The debate
Both deliver vetted talent. We deliver dedicated, embedded teams instead of marketplace freelancers.
When to pick each option
There's no universal answer. What matters is context: speed, cost, control, specialization, and long-term commitment.
How we see it at Pliret
After 500+ placements across LatAm since 2014, the patterns are clear:
- If you need fast capacity with daily control → dedicated nearshore outsourcing.
- If you need long-term strategy and full ownership → in-house hiring.
- If you need a one-off low-risk project → freelance can work.
- If you need 24/7 coverage at low cost → offshore with careful management.
The deciding factor
It's not the hourly rate. It's the total cost of getting the business outcome: time to production, talent retention, deliverable quality, onboarding time, and learning curve.
What makes Pliret different
Our model is dedicated nearshore with replacement guarantee: talent is on our payroll, works in your time zone, is embedded in your team like an in-house dev, and if it doesn't fit in 90 days, we replace at zero cost.