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How much does custom software development cost?

Whenever we have a first call with a potential client, they invariably ask us two questions. First, they want to know whether they actually need a custom software solution rather than an off-the-shelf product (we covered this question in detail in last week’s blog post). Then they ask the “big question”: how much will it cost? The answer is that it all depends on what you want to build. The analogy I usually use is: “That’s like asking how much it costs to build a house.” The price of a...

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Off the Shelf vs Custom Software: What a Growing Business Should Weigh.

If you’re starting a business in the 21st century, you are almost certainly going to need software solutions to run your business. Even the lowest technology businesses will need websites, accounting systems, billing systems, etc. Consequently, one of the first questions you’ll need to ask yourself is, “Do I need to build custom software or should I license something off the shelf?” We hear this question all the time at CodeStringers, particularly from startups. The company has a business...

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How to Hire Offshore Developers: A Guide for Startup Founders.

If you’re starting a new tech business, finding the right development team can be one of the most important decisions you make. But how do you find the right team? The first decision you’ll need to make is whether to develop in-house vs outsource. Then secondly, if you outsource, you’ll need to decide between an onshore and an offshore development team. We’ve discussed both of those decision points in previous articles. Today, we're going to focus on finding an offshore development team...

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The Best Countries for Outsourcing Offshore Software Development in 2024.

Because of the benefits outlined in the previous article, software outsourcing has become the solution for many firms worldwide. Software outsourcing also comes in various forms, classified by location, such as onshore, nearshore, and offshore. If you've decided to go the offshore route, the next question is which country is best suited for your offshore software development. This post will outline the criteria for determining which country is best suited to outsourcing your software project....

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Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contract: Which Should I Use?

It’s hard enough to choose between software companies based on their merits, but it’s even harder to choose between them when they offer two different types of contracts. Startup CEO/CTOs probably get a dozen emails a day from software vendors. How will they figure out which vendor will deliver the best quality product at the best price? This article will review just one of the many considerations that go into vendor selection, which is choosing between the two types of vendor contracts–...

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Onshore vs. Offshore Software Development Company: Which one is better?

Updating legacy systems or creating new software applications, whether for internal or customer use, often demands substantial resources. While larger organizations possess in-house IT departments capable of handling software needs, many smaller businesses lack such capabilities. Simply hiring IT professionals with the necessary skills can exceed the budgets of smaller- to mid-sized companies. The primary reason most businesses opt to outsource their software development is resource scarcity....

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Software Outsourcing Trends: What the Pandemic Taught Us.

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions to the global economy, but the outsourcing business has been particularly hard hit. As soon as clients felt economic instability and an uncertain future, R&D budgets were slashed, transactions were delayed, projects were cut, and prospective clients disappeared. Consequently, many outsourcers had to downsize or even go out of business. However, organizations adapted quickly and took advantage of the crisis. CodeStringers is one of them. We were...

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Insourcing Nightmares: Insourcing vs Outsourcing Software Work.

Perhaps you’ve fallen into the same trap I have. You have an idea for a new digital product, and you think you can build it internally. Maybe you have a well-known offline brand, but you don’t yet have a successful mobile app. And perhaps you have a guy in IT who is a talented Java developer. Why not let him take a crack at it (insourcing)? You may want to read Which Is Better for Software Development? Outsourcing or In-House? This is a mighty tempting option, particularly for large and...

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Release Planning and Honest Bidding: Pricing Software Without Guesswork.

When a prospective client contacts outsourcing partners for software development, they have a crucial question. Beyond the usual "get to know you" questions, this question stands out. “How long will it take to build my software and how much money will it cost?” Outsourcing engagements often turn into nightmares, and this is where it begins. Buyers often realize it months after signing contracts. To explain this, I’ll use an analogy that’s near and dear to my heart, having just lived through...

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Product vs Project Management: What It Means for Outsourcing.

We have seen two fundamentally different philosophies on how companies interact with their software during years of working with our clients: the first we call project focus, and the second we call product focus. Choosing a philosophy for your business will affect your product, company, culture, and customer experience. Project FocusProject Focus is a methodology that establishes specific, predefined goals along with a clear deadline and budget. In this approach, a software product is...

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Three Criteria to Evaluate a Software Development Partner.

Beyond the obvious criteria such as technology stack expertise, domain experience, and value, hiring a software development partner (i.e., an outsourcer) is ultimately about trust. For my part, I’ve worked in the software industry for nearly 25 years, but only five of those years have been as an outsourcer. For the first 20 years, I was on the other side of the proverbial table, where I hired and/or worked with many outsourcers. With few exceptions, I found the experiences working with...

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Reasons to Outsource App Development Instead of Hiring In-House.

Seems like everyone has an idea for an app these days, but do most of them know how to build that app efficiently, at a high level of quality, and within a reasonable budget?

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