Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 978 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Software Developer Hiring Services
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
Arc| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UpworkThe most-cited platform, recommended for flexible, project-based, or affordable hiring. | The most-cited platform, recommended for flexible, project-based, or affordable hiring. | 54% |
| 2 |  ToptalConsistently framed as the premium choice for top-tier, rigorously vetted expert developers. | Consistently framed as the premium choice for top-tier, rigorously vetted expert developers. | 39% |
| 3 |  LinkedInFrequently suggested for direct hiring, professional networking, and sourcing full-time employees. | Frequently suggested for direct hiring, professional networking, and sourcing full-time employees. | 29% |
| 4 |  FiverrA go-to recommendation for smaller, budget-friendly tasks and fixed-price project gigs. | A go-to recommendation for smaller, budget-friendly tasks and fixed-price project gigs. | 25% |
| 5 |  HireLATAM | 19% | |
| 6 |  Virtual Latinos | 17% | |
| 7 |  Workana | 17% | |
| 8 |  FreelancerCommonly mentioned for budget-conscious projects that use a competitive bidding model. | Commonly mentioned for budget-conscious projects that use a competitive bidding model. | 16% |
| 9 |  LatHire | 16% | |
| 10 |  Deel | 13% | |
| 11 |  GitHub | 13% | |
| 12 |  Reddit | 13% | |
| 13 |  CloudDevsGaining mentions for its pool of pre-vetted developers from Latin America. | Gaining mentions for its pool of pre-vetted developers from Latin America. | 12% |
| 14 |  ReveloConnects US companies with vetted, full-time  Remote developers from Latin America. | Connects US companies with vetted, full-time Remote developers from Latin America. | 12% |
| 15 |  Atlassian | 12% | |
| 16 |  Clutch | 11% | |
| 17 |  Remote Latinos | 11% | |
| 18 |  Torre | 9% | |
| 19 |  Notion | 9% | |
| 20 |  Andela | 9% | |
| 21 |  Digitalocean | 8% | |
| 22 |  Hire With Near | 8% | |
| 23 |  Salesforce | 7% | |
| 24 |  DesignRush | 7% | |
| 25 |  BairesDevA leading provider for nearshore staff augmentation from Latin America. | A leading provider for nearshore staff augmentation from Latin America. | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 46% of analyzed answers.
“A marketplace for top-tier developers” → “An elite network for mission-critical work, with a rigorous 'top 3%' screening”
Jumped from rank #29 to #10 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Rose from rank #15 to #5 overall between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Slipped from rank #4 to #6 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Upwork remains the top platform AI assistants recommend for hiring software developers, prized for its flexibility and vast talent pool. Meanwhile, platforms specializing in pre-vetted talent, like Arc, are gaining significant ground for users seeking affordable remote developers.
Across 978 AI responses, Upwork is mentioned most, named in 54% of them, followed by Toptal (39%) and LinkedIn (29%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 978 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
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