What are the alternatives to hiring a full-time developer?
The main alternatives to a full-time developer are freelancers, agencies, and staff augmentation. Staff augmentation through Botmer gives you a senior AI-native engineer on a flexible month-to-month contract, often much cheaper than a full-time hire. You get a first deliverable in 72 hours and a 48-hour replacement guarantee, without the cost or commitment of a permanent role.
Freelancers
Cheap and flexible, but quality and availability vary, and senior freelancers are hard to keep.
Agencies
Managed and reliable, but usually locked into multi-month contracts with agency margins on top.
Staff augmentation
Senior engineers, month-to-month, fast to start, with a replacement guarantee. Flexibility plus seniority.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to a full-time developer?
Staff augmentation is often cheaper than a full-time hire because you skip recruiting fees, benefits, and long ramp time.
Which is fastest to start?
Botmer staff augmentation, with a first deliverable in 72 hours.
Can I switch engineers if needed?
Yes, Botmer replaces any engineer within 48 hours.