Offshore vs In-House Cost Calculator
Hiring engineers in-house carries far more than salary — benefits, taxes, equipment, office and recruiting all stack on top. This free calculator compares your fully-loaded in-house cost against an offshore managed pod, using your own numbers and the offshore rate you expect. It's your math, not a generic benchmark, and we never assume a price for you.
Your numbers
Enter your in-house cost and the offshore rate you'd expect. Nothing is sent until you ask for the breakdown.
The offshore rate is your estimate — we don't assume Appsierra's price here. India managed-pod rates are commonly ~$3,000–6,000/engineer/month depending on seniority; ask us for a transparent quote.
In-house vs offshore
Estimates from your inputs only. In-house cost is fully loaded (salary + overhead + amortised recruiting); offshore is the rate you entered. A managed pod folds vetting, senior review and continuity into one accountable fee — we'll quote yours transparently and never assume a number for you.
Planning a team? See how to hire offshore developers & QA in India, the offshore rate guide, or in-house vs offshore teams.
Offshore vs In-House Cost Calculator FAQs
What does an offshore developer cost?
An offshore developer's cost depends on the region, seniority, and engagement model, so this calculator does not assume a rate for you — you enter the offshore rate you expect and compare it against your own in-house numbers. That keeps the comparison specific to your situation rather than tied to a generic industry average.
How do you compare offshore versus in-house cost?
To compare fairly, you weigh the fully-loaded in-house cost against the offshore cost. This tool builds your in-house figure from salary plus overhead — benefits, taxes, equipment, office — and recruiting, then sets it beside the offshore managed-pod cost you enter, so you are comparing total cost to total cost rather than salary to rate.
What is fully-loaded in-house cost?
Fully-loaded cost is an engineer's real cost to the business, not just their salary. It includes benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, software, office or workspace, and the recruiting cost to fill the role. This calculator adds these on top of the base salary you enter so your in-house figure reflects what the role actually costs each month.
Is the offshore cost calculator free?
Yes, it is completely free and runs instantly in your browser with no sign-up or email required. You enter your own salary, overhead, recruiting, and offshore-rate numbers, see the side-by-side comparison immediately, and nothing is saved unless you choose to share your details for a transparent quote.
How accurate is the offshore cost comparison?
The comparison is only as accurate as the numbers you enter — every figure is computed from your own inputs and the offshore rate you provide, not from any secret benchmark. Use realistic salary, overhead, and rate values for a directional result, and treat the output as a planning estimate rather than a fixed quote.
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