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Same outcome. A fraction of the cost.

Building and running IT onshore in the US, UK, Western Europe, or Australia carries a heavy premium — in rates, hiring time, and scarce talent. Here is exactly how an onshore build compares to delivering through our managed Asia-based network.

The comparison

Onshore vs offshore, side by side

A like-for-like look at delivering the same IT scope two ways — hiring locally in a high-cost market, or through our vetted offshore network in Vietnam and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

What you're comparing Onshore
US · UK · W. Europe · Australia		 Offshore with us BEST VALUE
Vietnam · Asia-Pacific
Senior developer rate $100–180/hr (US)
$70–130/hr (W. Europe)		 $25–45/hr
UP TO 70% LESS
Fully-loaded 5-person team / year ≈ $0.9M – $1.5M ≈ $300K – $480K
60–70% SAVING
Talent availability Tight market, intense competition for senior engineers 560,000+ developers · 55,000–60,000 new IT graduates every year
Time to stand up a team 2–4 months to source, hire & onboard Days to a few weeks from a pre-vetted bench
Engineering skill level High, but priced at a premium High — Vietnam ranks among the world's top on HackerRank developer skills
Time-zone coverage Local business hours only UTC+7 — overlaps Europe & APAC; follow-the-sun with the US
Scaling up or down Slow and costly to flex Scale in weeks, without redundancy cost
Quality & oversight Varies; offshore done badly carries hidden rework risk CMMI · ISO 27001 · ISO 9001 · ISTQB-certified processes, transparent reporting
Vendor management Often several vendors to source & coordinate One transparent, accountable point of contact

Figures are indicative blended ranges based on 2025 offshore software-development rate surveys and Vietnam IT-market reports. Actual savings depend on scope, seniority mix, and engagement model. Regional offshore rate averages 2025: Western Europe ≈ $66/hr, North America ≈ $55/hr, Asia-Pacific ≈ $28/hr.

Why Vietnam & Asia-Pacific

The structural advantages behind the numbers

Lower cost is only the headline. The real reason global brands move delivery here is depth of talent, speed, and government-backed momentum.

560K+

Deep talent pool

Over half a million software developers, with 55,000–60,000 new IT graduates entering the workforce every year from 400+ universities.

60–70%

Cost advantage

Deliver the same scope for roughly a third of onshore cost in the US or Western Europe — without sacrificing senior-level quality.

UTC+7

Time-zone bridge

Real-time overlap with European and Asia-Pacific teams, and a follow-the-sun cycle that keeps work moving for US clients overnight.

Top-10

Proven engineering

Vietnamese developers rank among the world's strongest on HackerRank, with deep skills in AI, cloud, data, and DevOps.

Gov-backed

Policy tailwinds

Tax incentives, dedicated tech parks, and a national digital-first strategy actively pull global technology investment in.

EN-ready

Communication

A growing English-proficient workforce, strengthened by national language programs, working in agile teams with Western clients daily.

De-risked by design

Offshore's hidden costs — engineered out

The usual offshore risks — rework, miscommunication, attrition — come from going it alone with an unvetted vendor. Our network model removes them by design, so the savings reach your bottom line instead of evaporating.

  • Certified, audited quality
    CMMI, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISTQB processes catch defects before they become rework.
  • One transparent point of contact
    Full visibility into scope, cost, and timeline — no vendor finger-pointing, no surprises.
  • Vetted, retained senior talent
    Pre-screened specialists from established partners — not a churn-prone freelance bench.
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How we work

One process, no unnecessary middlemen

Three clear steps — from first conversation to measurable outcome.

01

Consult & define the need

A direct conversation to understand your goals, constraints, and priorities — no sales pitch, just listening.

02

Match the right expertise

The hub selects the best-fit specialists from a vetted partner network and scopes the work transparently.

03

Deliver with full transparency

Quality, cost, and timeline are tracked end to end — you keep one accountable point of contact throughout.

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