I’m currently planning a project that’s a bit bigger than what my in-house team can handle, so I’m looking into the option to hire offshore developers. I know a lot of people say it can save money and give access to skilled talent from around the world, but I’ve also heard stories about communication problems, time zone issues, and work not meeting expectations. I’m not sure if these are common problems or just bad experiences from a few unlucky cases.

If you’ve worked with offshore developers before, I’d really like to know how it went for you. How did you find the right people? Did you go through a platform, an agency, or personal contacts? How did you manage daily updates and make sure the work stayed on track? And in the end, was the cost saving worth any challenges you faced? Your advice could help me figure out if this is the right move for my project.

Many teams find major value in hiring offshore—if you clearly set expectations, communication rhythm, and governance. Also it’s smart to benchmark offshore developers rates early so you’re aligning skills, time zones and cost from day one.