Comparison
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.
Comparison table
Novia-Lab vs Offshore Development — the criteria that matter.
| Criteria | Novia-Lab | Offshore Development |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Guaranteed — dedicated team | Variable depending on the person |
| Skills | Full-stack: web, mobile, API, design | Limited to Offshore Development |
| Time to start | Within days | Weeks to months |
| Predictable price | Clear estimate guaranteed | Variable / uncertain |
| Project continuity | Guaranteed by the team | Risk if the person leaves |
Our advantages
- Same time zone (ET/CT)
- Communication in English and French
- No cultural gap
- Same-day responsiveness, not 24h later
FAQ
Offshore is 3× cheaper — why go local?
The hourly rate is lower, but hidden costs add up: revisions, miscommunication, response delays, and code that often needs to be redone. Total cost is often higher.
How do you handle client communication?
Weekly calls, Slack or Teams, live sprint demos. You always have direct access to your project lead, not an intermediary.
Is code quality different?
We deliver clean, documented, tested code. We never subcontract — every team member working on your project is at Novia-Lab.