SaaS Agency · Comparison
Saiyō vs Salt: Volume recruiting vs targeted hiring.
The short answer
Salt is a large global digital and tech recruitment agency operating at high volume across many sectors. Saiyō is the targeted alternative, a focused, embedded headhunting partner for SaaS scale-ups that need precision over throughput.
The problems we solve
Cost-per-hire keeps climbing
Fixed monthly subscription with credits that flex across roles. Cost-per-hire down more than 60% on the roles we own.
Agency fatigue and bidding wars
One embedded partner. No per-hire fees, no multi-agency briefs, no junior coordinators swapping in and out. Your brand, your process, your team.
How does Saiyō compare to Salt?
| Dimension | Saiyō | Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Embedded headhunting subscription | Global volume recruitment agency |
| Sourcing approach | Proactive outbound to passive candidates | Volume outbound + database |
| Commercials | Flat monthly fee, predictable, unlimited hires | % of salary per placement |
| Speed to first shortlist | Typically 5–10 working days | Reactive, brief-driven |
| Best fit for | SaaS scale-ups hiring 5–150 roles per year | Companies wanting broad, multi-region agency reach |
| Cost per hire (typical) | Up to 59% lower than agency fees | Variable, often a % of salary or large retained fee |
How Salt works
Salt is a global digital, tech and creative recruitment agency operating at scale across many regions and verticals. The model is fee-per-hire, optimised for high transaction volume.
How Saiyō works differently
Saiyō is an embedded talent acquisition partner powered by proactive headhunting. We work as part of your team on a flat monthly subscription, sourcing passive candidates your competitors can't reach, without per-hire fees.
When Salt is the right choice
- You want a global agency with broad coverage across digital roles
- You hire across many disciplines and want one agency to cover them
- You're comfortable with per-hire fees
When Saiyō is the better fit
- You want headhunting depth, not CV volume
- You're focused on SaaS and need a partner who lives in that world
- You want a flat monthly fee and embedded delivery
Considering Salt?
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