Transparent pricing
One fee. Five per cent. On success.
No retainers. No markup on rate. No success bonuses. A single flat fee on every placement — paid on top of what the specialist earns, not carved out of it.
What you pay
- A flat 5% platform fee on every placement
- Paid on top of the specialist's rate — never carved out of it
- No retainers, no exclusivity clauses, no success bonuses
- Invoiced as a separate, auditable line item
- Only payable on placement — no charge for browsing or shortlists
What the agency middle layer costs.
Traditional agencies and consultancies typically charge 20–30% take-rates, built into the rate you see. The specialist never sees the full amount. You never see the breakdown.
Worked example — €120,000 engagement
XpertDirect (5%)
€6,000
platform fee
Industry avg (25%)
€30,000
hidden markup
You save €24,000. The specialist keeps their full rate.
5%
XpertDirect
25%
Industry avg
Take-rate on a €120,000 specialist engagement
Guarantees
Under 12 hours
If we don't deliver interest-validated specialists within 12 hours of brief submission, the platform fee is waived.
Three-month replacement
If a permanent hire leaves or fails to meet expectations within three months, we find a replacement or issue a rebate. Excludes redundancy.
Ready to skip the middle layer?
Send a brief. First interest-validated specialists in under 12 hours.