Nearshore Software Development Services

Software development nearshore is a type of outsourcing between companies located in a close geographical proximity and in the same time zone (usually, the time difference is 0-2 hours).

For example, when a US firm reaches out to a company in Latin America or Canada with a request to develop software, it is nearshoring.

The alternatives to nearshoring are offshoring and onshoring.

Offshoring involves delegating tasks to a company far abroad. For example, when a US firm reaches out to a company that is based in Poland.

Onshoring means delegating business tasks to a company located in the same country. Usually, these are lower-cost locations. For example, an organization in California would approach a company in Arkansas.

Although nearshoring software engineering development is a cost-effective practice, it is still more expensive than offshoring in the majority of cases. To minimize expenses, businesses turn to companies in more distant countries, for example, Poland. Lower labor costs, stable economy, and a highly educated workforce made this country the best destination for offshoring in Eastern Europe. These were the reasons why we first opened our development center in Gdańsk.

The cost of development always depends on several variables. The first one is the type of product. A custom-made product requires a lot of work, time, and therefore, money. Customization of a ready-made solution is cheaper, but redesigning low-quality software can take more time and effort than creating a well-built system from scratch.

The second variable is the product requirements. The more complex the software and requirements, the higher the cost.

The third variable is testing and quality assurance costs. Once the software is in place, it is essential to perform integrity checks and fix bugs. Testing is a vital step of the software development process and should be performed at all stages, from design to deployment, to deliver a secure, high-quality, and cost-effective product.

Entrusting a complex task to a stranger always carries risks, but delegating proactively stimulates growth. This is a boon for business in a dynamic market. To enjoy all the benefits of nearshoring, conduct a thorough analysis of the contracting company.

Remember to check your future vendor’s reputation. In addition to the company’s official site, you can research their background and reliability on platforms such as Clutch and Glassdoor by reading client reviews.

Shorten the list of candidates by evaluating their experience, size, skills, proficiency in the latest technology, and the presence of similar cases in their portfolio.