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What Are the Different Types of App Development Companies?
When choosing an app development company for your project, there’s quite a few types of companies you can select from. App development can be a costly investment, so you may want to do your research to pick the best app development company for you. We’re going to discuss the different types of app development companies and some pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision when you’re ready to choose a developer for your app development project.
The types of developers we’re going to discuss are as follows:
Keep in mind that these comparisons are how these different companies tend to be and are not absolute. You can also look at this chart for a side-by-side comparison:
Onshore Development
With onshore development, the developers live and work within the United States, though not necessarily in the same location as the product owner. With onshore development, the developer and the product owner live within a few time zones of each other and can usually communicate without time being a major factor. Both the developer and the product owner are often native English speakers so language tends to not be as much of a barrier. Due to these factors, onshore developers are often in higher demand. They also tend to charge a more premium price than development companies who reside in locations outside of the United States, though that will differ from company to company. It is worth noting that some onshore development companies outsource some of their work to offshore or nearshore developers to keep their costs down. If that is a concern, then you may want to ask your prospective developer about their outsourcing practices prior to hiring them. There are two different types of onshore development companies: remote development companies and local development companies.Local Development
Local development companies offer app development in the same locale as the product owner, which can lead to one-on-one, in-person meetings and discussions that might be easier to coordinate. Because of this, local development companies are often in high demand and they may have waiting lists, be difficult to initially talk to, and may be selective in the projects they accept. Because of their high demand and ease in communications to discuss individual projects once a project is taken on, they also tend to charge premium prices for their services.To summarize, local development companies offer the following:
Language Barriers – Language barriers can exist, but there tends to be fewer problems.
Time Disparity – Both product owner and developer are within the same time zone.
Demand – Tends to be in the highest demand.
Availability – Initial contact may be difficult to achieve, they may have a waiting list, and they may be more selective in the projects they take.
Communication Regular one-on-one, in person meetings can be coordinated and scheduled.
Cost – Tends to charge a premium price for their services.
Remote Development
Remote development companies have their business operations within the United States but are not in the same location as the product owner. This can lead to problems with availability, and all meetings would probably need to be conducted over the phone or through an online portal like Zoom, so meetings could sometimes be difficult to coordinate.
To summarize, remote development companies offer the following:
Language Barriers – Language barriers can exist, but there tends to be fewer problems.
Time Disparity – No more than a few hours difference in time.
Demand – They tend to charge a more premium price than offshore and nearshore companies.
Availability – They may be less available to take on projects than offshore or nearshore companies.
Communication – Remote development companies tend to rely on online communication platforms and phone calls and may sometimes have problems with coordinating meetings.
Cost – Tends to charge a more premium price for their services which is often based on demand.
Offshore Development
Offshore developers are developers who are not located in the United States and often reside and conduct operations from countries such as India or China. Offshore developers, in most cases, will be just as qualified as onshore developers, but communication can sometimes be difficult when hiring an offshore developer. There are several reasons for this. Time zones are totally different between the product owner and the developer, so it may be difficult to arrange meetings or meetings can be at unusual times. In many cases, there may also be language or idea barriers. With offshore developers, English is often a second language or their accent might be an obstacle. This language barrier can work both ways; they may not understand you either. Also, their culture may be totally different than what is the norm in the United States which can lead to their not understanding requests. This can sometimes cause unforeseen issues. Offshore developers tend to request a less premium price than a developer who lives and works in the United States, but price is determined by the developer and that is not always the case. There is also less demand for offshore developers most of the time so they tend to be readily available to take on new projects.To summarize, offshore development companies offer the following:
Language Barriers – A mutual language and idea barrier may exist with an offshore developer due to English not being the developers’ native language or a difficult to decipher accent of the developer.
Time Disparity – Often live in totally different time zones, 10-15 hours disparity in time.
Demand – Tends to be in lowest demand so is often easy to acquire.
Availability – Tends to be readily available to take on new projects.
Communication – Meetings may be difficult to arrange and may occur at awkward times.
Cost – Often charges a less premium price for their services.
Nearshore Development
A nearshore developer is a developer who lives and operates from a foreign company but within a few time zones of the product owner. In the United States, nearshore developers usually operate from Mexico or South America. This allows for easier communication since the working hours of the developer and product owner are similar, but there could be significant language barriers between the software developer and the product owner because English may not be the developer’s native language or they may have an accent that is difficult to understand. Nearshore developers tend to charge a less premium price and be in less demand than onshore or local development companies.
To summarize, nearshore development companies offer the following:
Language Barriers – English is usually not the developers’ native language, so definite barriers can exist.
Time Disparity – No more than a few hours’ difference in time.
Availability – Tends to be available to take on new projects.
Communication – Remote development companies tend to rely on online communication platforms and phone calls and may sometimes have problems with coordinating meetings.
Cost – Tends to charge a less premium price than onshore developers.
Demand – Tends to be in less demand than local or remote developers.
Freelancers
Software development freelancers can be located in the local area or found anywhere within the United States. Their availability for meetings with product owners, whether those meetings are in person or via Zoom, can vary depending on the amount of clients the developer has. Their price can also vary widely depending on their knowledge and experience. Freelance developers, due to being single entities and lacking a team, sometimes lack the knowledge to complete a software project as specified, and they may also lack the means to test a product thoroughly before it is launched. Due to these factors, a freelancer may sometimes abandon a project before completion.
Each freelance developer is different so they can fit anywhere within the spectrum of the others. The biggest thing to note, however, is that they may not have the knowledge or skills to complete the job they were hired for.
We hope that this information helps you find the right software developer for your unique project and circumstances. Check out Matraex’s other blogs for answers to other questions you may have. Ones that may be of particular interest to you include “How Much Does a Custom App Cost?” and “What Are Problems that Occur When Developing an App?” Can’t find an answer to your question? Contact us directly or give us a ring at (208) 344-1115. We want to answer all of you app development questions.
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What Are Software Development Companies in Boise, Idaho?
What app development companies are in the Boise, ID area?
Choosing a software company for your desktop or mobile app project can be a daunting task, and you want to make sure to choose the best one for you, your needs, and your budget. Therefore, we are providing information on six leading software companies who all call Boise or Meridian, Idaho home. To be totally unbiased, the companies are in alphabetical order, and much of the information is directly from the company websites.
AppEvolve
1109 W. Main St., Suite 420, Boise, ID 83702
(208) 297-6925
Appevolve.com
App Evolve was founded in 2016 by Patrick Falvey. AppEvolve uses a team consisting of local, remote, and offshore employees and contractors to build “tailored solutions that make your business smarter.” They use some open source code to “help make the building process faster” and tout 24/7 tech support for their apps. There is no upfront costs given on their website, but it does say that they prefer fixed priced projects in which they charge 15% down. If you hire them for a project that is not fixed priced, they charge every two weeks for the work that was performed during the previous two weeks.
In Time Tech
580 E. Corporate Dr., Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 258-2424
intimetech.com
In Time Tech was founded in 2009 by five like-minded people located in the United States and India. Their headquarters is situated in Meridian, Idaho, and they have three offices in the United States and two offices in India. They use their offshore resources to offer 24/7 tech support and have blended teams with members from both areas. They offer modernization of old software, mobile app development, quality assurance, web development, and cybersecurity among other services. There is no pricing or payment option info on their website.
Matraex, Inc.
2210 W. Main St., Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-1115
Matraex.com
Matraex was founded by Michael Blood in 2001. Matraex uses a team of local developers who work in-office when possible and teamwork is essential to their development process. They build, launch, and support custom software according to the directive, vision, and needs of the product owner and also rescue abandoned software projects. Matraex charges $175 per hour and prefers working on a retainer of $5k+ per month as agreed upon by both Matraex and the product owner during the discovery process.
Ventive
121 N. 9th St., #101, Boise, ID 73702
(208) 477-1667
getventive.com
Ventive was founded in 2014 by Jonathan Cardella. Ventive’s team consists of local, remote, and offshore developers and programmers who develop and rescue custom apps in addition to conducting user research, full-spectrum marketing, and cybersecurity services. Ventive is upfront with their prices with app design packages starting at $25k/month to over $50k/month. They also offer maintenance packages that start at $10k/month.
Vynyl
2404 Bank Dr., Boise, ID 83705
(208) 209-2448
vynyl.com
Vynyl started as Pixel and Lines in Boise in 2013 by Dom Ramirez and merged into Vynyl in 2016. Their current CEO is Ian Harris and their corporate headquarters has been moved to LA, while their production headquarters remains in Boise. Their team consists of local and remote developers who all work away from the office. They “deliver code that is clean, easy to maintain, and high-performing” with their focus on mobile apps, web apps, data, cloud, machine learning, augmented reality, and custom solutions. There is no cost or payment info on their site.
Zenware
7213 Potomac Dr., Boise, ID 83704
(208) 9364249
zenware.com
Zenware was founded in 2009 and is run by Rodney Puzey and Jody Sedrick in West Boise. Zenware’s team consists of all local developers and engineers, and they create custom software and mobile apps in addition to websites, e-commerce, and cloud solutions. Their goal is “to transform your idea from concept to reality.” Zenware has also created proprietary custom software to manage business operations in service industries. There is no indication of price for their custom software services or any of their services, but they do charge a month in advance for their proprietary software.
We hope that you find the right software developer for your software vision. Feel free to further explore the nuances of custom app development on our website at Matraex.com. Our blog “How Much Does a Custom App Cost” may be of particular interest to you, and we also have a blog that discusses the different types of app development companies including onshore, offshore, and freelance developers. If you have any software-related questions, contact us or give us a ring at (208) 344-1115, and we’ll answer any questions you may have. You can also pose questions on our Google business page. May your software journey, no matter who you choose, be a pleasant and successful one.
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