I am a dev and have worked as both in-house dev and a freelancer. Now I am leading product development. All my experiences are mainly focused on founding-stage startups.
IMO,
when you need additional hands for the short term but not developing totally new features, freelancers are a good option.
However, whenever domain context is important, In-house developers are much more efficient in cost and productivity.
for my own tasks, it is the same. If I am a freelance and my client asks me to learn/involving in their domain context, I would charge more and be more careful about team and contract lengths.
When it comes to my tasks, I appreciate the benefits of both freelancers and in-house developers. Freelancers offer flexibility, diverse expertise, and cost-effectiveness, while in-house developers provide better collaboration and long-term commitment. I believe it's crucial to assess project requirements and objectives to make the best choice for optimal results.
It depends on:
• the type of task you've got –– scale, complexity etc
• your budget
• what you're looking to achieve
Some tasks absolutely cannot be delegated to contractors.
Other tasks it makes a lot more sense to outsource them, especially if they distract your core product team from working on what matters most.
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