Comparison
Rostavo vs EngineHire
Both run nanny and staffing agencies end to end. Here is how they differ, and when Rostavo is the better fit.
EngineHire is a well-known US platform for nanny and staffing agencies, strong on applicant tracking and placements. Rostavo covers the same ground (recruiting, scheduling, compliance, invoicing) but is built for small agencies, priced transparently, and set up for you. If you are a small UK or international agency, the differences below matter.
Side by side
| Rostavo | EngineHire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small UK & international in-home care and staffing agencies | US nanny & staffing agencies |
| UK compliance (DBS, Ofsted) | Built in | US-focused |
| Pricing | $99 first seat, $49 each further · free trial · no card | Quote-based |
| Setup & data migration | Import a spreadsheet yourself, with a preview before anything is created, or we do it for you | Self-serve |
| Contract | Month-to-month, no lock-in | Contact sales |
| Recruiting / ATS | Embeddable apply form + pipeline | Yes |
| Best-match suggestions | Yes | Yes |
| Beyond nanny (care, household, pet) | Multi-vertical | Nanny & staffing focus |
| Permanent placements & fees | Percentage, flat or weekly multiple, with a minimum and a costed guarantee | Yes |
| Payroll | No payroll engine. Hours and gross pay export to yours | Payroll features |
| Accounting | Xero and QuickBooks import files, any date range | Integrations available |
Based on each provider's public website as of June 2026, and on our own product. Vendors change often. Please confirm current details with EngineHire directly rather than taking our word for what a competitor does.
The honest answer
If you run a large US staffing operation, EngineHire is a capable, established choice. If you are a small agency. Especially in the UK. That wants transparent pricing, DBS-ready compliance, and someone to set it up with you, Rostavo is built for you.
Rostavo vs EngineHire. Questions
Is Rostavo a good EngineHire alternative?
For small agencies wanting transparent pricing, UK compliance and hands-on setup, yes. Rostavo covers recruiting, scheduling, compliance and billing in one place.
Does Rostavo do applicant tracking like EngineHire?
Yes. An embeddable apply form feeds a recruiting pipeline with checks and documents.
Can I move from EngineHire to Rostavo?
Yes. We help migrate your workers, clients and rates so switching is not weeks of data entry.
Already on EngineHire?
What moving actually involves, what we do for you, and where EngineHire is still the better answer.
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