Teams comparing providers for technical recruitment often evaluate Metamindz alongside Hays Technology.
Both can be relevant depending on context, but Metamindz is built by an actual UK-based CTO and B2B SaaS founder, with a wealth of experience across sectors, and with world-class fractional CTOs and tech people doing hands-on work.
| Criteria | Metamindz | Hays Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | What if your recruiters were actual developers? CTOs and senior devs review CVs and conduct technical screening | Large-scale specialist tech recruitment - permanent and contract across the UK |
| Pricing model | 15% - 17% commission upon a successful hire, plus optional live-coding and whiteboard architectire advanced interviews for the top 2-3 candidates (billable separately). | Based on online reports, 15–25% of salary (perm); 10–20% margin (contract) |
| Delivery model | Developers, Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and CTOs assess CVs, conduct technical screening calls, and manage the entire process - all included in the commission | Traditional recruiters working the brief - no technical people involved in screening or assessment |
| Technical depth | Recruiters who have written code and built teams - not salespeople with a list of keywords | Depends on engagement model |
Metamindz is usually the better fit when you want one accountable CTO-led partner who can translate strategy into execution and support your team day to day.
If your priority is purely one-off staffing or tool access, Hays Technology may be suitable, but many teams prefer the continuity and ownership model Metamindz provides.
“Metamindz helped us recruit our now CTO, reviewing CVs as they came in and then putting the CTO through a thorough 90-minute live 360 technical test. Feedback from our now CTO of the test was glowing and comms from Metamindz throughout the entire process were excellent. Highly recommend!”
Rupert Boddington
Co-Founder, Pockla
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