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Tony

15 hires

Made in 2 months

“Contrario gets my candidates in the room with companies they could never reach on their own. It’s changed the way I place talent.”

Joey

$80,000

NET COMMISSION (1 MONTH)

“I left my previous agency, doubled my income, and had the best month of my career. Contrario changed everything for me.”

Will & Will

$30,000

PER MONTH

“Top-notch, to say the least. The team communicates constantly, fixes issues fast, and pushes back on clients when needed. It’s been incredible for growing our business.”

Tom

$50,000

PER MONTH

“Save time and get direct access to great roles that are looking for great people - it creates a real flywheel for your business and network.”

Tony

15 hires

Made in 2 months

“Contrario gets my candidates in the room with companies they could never reach on their own. It’s changed the way I place talent.”

Joey

$80,000

NET COMMISSION (1 MONTH)

“I left my previous agency, doubled my income, and had the best month of my career. Contrario changed everything for me.”

Will & Will

$30,000

PER MONTH

“Top-notch, to say the least. The team communicates constantly, fixes issues fast, and pushes back on clients when needed. It’s been incredible for growing our business.”

Tom

$50,000

PER MONTH

“Save time and get direct access to great roles that are looking for great people - it creates a real flywheel for your business and network.”

Rebuilt for modern recruiters

We automate the admin work and amplify the parts that actually make you money: matching, placements, and payouts.

Interview with Contrario

See how the platform works and share your past recruiting experiences with our team.

Match to open roles

Get assigned to roles based on your domain expertise, and browse through our openings anytime.

Calibrate to job requirements

Access private intake recordings, red flags, green flags, and ideal profiles from hiring managers before you start sourcing.

Submit and track candidates

Know exactly where candidates are with ATS and calendar syncing, real-time updates, and automated follow-ups.

Pipeline tracking

Interview alerts

Grow your recruiting business

Build your personal brand, expand your client base, and earn $500k+ year.

4 Placements / mo

$112,000

$250k+

Why top recruiters choose us

Direct team support

1:1 Slack support channels for every recruiter so your candidates never fall through the cracks.

Our 48h feedback loop

We require fast responses within 48h from every client so your candidates never sit idle in an ATS.

Selective network

Our platform self-selects for active and high-quality recruiters, so you can operate in a specialized network.

Trusted autonomy

Top performers earn more trust: direct customer access, auto-approved submissions, and priority in searches.

Meaningful compensation

High performers earn more: bonuses for volume and onsites, plus placement fees on every hire.

Direct team support

1:1 Slack support channels for every recruiter so your candidates never fall through the cracks.

Our 48h feedback loop

We require fast responses within 48h from every client so your candidates never sit idle in an ATS.

Selective network

Our platform self-selects for active and high-quality recruiters, so you can operate in a specialized network.

Trusted autonomy

Top performers earn more trust: direct customer access, auto-approved submissions, and priority in searches.

Meaningful compensation

High performers earn more: bonuses for volume and onsites, plus placement fees on every hire.

AI that actually helps recruiters

We’ve built internal tools and partnered with others to automate sourcing and boost your placement success.

AI candidate scanning

Our AI reads intake notes and JDs to generate instant match-probability scores.

Founding

4/4 Match

Fullstack Engineer

Series A • Remote • $180k-240k

Next.js

Vercel

Automated submissions

Drag a resume. We parse through it, build the profile for you, and draft the intro email.

Juicebox partnership

Access 700M+ profiles at 20% discount Integrated people search included for free.

AI matchmaking

Submit one exceptional candidate to several roles instantly without delay.

Made for every recruiter

We maintain a <10% acceptance rate and our ecosystem is built for three specific profiles.

PROFILE 1

Freelancer

For solo recruiters who want to earn real money on their own terms.

Shen, Dan, Jeevan

Ideal For

360 recruiters
Niche specialist
Larger take-home revenue

PROFILE 1

Freelancer

For solo recruiters who want to earn real money on their own terms.

Shen, Dan, Jeevan

Ideal For

360 recruiters
Niche specialist
Larger take-home revenue

PROFILE 2

Solo agency

For solopreneurs that want to start scaling their business on Contrario.

Junaid, Will, Luise

Ideal For

1–3 person teams
Additional sourcing help
Building an agency

PROFILE 2

Solo agency

For solopreneurs that want to start scaling their business on Contrario.

Junaid, Will, Luise

Ideal For

1–3 person teams
Additional sourcing help
Building an agency

PROFILE 3

Boutique agency

For established firms that want Contrario as an embedded partner + new revenue stream.

Shen, Dan, Tony

Ideal For

5+ seat teams
High-quality roles
Consistent pipeline

PROFILE 3

Boutique agency

For established firms that want Contrario as an embedded partner + new revenue stream.

Shen, Dan, Tony

Ideal For

5+ seat teams
High-quality roles
Consistent pipeline

Built by experts, for experts

250+

Active Recruiters

freelance

“Working with Contrario has felt like having a true partner in my corner. Everything is clear, aligned, and supportive which is rare in recruiting.”

Shen Lim

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Contrario

Boutique Agency

"Contrario is hyperfocused on the recruiter experience, which is so refreshing in today’s market."

Alex Cheney

Founder, A Little Bit Alex

SOLO AGENCY

“Contrario is a force multiplier. I bring the recruiting expertise; they bring the access - together we close more deals, faster.”

Junaid Chowhan

Founder, GlobalHire

Boutique Agency

“We always wanted to expand globally and Contrario has helped us to connect with startups across multiple regions.”

Parmesh Sharma

Founder & CEO, Zensei

freelance

“Partnering with Contrario has been exceptional since day one. Their support is always responsive and collaborative.”

Dan Sherman

Freelance Recruiter, Contrario

Frequently asked questions

01 Is there a fee recruiters need to pay to access or use Contrario?

No. Contrario is free for approved recruiters, with full access to all tools and features. There are no hidden costs or subscription requirements.

02 How does payment work for placed candidates?

We use a 30/60/90-day guarantee structure that protects customers without clawing back recruiter payments. You keep every payout you’ve already earned.

03 What advantages do Contrario recruiters get?

You get high-quality roles, fast support, and AI tools that cut your sourcing time. Our platform scores candidates, drafts outreach, and keeps every submission moving.

04 How many roles can I take on at once?

You can take on as many roles as you can actively support. As long as you meet each role’s activity minimums, there’s no hard limit.

01 Is there a fee recruiters need to pay to access or use Contrario?

No. Contrario is free for approved recruiters, with full access to all tools and features. There are no hidden costs or subscription requirements.

02 How does payment work for placed candidates?

We use a 30/60/90-day guarantee structure that protects customers without clawing back recruiter payments. You keep every payout you’ve already earned.

03 What advantages do Contrario recruiters get?

You get high-quality roles, fast support, and AI tools that cut your sourcing time. Our platform scores candidates, drafts outreach, and keeps every submission moving.

04 How many roles can I take on at once?

You can take on as many roles as you can actively support. As long as you meet each role’s activity minimums, there’s no hard limit.

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