Software Strategy
12 min read · 2026-02-10
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| Criteria | Agency model | In-house model | | --- | --- | --- | | Time to first release | Fast (if scope is clear) | Slower (hiring ramp) | | Upfront commitment | Project contract | Recruiting + payroll | | Product context retention | Depends on documentation quality | Strong long-term continuity | | Management overhead | Lower | Higher | | Flexibility after launch | Depends on handover quality | High |
Many startups use an agency to ship MVP v1, then build an in-house team for v2 scaling.
This approach balances speed and long-term control, as long as code quality and documentation are strong.
