| Criteria | Staffing agencies | TopDevCrew |
|---|---|---|
| Who picks the developer | The agency assigns from its bench | You pick from three profiles per seat |
| Who they report to | The agency's delivery manager | You, inside your rituals |
| Seniority | Mixed, often juniors on the team | Senior only, 6+ years |
| Commitment | Project contracts or minimums | Month to month, 30 days' notice |
| Price | ~$6,000 to $11,200 per month per seat | $6,900 per developer, all-in |
Typical figures; sources listed on the compare page. The TopDevCrew price is flat per developer.
Where an agency wins
- You have no tech lead and want a whole project delivered
- Fixed scope and fixed price matter more than control
What to check in any agency contract
- Can you interview and reject developers?
- Are juniors swapped in after the kickoff?
- What does it cost to end early?
- Who owns the code during the project?
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