Some projects demand entirely different approaches which is why it's important to consider when deciding between in-house, freelancing, or software development companies
- In-house
- Freelance
- Software Development Company
In-house:
This situation is rather simple: you publish a job offer, interview the applicants, and select the best candidate. You can call a face-to-face meeting in case of an emergency, you have complete control over the quality of their work, and you see them every day. Since there are no outside parties involved, crisis management is effective, and security precautions are in check.
However, that is the alternative that is the most taxing. Employing a developer in-house requires paying for their salary, tools, office space, taxes, benefits, medical insurance, and training. In addition to taking a lot of time, hiring people is also quite expensive. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that you will find a highly skilled developer even if you have the money to pay for one.
Freelance:
The self-employed individuals who just show up when necessary (Batman?). They are comparatively simple to locate on "gimme-a-job" websites and social media groups. They are ideal for sporadic, urgent, and short-term projects. Some of them are flexible since they have unlimited time. They typically give some insights and have a fresh perspective on a project.
Unfortunately, there are certain drawbacks to that. The way freelance software developers make their living is by working for multiple clients at once. You must plan ahead because they may occasionally be overloaded with work and unavailable for you. Typically, freelancers are not dedicated to long-term tasks.
Software Development Company:
Software companies provide well-organized, disciplined, and problem-solving teams that are led by CTOs and represented by Project Managers. Each developer has years of experience in their field, is familiar with their particular duties, and has worked effectively with their teammates for years to fix each other's bugs.
But everything good comes with a price right? and depending on the reputation and productivity of the software house, that cost could be quite high. It will undoubtedly be more expensive than hiring freelancers. On top of that your project may not get accepted because some software companies don't take "smaller" projects.
