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Freelancer vs Agency vs In-house for Software Development
Most companies need software built. The question becomes: freelancer, agency, or hire developers full-time? Each choice carries different costs, timelines, and headaches. Most founders pick based on the number that looks smallest upfront. A freelancer's hourly rate seems cheaper than an agency's project quote. An in-house developer's salary appears more predictable than either. But those initial numbers don't tell you much. Add up the real expenses over six months – project delays, management time, quality issues, knowledge transfer problems -…
Olha Horetska
Nov 10, 2025