The right engagement model accelerates delivery. The wrong one creates friction.
Staff Augmentation
Individual specialists in your team. You manage. Best for skill gaps and demand spikes. $25-60/hour India rates.
Project-Based Outsourcing
Defined scope, vendor delivers. Best for MVPs, one-time builds. Fixed-price or T&M.
Dedicated Teams
Your own squad, full-time, long-term. Best for ongoing product development. $8K-25K/month.
Decision Framework
Have management capacity? No → outsource or dedicated. Clear end date? Yes → project-based. Need 6+ months? Yes → dedicated team. Need niche expertise? Yes → augmentation.