The Offshore Development Cost Calculator — 2026 Edition
Real numbers, no guesswork. Every package price, the math behind our savings claims, hidden costs nobody talks about, and a decision tree for where to start.
Why most offshore engagements go wrong
Every year, US companies spend over $85 billion outsourcing IT services. Yet 67% of CTOs say they've been burned by at least one offshore engagement.
The problem isn't offshore development. The problem is hidden pricing, unclear deliverables, and zero accountability.
This guide gives you the exact numbers — what things actually cost, where the hidden fees live, and how to calculate your real savings before signing anything.
No fluff. No "it depends." Just math. This guide is published by offshore development center in india, the productized offshore development service operated by Taction Software.
Our actual pricing
Layer 1: Single Sprints — buy one, test us
| Sprint | Duration | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Prototype Sprint | 3 days | FREE (qualifying) / $3,500 | Working AI-coded prototype on a public Vercel URL, GitHub repo, Figma file, 15-min Loom walkthrough |
| Discovery Sprint | 1 week | $4,800 | Validated scope, target user, tech approach — before any build commits |
| Design Sprint | 2 weeks | $14,500 | Production-ready Figma file with complete design system, ready for Build |
| Light Build Sprint | 2 weeks | $4,800 | 1 developer, 2 weeks, signed SOW. Smaller scope, fast turnaround |
| Full Build Sprint ★ Most Popular | 2 weeks | $11,500 | Full Scrum team, 2 weeks, signed SOW. The default Build Sprint |
| Mobile Build Sprint | 2 weeks | $13,500 | Mobile-specialized Scrum team. iOS, Android, Flutter, or React Native |
Every sprint: fixed price, fixed scope, pay after delivery. Opt out at any sprint boundary. See all sprints →
Layer 2: Sprint Bundles — commit to more, save more
| Bundle | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week Idea-to-App | 6 weeks | From $24,000 | Founders moving from validated prototype to first usable product |
| MVP Launchpad | 12 weeks | From $48,000 | Seed-stage startups shipping their first paying customer |
| Mobile App Sprint Pack | 16 weeks | From $79,500 | Consumer mobile MVPs and enterprise mobility apps |
| Custom Bundle (3+ sprints) | Flexible | From $36,000 | Defined scope that doesn't fit a productized bundle (10% discount vs. individual sprints) |
Layer 3: Dedicated Teams — monthly subscription
| Plan | Team | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated ODC — Growth | 4 full-time devs (Mobile + Backend + Frontend + QA) + Dedicated PM | $27,500/month | Series A–B startups and mid-market enterprises. 3-month minimum, 30-day notice. ~6 sprints/quarter |
| Dedicated ODC — Enterprise | 10+ full-time specialists (mobile, web, AI/ML, DevOps, QA) | From $62,000/month | Fortune 1000, regulated industries. 12-month MSA, onsite available. ISO 27001 + CMMI Level 3 + IP escrow + SLA. ~15 sprints/quarter |
Per developer floor: $7,500/month (productized package Solo tier). See full pricing →
How we compare to the alternatives
This comparison is taken directly from our pricing page — based on publicly disclosed pricing and Clutch profile data.
| What you get | Offshore Development Center India (Us) | US Tier-1 Product Agency | US AI-Focused Peer | Generic India Outsourcing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Productized package pricing | $100–$150 implied | $25–$49 (Clutch) | $25–$45 |
| Single FT developer / month | $7,500 | $20,000 (1 of 6 team) | From ~$10,000 | $4,000–$7,000 |
| 4-developer team / month | $27,500 | $70,000 | Custom quote | $16,000–$28,000 |
| AI tooling included (Copilot/Cursor) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Variable |
| Free working prototype | 3 days, free (qualifying) | Bundled in $20K min | No | No |
| Money-back / satisfaction promise | First-sprint 100% refund | 50% on Step 1 | No public guarantee | No |
| IP escrow + ISO + CMMI | All three | Not certified | Variable | Rarely |
The savings math (from our ROI calculator)
These numbers come directly from the calculator on our pricing page. The assumptions are transparent:
- Our rate: $7,500/mo per dedicated developer (productized package floor, Solo tier)
- US in-house equivalent: $175/hr × 160 hrs = $28,000/mo per developer
- US Tier-1 agency: $20,000/mo single-developer pricing
Example: 4-developer team over 12 months
| Model | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
| US in-house equivalent | $112,000/mo | $1,344,000/yr |
| US Tier-1 agency (team package rate) | $70,000/mo | $840,000/yr |
| Offshore Development Center India (Us) | $30,000/mo | $360,000/yr |
| Your savings vs. US in-house | $82,000/mo | $984,000/yr |
That's $984,000 saved in one year with a 4-developer team.
Scale the savings to your team size
| Team size | Our monthly cost | US in-house monthly | Monthly savings | Annual savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 developer | $7,500/mo | $28,000/mo | $20,500/mo | $246,000/yr |
| 2 developers | $15,000/mo | $56,000/mo | $41,000/mo | $492,000/yr |
| 4 developers | $30,000/mo | $112,000/mo | $82,000/mo | $984,000/yr |
| 6 developers | $45,000/mo | $168,000/mo | $123,000/mo | $1,476,000/yr |
| 10 developers | $75,000/mo | $280,000/mo | $205,000/mo | $2,460,000/yr |
Note: Our 4-developer team (Dedicated ODC — Growth) is priced at $27,500/mo, which is even lower than the $30,000 calculator estimate.
Slide team size and project length, see savings update live. No email required.
The hidden costs nobody talks about
When comparing offshore options, most people compare published rates. That's a mistake. Here are the hidden costs that inflate the real price of US alternatives:
Ramp-Up Time
US In-House: 2–3 months before a new hire is fully productive. During this period, you're paying full salary for 40–60% output.
With Us: Sprint 1 delivery starts in week 1. Our developers come pre-vetted. Ramp-up cost to you: $0.
Recruiting Fees
US In-House: Technical recruiters charge 15–25% of first-year salary. For a $200K developer, that's $30K–$50K per hire.
With Us: We handle all recruitment. Recruiting cost to you: $0.
Attrition & Replacement
US In-House: Average developer tenure is 2.3 years. Each departure costs 3–6 months in recruiting + ramp-up + lost productivity.
With Us: If a developer leaves, we replace them within 2 weeks at no additional cost. Your project doesn't stop.
Management Overhead
US In-House: You need a technical lead or engineering manager ($220K–$280K/yr) to manage 4–6 developers.
With Us: Dedicated PM/Scrum Master is included in our team pricing. No additional management cost.
Infrastructure & Tools
US In-House: Office space, hardware, software licenses, cloud tools = $15K–$25K/yr per developer.
With Us: All infrastructure, tools, workspace, and AI tooling (Cursor, Copilot) are included. Infrastructure cost to you: $0.
Your personal savings calculator
Step 1: How many developers do you need?
Write down your target team size: ___
Step 2: What's your current (or expected) monthly cost per developer?
- US In-House: ~$28,000/mo (fully loaded, based on $175/hr × 160 hrs)
- US Agency: ~$20,000/mo
- Current offshore vendor: $___/mo
- Not hiring yet: use $28,000 as baseline
Step 3: Calculate
YOUR MONTHLY COST: ___ developers × $________/mo = $________/mo
OUR MONTHLY COST: ___ developers × $7,500/mo = $________/mo
___________
MONTHLY SAVINGS: $________/mo
ANNUAL SAVINGS: Monthly × 12 = $________/yr
3-YEAR SAVINGS: Annual × 3 = $________Or use our interactive calculator (no email required): /pricing-packages — scroll to "Calculate your savings."
Step 4: What could you do with those savings?
- Hire a VP of Sales or Head of Marketing
- Fund your next round's marketing budget
- Build 2 products instead of 1
- Extend your runway by 12–18 months
Not sure where to begin? Here's the decision tree
Start with: FREE 3-Day AI Prototype (or $3,500 if you don't qualify for free)
You get: Working app on a public URL + GitHub repo + Figma file in 3 days
Start with: Discovery Sprint — $4,800 (1 week)
You get: Validated scope, target user, tech approach, written product brief
Start with: 6-Week Idea-to-App from $24,000 — or MVP Launchpad (12 weeks) from $48,000
You get: Production-ready MVP with auth, billing, CI/CD, deployed
Start with: Mobile App Sprint Pack (16 weeks) from $79,500
You get: Native iOS + Android (or Flutter), App Store + Play Store deployment
Start with: Dedicated ODC Growth — $27,500/month (4 devs + PM) — or Enterprise from $62,000/month
You get: Permanent extension of your in-house team. Daily standups, biweekly sprints.
Our 5 guarantees — why this is zero-risk
These aren't marketing promises. They're contractual, written into every Statement of Work.
Pay After Sprint
Pay only after a successful sprint delivery. If you don't accept, you don't pay. Opt out at any sprint boundary, no exit fees. Partial code and assets remain yours.
3-Day AI Prototype Delivery or $500
Your AI Prototype Sprint is delivered by end of Day 3 or you get a $500 credit — applied automatically, no claim form, no negotiation. Delivery is verifiable via GitHub commit history and Vercel deploy logs.
First-Sprint Money-Back (14-Day Full Refund)
If your first paid Build Sprint doesn't meet the signed SOW, submit a refund request within 14 days. Full refund processed within 5 business days. The deliverable code remains yours.
6 Weeks or Extend Free
If your scope fits the 6-Week Idea-to-App pattern (determined during Discovery), and we miss the date — additional sprints to complete are free. At our cost, not yours.
Source Code Yours From Day One
Git repo created in YOUR organization on Day 1. We commit directly to your repo. You own the repo, commits, deploy artifacts, and any third-party licenses. We retain no copies post-engagement. No port-out fees, ever.
Full guarantee details: /guarantees
You have 3 options
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