Compare the options.
Hiring, agencies, AI tools and the subscription, side by side.
At a glance.
| Hiring a developer | A traditional agency | Fluff, your fractional team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Months of recruiting | Weeks of scoping and quotes | Usually within a week or two of signing |
| How you pay | Salary, recruiter fees, notice periods | A fixed quote, then change orders | One flat monthly fee |
| Changing your mind | Fine, if they have time | Another quote | Add it to the queue |
| Senior judgment | Depends who you find | Billed by the day | Built into every release |
| When you need more | Start hiring again | Start a new project | Add a second track |