Both can build your software for less than a big agency — the real difference is who is on your project and how much of your time it takes to manage. Kiyansh puts a senior US engineer on the work directly, in your timezone, using AI agents for the heavy lifting, and you own the code. Offshore can win on hourly rate for very large, fully-specified builds; for most SMB and startup work, the coordination overhead and rework tend to erase the savings.
See how we build →| Kiyansh Group | Offshore dev shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | A senior US engineer, directing AI agents | An assigned team, often junior, run by an account manager |
| Timeline | Days to weeks — AI does the heavy lifting | Weeks to months, plus timezone round-trips |
| Communication | Direct with the engineer, US business hours | Through a manager, often a 10–12 hour offset |
| Code & ownership | You own the code and accounts from day one | Varies — confirm before you start |
| Cost model | Fixed scope agreed after a call | Low hourly rate, but rework and management add up |
| Best fit | SMBs, startups, and agencies wanting senior work fast | Very large, fully-specified builds where hourly rate dominates |
On hourly rate, usually yes. On total cost to a finished, working result, often no — offshore savings get eaten by management time, timezone delays, and rework. We quote a fixed scope so you are comparing the real number, not an hourly rate that can drift.
A senior engineer directs AI agents to do the boilerplate and scaffolding — the tedious 80% — then reviews every line. That is how a small senior team produces big-team output without a large team to coordinate.
Often yes. We start with a free triage to see what is salvageable, tell you honestly whether to continue it or rebuild, and quote a fixed scope either way.
Tell us the project and we'll give you a straight answer — even if the honest answer is that another option fits you better.
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