Comparison
Managed team vs freelancers
Both have a place. Here’s the honest difference, and when each one wins.
A managed offshore team gives you full-time, vetted people managed by an account lead, with continuity, guaranteed replacements and fixed pricing. Freelancers are independent contractors you vet and manage yourself, best for one-off tasks. For ongoing work, a managed team usually costs less in total once management time and turnover are counted.
| dpoint managed team | Freelancers | |
|---|---|---|
| Who manages them | A dpoint account lead | You do, individually |
| Availability | Full-time, dedicated to you | Split across their clients |
| Continuity | Same people, 90%+ retention | Rotates; knowledge walks out |
| Vetting | Pre-vetted, trialled | On you to assess |
| Coverage if someone leaves | Guaranteed replacement | Start the search again |
| Pricing | Fixed monthly, all-in | Hourly, variable, unpredictable |
| IP & NDA | Signed before starting | Varies, often informal |
| Best for | Ongoing work you want owned | One-off tasks |
The hidden cost of freelancers
Freelancers look cheaper per hour. The cost shows up elsewhere: time spent vetting and managing, work redone when context is lost, and the scramble every time someone moves on. A managed team converts that variable cost and risk into one fixed, predictable number.
When freelancers win
If you need a logo once, a single landing page, or a short burst of help and you have time to manage it, a freelancer is perfect. The moment the work becomes ongoing, the maths flips toward a managed team.
FAQ
Common questions
Are dpoint teams just managed freelancers?
No. They’re full-time professionals dedicated to you, managed by a dpoint account lead, with guaranteed replacements and signed IP/NDA terms. Freelancers are independent contractors split across clients who you vet and manage yourself.
When are freelancers the better choice?
For genuinely one-off tasks or short projects where you have time to manage the person directly and don’t need continuity. For anything ongoing, a managed team is usually cheaper in total once you count your management time and turnover.
Is a managed team more expensive than freelancers?
Per hour, sometimes. In total, usually not, you stop paying for ramp-up on every new freelancer, lost context, and your own management time, and you get fixed, predictable pricing.
Tell us the roles. We'll build the team.
A short intro call, a written plan, and shortlisted people in days, not months. No retainer to find out if we’re a fit.