7. Growth horizon<\/strong> \u2013 expected team size over the next 12\u201336 months.<\/p>\nThis produces a more realistic estimate than comparing offshore developer salaries with those in another country.<\/p>\n
For businesses evaluating an ODC in India, the final estimate should therefore be scope-based and team-specific rather than based on a generic per-developer rate.<\/p>\n
Is an Offshore Development Center Cheaper Than Building an In-House Team?<\/h3>\n
In many cases, an India-based ODC can provide a lower overall operating cost than building an equivalent engineering team in markets with higher talent and employment costs.<\/p>\n
However, cost savings should not be the only consideration.<\/p>\n
The business should also evaluate talent availability, retention, delivery capacity, management overhead, security, scalability, and long-term ownership. A lower-cost team that cannot consistently deliver the required quality is not necessarily a better investment.<\/p>\n