Hiring the right development team means thinking about cost, speed, and experience. Infinite Red is well known for its work with React Native, especially for bigger companies. Still, it’s not the only option. In this article, we’ll look at Infinite Red and some other agencies and platforms that might be a better fit depending on your needs.
Infinite Red is a React Native agency based in Vancouver, Washington. Since 2005, they've focused on building apps, SDKs, and libraries and have been working with React Native since its early days in 2015. The company also runs Chain React Conf, a U.S-based React Native conference, and publishes the React Native newsletter and radio podcast. Infinite Red is best for companies with complex React Native projects, larger budgets, and long-term product goals, hence the reason they focus on mid-market and enterprise companies.
Data from Clutch and Software World peg Infinite Red’s hourly rates between $200 - $300. Its minimum project size according to these 3rd party websites is around $100,000. However, these are just estimated figures. Infinite Red itself, like most agencies, doesn’t publicly disclose their rates. You’ll have to request a custom quote based on your project needs.
Here’s how the process of hiring a dev from Infinite Red typically works:
1. Go to infinite.red/contact and fill out their contact form. Briefly describe your project, goals, and timeline.
2. A rep will set up an intro call to understand your needs, scope, and what kind of developer or team setup fits best, i.e. whether it’s one expert or a full team.
3. Based on your requirements, they’ll propose a collaboration model (e.g. dedicated developer, project-based team, etc) and introduce you to a developer or team that fits your project.
4. Once terms are agreed on, onboarding begins and the dev will integrate with your workflow.
NB: All these steps can take anywhere from 3 days to a week and sometimes more.
Infinite Red’s website states that it works with senior U.S.-based React Native developers, most with around 15 years of experience. That said, they don’t publicly share how they vet their developers. There’s no step-by-step breakdown of interviews, tests, or what standards they use.
So while their reputation is strong, we can’t fully verify the quality of their vetting process. That makes it hard to be 100% certain about the consistency of their developer quality. If you're considering working with them, it’s a good idea to ask detailed questions upfront or even request a short trial to get a feel for their work firsthand.
On Clutch, Infinite Red has a 4.8/5 overall rating. Clients consistently note high quality and communication, but also that Infinite Red isn’t the cheapest option. Customers praise their frequent check-ins, clear roadmaps, responsiveness, and transparent updates. As one client noted: “They were buttoned‑up and anticipated any of our questions… I never had to wait long for a response”
In short, if you’re starting a small MVP or working with tight budgets, Infinite Red might be overqualified or overpriced for the job. You might find a smaller agency or hiring platform more cost-effective.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 alternatives to Infinite Red for startups.
We’re a marketplace of vetted React developers for startups and SaaS companies. Our engineers specialize exclusively on React, Next.js, React Native and the broader JavaScript ecosystem. We’ve worked with startups and Fortune 1000 companies in several industries. Many of our clients are in energytech, AI, crypto, fintech and e-commerce.
Best for: Startups that need experienced React Native developers quickly.
Muoro is an AI-first tech talent hiring platform that combines human vetting with AI to connect engineers with software development teams. It uses an "Engineer-As-A-Service" (EaaS) model to help startups build remote engineering teams with their vetted developers.
Pricing: Muoro isn’t transparent with pricing on its website. But according to TechBehemoths, rates normally range between $35 and $70/hr.
Toptal connects businesses with freelance software developers and other tech talent from around the world. Toptal has a strong vetting process which ensures that the very top professionals are part of their talent pool. Due to this Toptal devs command above-market rates, making them more suitable for enterprise companies.
Pricing: Toptal developers charge premium rates, usually between $100 and $200+ per hour.
Index is a tech recruitment platform for hiring tech talent remotely. The platform provides tech companies with software engineers from Eastern Europe, Brazil, Argentina, and Columbia. It also uses AI to pre-vet developers but matching is by human recruiters. Index prioritizes permanent, full-time hiring, but you can make arrangements for short-term contracts. For long-term hires, Index requires a minimum commitment of 6 months.
Best for: Companies who need to hire affordable Latin American talent fast.
Pricing: Developer hourly rates typically range between $60 - $120/hour. Index charges zero fees for posting jobs on their platform. Billing consists of two payments. First a one-time deposit applied as a credit to your first invoice if you make a hire. It’s refundable if you choose not to move forward. The second is the weekly/monthly payment based on the developer’s rate and number of working hours.
Revelo is a talent hiring platform that connects U.S. companies with remote developers from Latin America. They have a talent pool of nearly 300,000 developers making them one of the biggest talent platforms in South America. Revelo handles payroll & compliance on behalf of its clients.
Best for: Teams that want to hire skilled Latin American developers on a large scale.
Pricing: Hourly rates of Revelo developers range between $50 - $80 per hour, depending on seniority.
Here are the best alternatives for different use cases and scenarios.
Infinite Red has earned its place as a trusted React Native agency for larger, more complex projects. Their track record and reputation make them a solid option for enterprise-level work, though their pricing and pace may not suit every company.
All of the alternatives we’ve reviewed offer worthwhile benefits, whether that’s faster onboarding, more flexible pricing, or broader global talent pools. The best fit depends on your priorities and the stage of your product.
That said, if your project is built on React.js or its surrounding ecosystem, ReactSquad is worth a closer look. Our exclusive focus on React and JavaScript, combined with startup-friendly pricing and a quick hiring process, makes us particularly well-suited for teams that want to move fast without sacrificing quality (or equity).
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