Compare
Agencies, spreadsheets, or I Recruit.
A straight feature comparison. Every agency is different, so where it depends we say so. No made-up prices, no made-up stopwatch times.
Booking and safety
Finding the right person.
| Feature | I Recruit | Typical agency | Spreadsheet and phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request cover from your phone, any hour | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| Watch the search live | Yes | Not usually | Not usually |
| Preferred teachers offered first | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Explainable ranking, with people able to override | Yes | Not usually | Not usually |
| No double bookings, by design | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| Four checks reviewed by a person before any offer | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| Expiry and shift-date compliance checks | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
Timesheets and money
Getting it paid, properly.
| Feature | I Recruit | Typical agency | Spreadsheet and phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher check-in and check-out | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| One-tap timesheets with reminders | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| Rates locked to each shift at booking | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| One weekly invoice, a line per shift | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| Pay online by card or BECS | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
| Two-way ratings | Yes | Not usually | Not usually |
| Audit log of every change | Yes | Varies | Not usually |
"Typical agency" is a general description, not any particular business. Ask any provider for specifics.
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