Side by side
| Nearshore (Latin America) | Offshore (Europe | Offshore) Asia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior rate (Accelerance, Nov 2025) | $60-$75/hr | $64-$76/hr | $31-$41/hr |
| Overlap with U.S. Eastern | Full or near-full day | Morning hours | Little; needs planned overlap |
| Best for | Agile teams with daily collaboration | Complex engineering with some overlap | Cost-sensitive, well-specified work, 24-hour cycles |
How to choose
- Need daily real-time collaboration? Nearshore.
- Budget is the main constraint and specs are clear? Asia, with 2-4 hours of planned overlap.
- Deep technical specialization? Europe and Latin America both have strong senior pools.
Many companies mix: a nearshore lead plus an offshore team for scale.
