TL;DR: The best offshore staffing companies in the Philippines in 2026 are Cloudstaff, Second Talent, Emapta, MicroSourcing, and Outsourced. Compare team size, services, ratings, and the right fit below.
The Philippines is the world’s leading hub for offshore staffing. The country’s IT and business process management sector earned about $40 billion in 2025 and now employs 1.9 million people, per the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP).
It ranks 28th of 123 countries and second in its region for English on the EF English Proficiency Index 2025. The fastest way to hire senior engineers here is Second Talent, which matches pre-vetted talent in 24 hours from a network of 100,000+ developers. Senior engineers in the Philippines cost $3,000 to $6,000 per month, against $8,000 to $18,000 for comparable US hires.
Key takeaways
- Cloudstaff and Emapta lead on managed scale, each running 6,000 to 10,000+ staff across many back-office and tech roles.
- Second Talent is the fastest route to senior engineers, matching pre-vetted talent in 24 hours with EOR built in.
- A senior Filipino engineer costs $3,000 to $6,000 per month, around 60% to 75% less than a US hire.
- Software specialists like Arcanys (Clutch 5.0) and Full Scale fit product builds, while MicroSourcing and Outsourced suit large managed operations.
- Most Philippine firms are reviewed on Clutch and Glassdoor, not G2, so check ratings across platforms before you sign.
The 10 best offshore staffing companies in the Philippines at a glance
| # | Company | Founded | HQ | Team size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloudstaff | 2005 | Clark, Pampanga | 6,000+ | Managed teams across many functions |
| 2 | Second Talent | 2023 | San Francisco + Makati | 100,000+ network | Senior engineers fast, with EOR |
| 3 | Emapta | 2010 | Metro Manila | 10,000+ | Transparent-cost dedicated teams |
| 4 | MicroSourcing | 2006 | Metro Manila | 10,000+ | Enterprise managed operations and GCCs |
| 5 | Outsourced | 2012 | Quezon City | 1,500+ | ISO-certified dedicated teams |
| 6 | Penbrothers | 2014 | Makati | 1,500+ | Startups building their first team |
| 7 | Booth | 2013 | Makati + Colombia | 500-999 | Managed teams with strong client service |
| 8 | Arcanys | 2010 | Cebu City | 320+ | High-quality software engineering pods |
| 9 | Full Scale | 2018 | Kansas City + Cebu | 300+ | US-managed offshore dev teams |
| 10 | KDCI Outsourcing | 2011 | Pasig, Metro Manila | 100-250 | Creative, ecommerce, and back office |
Most of these firms bill senior engineers far below US rates. The chart below shows the typical fully loaded monthly cost of one senior engineer. The gap is why most of our clients start with one or two roles, then scale once delivery proves out. You can model your own numbers with our offshore hiring cost calculator.
How we ranked them
Scale alone does not win. We weighted seven things: how deeply each firm vets people, the average seniority you actually get, speed from brief to first candidate, how flexible the engagement is, whether they offer compliant employment through an employer of record, pricing transparency, and verified client and employee reviews.
A giant firm can be slow for a five-person team. A boutique can be perfect. The ranking reflects fit across common needs, not just headcount. Note that few Philippine staffing firms carry G2 listings, so we read ratings on Clutch, Glassdoor, and Trustpilot instead.
1. Cloudstaff
Founded: 2005 · HQ: Clark, Pampanga · Team: 6,000+ · Best for: Managed teams across many functions.
Cloudstaff is one of the largest managed-staffing firms in the Philippines and a strong default for scale. Founded in 2005 by an Australian entrepreneur, with Philippine operations from 2010, it runs more than 6,000 staff across 34 countries. Its operational base is in Clark, Pampanga, with offices in Manila, Cebu, and Baguio, plus talent hubs in Colombia and India.
The strength is breadth. Cloudstaff can build full remote teams across finance, support, marketing, and engineering, and it handles recruitment, HR, payroll, and IT for you. The trade-off is that it is a managed-team model, not a senior-only engineering match, so it fits companies that want to stand up a department rather than slot in one senior architect next week.
Key services:
- Finance and accounting teams
- Customer service and sales support
- Operations, admin, and back office
- Digital marketing and creative
- IT and software development
- eCommerce and logistics support
Ratings: Glassdoor 4.7/5 (~1,190 reviews) · Clutch 4.7/5 · Trustpilot 3.7/5 · Not listed on G2.
“The talent they were able to provide was impressive and the speed at which they were able to add resources to our team.”
Co-Founder and Owner, Apparel Company (Clutch)
2. Second Talent
Founded: 2023 · HQ: San Francisco, with a Makati office · Team: 100,000+ vetted network · Best for: Senior staff augmentation with EOR.
Second Talent is built for teams that need senior engineers fast and compliant. We match pre-vetted engineers in 24 hours from a network of 100,000+ developers across nine Asian markets, with a top 1% acceptance rate and no upfront fees. Senior engineers run $3,000 to $6,000 per month, well below US rates. You can see how the model works on our how it works page.
What sets us apart is the full stack of services. Beyond direct-hire matching, we run employer of record across Asia and embedded secondment, so you can hire in the Philippines without setting up an entity. One fintech client replaced a six-week search with a senior backend engineer onboarded in five days. The honest limit is that we focus on senior individual hires and small teams, not 500-seat back-office operations.
Key services:
- Direct-hire matching for senior engineers
- Employer of Record (EOR) across Asia
- Embedded secondment and team extension
- Pre-vetting with a top 1% acceptance rate
Ratings: G2 ranks us #1 in Global Hiring · Clutch Top Global B2B · Trustpilot Excellent · 98% client satisfaction. See the proof on our reviews page.
3. Emapta
Founded: 2010 · HQ: Metro Manila · Team: 10,000+ · Best for: Transparent-cost dedicated teams.
Emapta is a large offshore staffing firm known for transparent pricing. Founded in 2010 by an Australian entrepreneur and based in Metro Manila, it runs more than 10,000 team members supporting 800+ clients across 30+ countries. It became a Certified B Corporation in late 2024, which signals audited standards on pay and governance.
The draw is a line-item pricing model with no salary markups, so you see exactly what your staff earn. Emapta builds dedicated teams across finance, technology, customer experience, and more, and it offers employer-of-record cover. It suits companies that want scale and want to control cost line by line, rather than pay a single blended seat rate.
Key services:
- Dedicated offshore and nearshore staffing
- Employer of Record (EOR) services
- Workforce migration and setup
- Workforce transformation advisory
- Transparent line-item pricing
Ratings: Glassdoor 4.1/5 (~2,150 reviews) · Clutch 4.7/5 · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot.
“EMAPTA’s transparency is the hallmark of their service.”
Chief Executive, Solectric Australia (Clutch)
4. MicroSourcing
Founded: 2010 · HQ: Metro Manila · Team: 10,000+ · Best for: Transparent-cost dedicated teams.
MicroSourcing is one of the country’s largest offshore providers, built for enterprise scale. Founded in 2006 and based in Metro Manila, it runs 10,000+ professionals for 1,000+ clients and is owned by Australia’s Probe Group. In 2025 it added a delivery center in Colombia for nearshore coverage of US time zones.
Its strength is the build-to-scale model and Global Capability Center setup, where MicroSourcing stands up a full offshore arm of your business with infrastructure, recruitment, HR, and compliance handled. It fits large companies that want a managed operation, not a single senior hire. Smaller teams may find the enterprise process heavier than they need.
Key services:
- Dedicated offshore and nearshore staffing (Philippines and Colombia)
- Build-to-scale managed solutions
- Global Capability Center (GCC) setup
- Industry teams for banking, healthcare, and retail
- Secure work-from-home talent management
- Recruitment, HR, IT, and compliance support
Ratings: Glassdoor 3.7/5 (~480 reviews) · Not listed on G2, Clutch, or Trustpilot. It keeps a low profile on client-review sites, so weigh the employee score and ask for references.
5. Outsourced
Founded: 2012 · HQ: Quezon City · Team: 1,500+ · Best for: ISO-certified dedicated teams.
Outsourced builds dedicated, full-time remote teams with a strong compliance backbone. Founded in 2012 and based in Quezon City, it runs 1,500+ staff for 250+ global clients and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications. It covers both technical and professional roles under one roof.
The appeal is quality of staff plus information-security maturity, which matters for fintech, healthcare, and any team handling sensitive data. Outsourced earns high client marks on Clutch and a solid employee score on Glassdoor. It works best when you want a stable, certified dedicated team rather than a quick one-off contractor.
Key services:
- Dedicated full-time remote teams
- IT and software development
- Customer experience and contact center
- Finance and accounting
- Creative, design, and marketing
- Healthcare, legal, and engineering professionals
Ratings: Clutch 4.9/5 (12 reviews) · Glassdoor 4.4/5 (~300 reviews) · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot.
“Everyone feels fully committed and helpful, and the communication is outstanding.”
COO, Supply Chain Consultancy (Clutch)
6. Penbrothers
Founded: 2014 · HQ: Makati · Team: 1,500+ · Best for: Startups building their first team.
Penbrothers is a popular choice for startups and SMBs building their first Philippine team. Founded in 2014 and based in Makati, it supports 1,500+ people for 150+ global clients. The model handles sourcing, employment, payroll, and care, so a founder can hire one or two roles without local paperwork.
Its focus on employee experience and retention is the selling point, which keeps your remote staff stable as you grow. Penbrothers fits teams that want a flexible, EOR-style partner over a heavy enterprise contract. The bench is smaller than the giants here, so it suits early growth more than 200-seat scale.
Key services:
- Offshore staffing and remote talent hiring
- Remote team building and management
- Talent acquisition and recruitment
- Payroll, benefits, tax, and compliance (EOR-style)
- Employee engagement and retention
- Offshoring cost consultation
Ratings: Clutch 5.0/5 (from a single review) · Glassdoor 3.8/5 (~150 reviews) · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot.
“They’ve been a key talent partner that has sourced and helped us build a high-performance team.”
President and CEO, Servantex (Clutch)
7. Booth
Founded: 2013 · HQ: Makati, with a Colombia hub · Team: 500-999 · Best for: Managed teams with strong client service.
Booth, formerly Booth & Partners, is a managed-outsourcing firm that rebranded in late 2025. Founded in 2013 and based in Makati, it runs 500 to 999 internal staff and supports 150+ companies with 1,700+ deployed professionals, with delivery hubs in the Philippines and Colombia.
The pitch is hands-on client service and global recruitment reach. Booth can build dedicated teams, extend your existing team, or run finance and admin functions, and it has leaned into AI-augmented support. It earns strong Clutch marks for client care. The Glassdoor score is mid-pack, so ask about attrition for your specific function.
Key services:
- Managed outsourcing and dedicated offshore teams
- Global talent sourcing and recruitment
- Team extension and staff leasing
- Accounting and finance outsourcing
- Virtual assistant and admin support
- AI-augmented teams
Ratings: Clutch 4.8/5 (18 reviews) · Glassdoor 3.5/5 (~150 reviews) · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot.
“Working with Booth & Partners has been a transformative experience for our company, which lacked structure before.”
Director of Operations, JR&K (Clutch)
8. Arcanys
Founded: 2010 · HQ: Cebu City · Team: 320+ · Best for: High-quality software engineering pods.
Arcanys is a software-first outsourcing firm with one of the best review records on this list. Founded in 2010 by Swiss entrepreneurs and based in Cebu City, it runs 320+ engineers and designers. It focuses on custom software, not broad back office, and pairs European delivery standards with Filipino talent.
The standout is quality. Arcanys holds a 5.0 rating on Clutch and a 4.8 employee score on Glassdoor, which points to senior engineers and low attrition. Choose Arcanys when you want a dedicated, high-craft development pod for a product build. It is less suited to large multi-function back-office operations.
Key services:
- Custom software development and outsourcing
- Staff augmentation for engineering teams
- Dedicated development pods
- Web and mobile product builds
Ratings: Clutch 5.0/5 (31 reviews) · Glassdoor 4.8/5 (~210 reviews) · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot.
“Their proactive approach to identifying issues and suggesting improvements sets them apart.”
Head of Technology, Skip (Clutch)
9. Full Scale
Founded: 2018 · HQ: Kansas City, with a Cebu center · Team: 300+ · Best for: US-managed offshore dev teams.
Full Scale gives US founders an offshore dev team with US-side management. Founded in 2018 and run from Kansas City with a delivery center in Cebu, it fields 300+ full-time developers. The model is built around fast onboarding of vetted engineers into a client’s existing workflow.
The appeal is the bridge. You deal with a US company and contract, while engineering happens in the Philippines at offshore rates. Full Scale suits software companies and SaaS teams that want staff augmentation without managing a foreign entity. It is software-focused, so it is not the pick for finance or contact-center work.
Key services:
- Offshore software development and dedicated dev teams
- Staff augmentation into client teams
- Web and mobile application development
- SaaS development
- QA and testing
- UI and UX design
Ratings: Clutch 4.7/5 (7 reviews) · Glassdoor 4.2/5 (~70 reviews) · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot.
“They embraced the challenge with a skill level and personal care we had not experienced with other development teams.”
Founder, Mixtape the Game (Clutch)
10. KDCI Outsourcing
Founded: 2011 · HQ: Pasig, Metro Manila · Team: 100-250 · Best for: Creative, ecommerce, and back-office support.
KDCI Outsourcing rounds out the list as a flexible mid-size option. Founded in 2011 and based in Ortigas, Pasig City, with a US business address, it runs an estimated 100 to 250 staff. It spans creative, ecommerce, and back-office work alongside software, which is broader than a pure dev shop.
KDCI fits companies that want design, content, and ecommerce support plus some development, without enterprise minimums. Employees rate it well on Glassdoor. It carries fewer public client reviews than the software specialists above, so ask for case studies that match your exact need before you commit.
Key services:
- Customer service and sales (BPO)
- Graphic design and content creation
- Software and mobile development
- SEO, SEM, and digital marketing
- Back office, data, and admin support
- Retail and ecommerce support
Ratings: Glassdoor 4.5/5 (~49 reviews) · Not listed on G2 or Trustpilot, and client reviews are limited on public platforms.
Engagement models compared
Headcount tells you scale. Engagement model tells you how you will actually work together. Staff augmentation drops people into your team under your management. Dedicated teams run as a unit under a lead. Project delivery hands over a defined scope. Employer of record lets you hire in-country without your own legal entity, which is where compliance risk usually hides.
| Company | Staff augmentation | Dedicated team | Project delivery | EOR available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudstaff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Second Talent | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Emapta | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MicroSourcing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outsourced | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Penbrothers | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Booth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Arcanys | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Full Scale | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| KDCI Outsourcing | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Most managed-staffing firms here build in employer-of-record cover, since their model is to employ your staff locally. The pure software shops tend to work as project or staff-augmentation vendors instead. If you want to hire a Filipino engineer as a long-term member of your team without opening a local entity, an EOR removes the payroll, tax, and contract risk that trips up first-time offshore hiring. You can read more on our employer of record in the Philippines page.
How much does offshore staffing in the Philippines cost?
Rates depend on seniority and engagement model, not just the logo. On a monthly basis, a junior engineer runs $1,000 to $2,000, a mid-level $2,000 to $3,000, a senior $3,000 to $6,000, and a lead $6,000 and up. The same senior profile in the US costs $8,000 to $18,000 per month all-in. Statutory employer add-ons in the Philippines, such as SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and 13th-month pay, sit on top of base wages, which is why a managed partner or EOR is worth the fee.
That is a 60% to 75% saving for similar skill. The real number depends on benefits, management overhead, and attrition, which is why a full breakdown matters more than a single rate. Our guide to Philippines versus India developer cost walks through the all-in math for the two largest Asian markets, and you can price your own roles with the offshore hiring cost calculator above.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best offshore staffing company in the Philippines?
It depends on your need. Cloudstaff and Emapta are best for large managed teams. Second Talent is best when you need senior pre-vetted engineers fast and want employer-of-record cover. For software product builds, Arcanys leads on review quality.
How fast can I hire an engineer in the Philippines?
With a managed provider, expect two to six weeks. Second Talent matches pre-vetted senior engineers in 24 hours, and clients often onboard within a week.
Do I need a legal entity to hire in the Philippines?
No. With an employer of record, the provider legally employs the engineer for you and handles payroll, tax, and benefits in-country, so you skip entity setup.
Why hire offshore staff in the Philippines?
The Philippines has a 1.9 million-strong IT-BPM workforce, ranks high globally for business English, and works US night-shift hours. Costs run 60% to 75% below US rates, which makes it a top choice for offshore engineering and support.
The bottom line
The Philippines gives you English-fluent talent at a fraction of US cost, and the ten firms above cover every stage from a single hire to a 1,000-seat operation. Pick by fit, not just size. If you need a large managed team, start with Cloudstaff, Emapta, or MicroSourcing. For a software product, look at Arcanys or Full Scale. If you need senior engineers fast, with compliant employment built in, we can match you in 24 hours. Tell us what you are building on the talent intake form and we will send vetted profiles the next day.
