At a glance
| Hiring locally | Freelancers | Offshore provider | Your own India team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Highest | Low to medium | Low | Low per head, high set-up |
| Time to start | 2 to 4 months | Days | About 4 weeks | 4 to 6 months |
| Review layer | Your reviewers | Usually none | Provider’s senior review | You build it |
| Continuity | Depends on retention | Weak | Provider covers absence | You manage it |
| Best for | Client-facing roles | Small one-off tasks | Recurring preparation work | Very large, stable volumes |
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