Honest Comparison
Offshore vs Local MVP Development: What's Better?
Offshore savings vs local quality? Here's the full picture.
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Webscension Wins
0
Offshore Development Wins
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
Webscension
Offshore Development
Hourly Rate
$2,997 fixed (no hourly)
$15-40/hour typical
Total Project Cost
$2,997 (fixed)
$5,000-20,000+ (variable)
Timeline Reliability
2 weeks guaranteed
Often delayed 2-4x
Communication
Same timezone, native English
Timezone gaps, language barriers
Quality Control
Single experienced developer
Variable, often junior devs
Code Quality
Clean, maintainable, documented
Often messy, hard to maintain
Hidden Costs
None, all-inclusive
Revisions, project management
IP Protection
Clear contracts, EU law
Harder to enforce
Post-Launch Support
90 days included
Usually paid extra
Why Choose Webscension
- Fixed price eliminates budget overruns
- Guaranteed 2-week delivery
- No communication barriers
- Clean, maintainable code
- 90 days support included
- Revenue guarantee
Why Choose Offshore Development
- Lower hourly rates
- Access to large talent pools
- Can scale team quickly
- 24/7 development possible
- Good for ongoing maintenance work
Which One Is Right for You?
Choose Webscension if:
Founders who want predictable delivery, quality code, and don't want to manage timezone/communication challenges.
Choose Offshore Development if:
Companies with existing offshore relationships, dedicated project managers, or need for large ongoing development teams.
Our Verdict
Offshore development looks cheaper on paper but often costs more when you factor in delays, communication overhead, revisions, and quality issues. For MVPs specifically, a fixed-price agency like Webscension delivers faster, more predictably, and with better quality than typical offshore teams. Save offshore for ongoing maintenance after your MVP is proven.
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