Many organizations choose to outsource their mobile app
development rather than employing an in-house team. There are specific things
that must be considered with each avenue and the associated pros and cons.
During the vendor selection process, companies usually find many options
available to them. Let’s study what they are:
Big
App Development Firms: These companies are the branches of MNC’s; they offer
mobile app development as a secondary service to clients who are indulged in
other core activities with them. Their typical strengths include consultation,
product strategy, development capabilities, and technical expertise.
The
biggest disadvantage of hiring them is they might be expensive, irresponsible
and less attentive if compared to smaller firms.
Boutique
Mobile App Development Firms: The companies that fall in this category
specifically focus on mobile app development. These firms employ agile
development methodology, emphasize on UX/ UI design and have strong technical
capabilities and platform knowledge. The employees of these companies have the
specific technical expertise, definite experience and ability to handle project
complexity. So, depending on your business needs and project requirement you
may research on vendor’s previous clients and projects, technologies they use,
location, team size and complexity of projects that they have delivered.
Independent
Developers: Independent developers are the ones who have strong technical
skills. Most of them work for companies that build mobile products but do
freelancing as a side job. Hiring their service is cheaper than the alternate
options. However
, you might find few gaps that can affect the overall quality of
the mobile app.
Offshore
Firms: The decision to outsource your mobile app development to an offshore
company is usually done keeping budget strain in mind. The firms are cheaper
but it can be accompanied with few limitations if not handled properly due to
communication gap.