A decision guide for clients balancing predictability and flexibility — with when each model fits best.
There's no single "best" engagement model — only the one that fits how clear your scope is and how much control you want. All three of our models share the same delivery discipline.
Fixed-price / Milestone
Scope and cost defined upfront, delivered milestone by milestone. Fits when requirements are clear and you want a predictable budget and timeline.
- Best when: scope is stable, acceptance criteria are clear.
- You get: committed price and schedule.
- Trade-off: scope changes require contract adjustment.
ODC — Dedicated team (Offshore Development Center)
A cross-functional team that works only for you, operating as an extension of your organization, on your priorities. Fits continuous development and long-term capacity needs.
- Best when: the roadmap is long and priorities shift with the market.
- You get: velocity and day-to-day control.
- Trade-off: you drive priorities, so you need product-owner capacity on your side.
Hybrid
Start with an ODC while scope is still forming, then move to fixed-price for the parts that are clear. Fits when you want to start fast without locking scope too early.
A simple rule: the clearer the scope, the more it leans fixed-price; the more you need to adapt, the more it leans ODC.