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.
| 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 | Published tiers · free trial · no card | Quote-based |
| Setup & data migration | We set it up and migrate your data for you | Self-serve |
| Contract | Month-to-month, no lock-in | Contact sales |
| Recruiting / ATS | Embeddable apply form + pipeline | Yes |
| AI worker matching | Yes | Yes |
| Beyond nanny (care, household, pet) | Multi-vertical | Nanny & staffing focus |
Comparison based on each provider's public website as of June 2026 and our own product. Vendors change often — please confirm current details with EngineHire directly.
The verdict
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.
Start freeRostavo 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.
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