Letโs break it down clearly ๐
๐งฉ 1. Dedicated Team Model
A dedicated team means you hire a complete, long-term remote team that works exclusively for your company, almost like an in-house department โ but managed by a service provider.
โ When to use
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You need long-term collaboration.
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You want full control over workflow, priorities, and communication.
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You have ongoing development or multiple projects.
๐ผ Whoโs included
Usually:
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Project Manager
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Developers (Frontend, Backend, Mobile, etc.)
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QA Engineer
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UI/UX Designer
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Sometimes DevOps or SEO/Marketing staff
๐ฐ Pricing
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Monthly fixed cost for each team member
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Transparent, predictable budgeting
๐น Advantages
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Full focus on your project
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Team grows with your business
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Consistent quality and culture alignment
๐ธ Disadvantages
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More expensive than short-term freelancing
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Requires time to onboard and manage properly
๐งโโ๏ธ 2. Staff Augmentation Model
Staff augmentation means you add specific professionals to your existing in-house team to fill skill gaps โ on-demand, for a short or mid-term period.
โ When to use
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You need extra developers for a project or deadline
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You already have an internal team
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You want to scale up quickly without long-term hiring
๐ผ Whoโs included
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Specific roles (e.g. 1 React Developer, 1 QA tester)
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Integrated into your own project management process
๐ฐ Pricing
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Hourly or monthly rate per specialist
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Pay for what you use
๐น Advantages
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Flexible and fast scaling
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No HR, recruitment, or infrastructure cost
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Easy to reduce or expand team anytime
โ๏ธ In short
| Feature | Dedicated Team | Staff Augmentation |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Long-term | Short to mid-term |
| Control | High | Medium |
| Flexibility | Moderate | Very high |
| Team Ownership | Exclusive | Shared |
| Cost | Predictable (higher) | Variable (lower) |
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