Comparisons
Why choose Novia-Lab?
Freelance, offshore, no-code, in-house developer — we give you honest comparisons so you can make an informed decision.
Software Agency or Freelance Developer — Which to Choose?
A freelancer costs less upfront. But availability, continuity, and coverage during vacations or emergencies are real risks. Here's how Novia-Lab compares.
- Full team vs single person
- Guaranteed availability vs risk of unavailability
- Continuity if a dev leaves the project
- Multidisciplinary expertise (front, back, mobile)
Local or Offshore Development — The Real Differences
Offshore promises savings but hides invisible costs: time zone gaps, language barriers, turnover, and constant revisions. Here's why local often costs less in the end.
- Same time zone (ET/CT)
- Communication in English and French
- No cultural gap
- Same-day responsiveness, not 24h later
Custom Development or No-code — When Each Option Wins
Bubble, Webflow, Glide — no-code tools are excellent for validating an idea. But when it's time to scale, limitations appear. Here's how to decide.
- No performance ceiling
- No vendor lock-in
- Unlimited integrations
- Full code ownership
Hire an In-house Developer or Work with an Agency?
An in-house developer costs $80–120K/year with benefits, takes 3–6 months to hire, and only covers part of the skills you need. Here's why an agency might be the right choice.
- No recruiting delay
- Multidisciplinary team available immediately
- No benefits or payroll taxes
- Flexible: scale resources up or down per sprint