| Monthly cost |
$1,499, fixed |
Varies by project, often hourly |
Salary, benefits and software, every month |
| Availability |
A team that works around yours |
Depends on their other clients |
Full time, but one person’s skills |
| If someone is sick or leaves |
Work carries on with the team |
Your project waits |
Your project waits and you rehire |
| Skills covered |
Development, testing and project handling together |
Usually one skill set |
Whatever you hire for |
| Who manages the work |
You set the priorities, we work as part of your team |
You brief and chase |
You manage it, plus HR and payroll |
| Commitment |
Month to month |
Per project or per hour |
Employment contract and notice periods |
| Confidentiality |
NDA, no client contact, your brand only |
Depends who you hire |
Employee, fully inside your walls |
| Ownership of the work |
Yours once a project is paid for |
Depends on the agreement |
Yours as the employer |
| Best for |
Agencies with steady or growing website work |
One-off jobs and small tasks |
Full-time work big enough to keep one person busy |