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Offshore vs Onshore Software Development: Real Cost Comparison

Offshore vs onshore software development compared: UK and US agencies against offshore teams on quality, communication, hidden costs and return on investment.

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Should you hire a local UK/US agency or an offshore team in India? Both can work — here's an honest comparison.

Onshore agencies

Pros: same timezone, face-to-face possible. Cons: $150–$250/hr, projects often $100K+ for the same scope.

Offshore (India)

Pros: 60–70% cost savings, large talent pool, English fluency. Cons: need clear communication and documented scope.

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Written by Rohitash Kumar

CTO & Chief Architect, CSNexa — 15+ years of software engineering experience.

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