The numbers speak. The work confirms.
Transparent cost comparison, flexible engagement models, and a process designed to get you from decision to first commit in 48 hours.
See how we stack up
Same quality bar. Dramatically different cost and speed.
| Criteria | RecommendedGauriSri | US Freelancer / Agency | European Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer (hourly) | $25–$45/hr | $120–$180/hr | $90–$140/hr |
| Onboarding Time | 48 Hours | 3–6 Weeks | 4–8 Weeks |
| Timezone Overlap | IST / CET / EST | EST / PST only | CET only |
| Average Experience | 12+ Years | 8–10 Years | 8–12 Years |
| Contract Flexibility | Weekly / Monthly | Annual contracts | 6-month min. |
| IP Protection | Full NDA + MSA | Standard | GDPR + NDA |
| Communication | Direct (Slack, Meet) | Direct | Account Manager layer |
| Replacement SLA | 10 Business Days | N/A (hiring) | 4–6 Weeks |
* Rates are indicative ranges based on market data as of 2025. Actual rates depend on skill set and engagement terms.
Work with us your way
Three flexible models — pick the one that fits your current need.
Dedicated Team
Best for: Long-term product work
A fixed team of 2–8 engineers embedded into your org full-time. They know your codebase, your product, your priorities. Scalable up or down monthly.
- Full-time availability
- Dedicated Slack & standup
- Monthly scaling
- Tech lead included
Project Based
Best for: Defined scope & deadline
Fixed scope, fixed timeline, fixed price. We scope it, sign off on deliverables, and deliver. Milestone payments. No hourly surprises.
- Fixed price / milestone billing
- Defined deliverables upfront
- PM included
- Source code handover
On-Demand Sprint
Best for: MVPs and tight deadlines
Two to four weeks. A focused pod builds one thing fast. We scope Monday, kick off Wednesday, and ship. No procurement marathons. Ideal when you need something built urgently — and built right.
- Scoped and timeboxed
- Fixed price option available
- Delivered in 2–4 weeks
- Full handover and docs
From conversation to commit in 4 steps
We've cut every unnecessary step. This is what fast onboarding actually looks like.
Discovery
A 30-minute call to understand your stack, team gaps, timeline, and goals. No NDA needed for this call. We listen first.
Matching
We shortlist 2–3 engineers from our vetted pool who match your stack and timezone. You meet them — no take-it-or-leave-it.
Onboarding
MSA signed, NDA in place, access provisioned. Engineer joins your Slack, Jira, and first standup. Done in 48 hours.
Delivery
Weekly check-ins with you. Engineers work autonomously. You get visibility into progress without the hand-holding overhead.
Questions we get asked
Straight answers. No corporate speak.
Ready to scale your team? Let's talk.
No long sales cycles. No 10-slide decks. Just a 30-minute conversation about what you need to build.