Compare values | Freelancer | Big software company | |
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Stability A strong, reliable team that stays with you for the long haul. | |||
Flexibility Adapting quickly to your needs and handling changes easily. | Hard to change plans once they start. | ||
Commitment to your success Caring about helping your business grow and succeed, not just finishing the project. | Cares deeply but may lack the time or resources for full support. | Focused on large clients, focusing less on small or medium-sized businesses. | |
Experienced team Skilled team with years of experience in various brownfield projects. | Mostly experienced with greenfield projects. | ||
Cost efficiency We deliver high-quality work with industry standards at a fair price. | Affordable, but not cheap if you need to do a project twice 🤷 | High cost due to large teams, bureaucracy, and overheads. | |
Communication Clear and regular updates with fast replies to keep you in the loop. | Often only responds when free - no replacement on vacation. | Communication is slow and complex. | |
Custom solutions We build solutions that fit your specific needs, not just standard products. | Limited to what one person can do. | Prefers to offer ready-made solutions. | |
Scalability Managing dedicated resources to your project at your pace | Limited ability to scale up. | Can scale, but at a higher cost. | |
Innovation Introducing new technologies where it makes sense and brings value to a project. | Often well oriented to introducing a lot of changes without bringing value. | Uses new tech, but mostly for big projects and can't change their stack too often. | |
Transparency Clear on project status, timeline, and costs, so no surprises. | Can try to be transparent but is unreliable if too busy or sick. | Often less open, with complex updates. | |
Post-launch support We stay with you even after launch, to help with any issues. | Limited support after project ends. | Provides support, but often costly. | |
Security focus Protects your data and follows top security standards. | Basic security knowledge only. | ||
Cross-platform proficiency Expertise in mobile and web apps for smooth experiences on any device. | Often limited to one or two platforms. | Tripling the cost of development | |
Product design expertise We design apps that are engaging, easy, and enjoyable for users. | Limited design skills. | Strong design but less focus on smaller clients. | |
Rapid prototyping Quickly creates feedback models, so you see early progress in the iterations. | Fast prototyping on the cost of quality. | Often you need to commit to the whole app development | |
User-centric design Focuses on making the product easy and enjoyable to use. | Limited to simple design skills. | Good design but may prioritize style over ease of use | |
Agile workflow Works in small steps so changes can be made easily during the project. | Sometimes "too agile" 🙈 | Follow rigid steps that you need to adjust to. | |
Positive work culture Friendly, helpful team that works well together for better results. | Friendly but limited by solo work. | May feel less personal or too corporate. | |
Long-term partnerships We build relationships to support your business for years to come. | Can switch to a better paying job. | Focused on big clients. | |
End-to-end development Covers everything from planning to post-launch, all in one place. | Limited to core skills, missing full support. | ||
Tech stack flexibility Works with various technologies to match what your project needs best. | Often limited to specific tools only. | Has more options but locked into preferred tools. | |
Localization expertise Designs apps for different languages and regions, reaching a wider audience. | Limited ability to handle multilingual needs. | ||
Digital marketing integration In-house marketing to make sure your app is easy to find online. | Usually no marketing support. | Often outsourced elsewhere. | |
Cross-department collaboration In-house teams work together to provide seamless solutions. | Works alone, lacks diverse skills. | Often limited collaboration between departments. |