Comparison
| Freelancer | Agency | Offshore studio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Low to medium | Highest | Medium, often lower than local agencies |
| Skills | Narrow | Broad | Broad team |
| Continuity | Risk if they disappear | Good | Good with a team |
| Management needed | High from you | Low | Medium |
| Best for | Fixes and small features | Large brand projects | MVPs, products and long-term builds |
Questions to ask any provider
- Can I speak to two past clients?
- Who exactly will work on my project?
- How do you test and review code?
- How do we communicate and how often?
- What happens if a team member leaves?
- Who owns the code and accounts?
Making offshore work
- Agree a daily or weekly overlap window.
- Use a shared tracker and written updates.
- Demo working software every week.
- Keep documentation current.
- Start with a small paid pilot.
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Frequently asked questions
Is offshore development lower quality?
No by default. Quality depends on the team’s process, testing and communication, wherever they are.
When is a freelancer enough?
For well-defined, short tasks where you can review the output.
How do I protect my IP?
Use a written contract that assigns IP to you, and keep repositories and cloud accounts in your name.
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