How the options compare
| Hire in-house | Freelance marketplace | Traditional agency | Dooresoft dedicated team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start | 2-6 months | Days | Weeks | 1-3 weeks |
| Cost | Highest (salary + benefits + recruiting) | Low-medium | Highest hourly | Offshore/nearshore rates |
| You interview the actual people | Yes | Yes | Often not | Yes |
| Works in your tools and process | Yes | Varies | Usually their process | Yes |
| Replacement if it doesn’t work | Re-hire | Start over | Depends | Included |
| Long-term continuity | High | Low | Medium | High |
| IP, NDA, security terms | Employment contract | Varies by freelancer | Contract | Standard in every contract |
Where we fit
- Better than freelancers when you need people for months, not tasks: continuity, accountability and replacements.
- Better than agencies when you want control: you pick the people and run the process.
- Better than hiring when you need capacity fast or can’t justify full U.S. salaries.
When we’re not the right fit
- A one-off task of a few hours: a freelance marketplace is simpler.
- You have no one to own the product and want a vendor to decide what to build: a full-service agency may suit you better.
Proposal in 48 hours
Tell us about the team you need
Roles, stack, start date and timezone needs. We’ll reply within two business days with a proposed team shape and rate ranges, then a shortlist in about a week.