Split-placement networks
TAP Recruiter vs TE Network
What does the network keep when two agencies make a placement?
Side by side
| Agency decision | TAP Recruiter | TE Network |
|---|---|---|
| When to choose it | TAP Recruiter is the better choice if you bring a role and a trusted partner and want both agencies to retain their agreed fee shares. TAP takes 0% placement commission. | TE Network by Top Echelon offers a membership-based split-placement and sourcing network for recruiters in the US and Canada. Its published terms include membership costs and a 6% brokerage fee on network placements. |
| Getting started | An invited partner can participate on Free. Network adds posting shared roles and responding to employer briefs. | TE Network lists an approval process, a $350 start-up fee and $150 monthly membership, plus its published placement brokerage. |
| Placement fee example | On an illustrative $20,000 placement fee, TAP takes $0 in placement commission. With a 50/50 agreement, the agencies retain $10,000 each before their other costs. TAP subscriptions are separate. | At the published 6% rate, the network brokerage on the same $20,000 fee is $1,200, leaving $18,800 before other costs. Consider the roles and members you can access for that fee. |
Which TAP plan fits?
Already have a partner? Start with the role and the fee terms you want to agree.
See current prices and plan details →- Free Agency
- Create a public agency profile, connect, message and participate in roles shared with you.
- Network
- Post your own shared roles and respond to employer briefs. Agree fees and responsibilities directly with the other agency.
- Agency Growth
- Add client and candidate records, talent pools and applicant tracking to the network.
Put your agency in the running.
Show employers and partner agencies which roles you fill. Agree your own fees and splits. TAP Recruiter takes 0% placement commission.
