, and peace of mind.
Talent vetting
- Standard nearshore offering: Often relies on automated tests and resume filtering.
- Howdy.com: We use a rigorous, multi-layered process that filters out 99% of applicants. Every candidate completes identity verification, in-depth background checks, and a live coding interview with a senior engineer. Skills aren’t assumed — they’re proven.
Team integration
- Standard nearshore offering: Clients are left to manage cultural integration alone.
- Howdy.com: We act as your embedded partner. Our proprietary Working Style Matrix™ helps ensure cultural fit, we provide cultural coaching, and our local HR teams support onboarding and ongoing integration from day one.
Retention
- Standard nearshore offering: Emphasizes short-term contracts or project-based staffing.
- Howdy.com: We are focused on long-term partnerships. With a 98% retention rate, we vet for ownership mindset, build strong communities, and help you scale a team you can grow with.
Operational model
- Standard nearshore offering: Often involves fragmented contracts and administrative overhead.
- Howdy.com: We serve as the employer of record (EOR), handling legal, payroll, and compliance across borders. You get one transparent invoice and one world-class engineer — with none of the back-office burden.
Other leading nearshore companies
For companies with different priorities, here are some of the most notable players in the nearshore talent space:
- Turing. Uses an AI-based platform to match developers from a global pool. Its "Intelligent Talent Cloud" automates sourcing and vetting.
- Terminal.io. Builds remote engineering teams through custom sourcing pipelines. Strong LatAm presence and focus on long-term, dedicated teams.
- Arc.dev. Offers both contract and permanent developers. Features a global network with a strong Latin American talent pool.
- Gorilla Logic. Based in Costa Rica, known for its Agile development expertise and client-centric delivery model.
- Softtek. A long-time player with a strong presence in Mexico. Offers full IT outsourcing and application management services.
- Perficient. A global consultancy with nearshore operations in LatAm. Specializes in large-scale digital transformation.
- EPAM Systems. Known for engineering excellence and global reach. Has growing LatAm presence, typically serves large enterprise clients.
- Globant. A major global provider of digital transformation services. Works with large companies seeking comprehensive consulting and engineering support.
- BairesDev. One of LatAm’s largest talent networks. Known for fast staffing and a wide array of project outsourcing capabilities.
Don’t outsource your code — extend your team
The best nearshore partner for a US startup isn’t the cheapest — it’s the one that builds the highest-quality, most integrated team. You’re not just outsourcing tasks. You’re extending your core team across borders.
Howdy.com was founded on this principle. We connect you with the top 1% of vetted LatAm engineers and support them with a model designed to ensure quality, integration, and retention. For leaders who want to scale quickly without compromising, Howdy.com is the definitive solution.