Our Engagement Model Comparison
Every project demands the right fit. Here's how each model stacks up.
Dedicated Team (BOT)
Build - Operate - Transfer
Time & Material
Project-Based Service
Fixed Price
Project-Based Service
Best For
Long-term transformation, legacy modernization
Agile or evolving scope projects
Clearly defined, one-off builds
Project Size
Large, complex
Medium to large
Small to medium
Scope Flexibility
High — built to adapt
High — scope evolves
Low — scope is fixed
Team Setup
Dedicated, embedded
Shared resources
Shared resources
Pricing Model
Fixed monthly team cost
Pay-as-you-go (hourly)
Fixed per project
Timeline Control
Flexible & driven by your roadmap
Flexible with incremental delivery
Defined upfront
Team Scalability
High — scale fast as needed
Moderate
Limited
Client Involvement
High — direct & ongoing
Moderate — regular syncs
Low — milestone-based updates
Change Requests
Seamless, during project
Supported, agile-friendly
Limited, post-project scope creep
Project Ownership
Full - you own the IP, processes, and team
Partial - co-owned with vendor
Minimal
Accountability
Shared — we own delivery, you drive vision
Client leads delivery
Client owns direction
Reporting & Transparency
Daily reports, dashboards, direct access
Regular updates
Scheduled milestone reviews
Tech Stack Control
Fully flexible - you choose
Situational
Pre-defined
Cultural Fit & Branding
Yes — your brand, your rituals
No
No
Support Commitment
Until product success & handover
Until project close
Until delivery sign-off
Team Takeover Option
Yes — full transfer of team/IP
No
No
Quick Start
Yes — 2-week ramp-up
Yes — fast onboarding
No — scoping required first