One size doesn’t fit all—especially in software development. Yellow offers flexible engagement models tailored to your needs. Whether you’re launching a new startup, scaling a growing business, or tackling a complex enterprise project, we’ve got the right approach to deliver results on your terms.
Selecting the right engagement model for your software development project is crucial for aligning your business goals with budget, timelines, and deliverables. Here are the main criteria you should consider when choosing the right cooperation model:
Define the scope of the project.
Choose between hourly and fixed-price payment structures.
Assess how much control you want over the project and your preferred level of involvement.
Decide if you require ongoing support, scalability, and post-launch maintenance.
A project-based model is a contractual approach where the client and Yellow agree on the scope, timeline, and costs for a specific project upfront. This model is ideal for clients with well-defined project requirements (SRS), limited budgets, and clear outcomes.
Short-term projects, building an MVP for startups, modernizing a legacy system, developing a standalone application with predefined functionality.
You hire external developers or an entire team that works as part of your in-house team. These professionals are employed by Yellow but work exclusively on your project under your direct supervision. You manage their daily tasks and the workflow, while we handle administrative aspects like payroll and legalities.
Companies needing to scale their in-house team quickly or access specific technical expertise without long-term commitments.
We allocate a full-time team of skilled professionals who work exclusively on your project. The team operates as an extension of your business, fully aligned with your goals and processes.
Long-term projects requiring ongoing development and collaboration.
When choosing the right engagement model for your project, it's important to understand the key differences between outstaffing, project-based, and dedicated team models. Outstaffing involves hiring external professionals who work under the client's management, with the outstaffing provider handling administrative tasks. Project-based engagements are focused on delivering specific outcomes within a set timeframe and budget. In contrast, dedicated teams work exclusively on a client’s projects, acting as an extension of the client’s internal team, with a high level of integration and control for an extended period.
Aspect | Outstaffing | Dedicated Team | Project-based |
---|---|---|---|
Management | Client | Shared/Provider | Provider |
Control | Full | High | Low |
Flexibility | High | Medium | Low |
Costs | Pay for resources only | Team + management overhead | Fixed cost |
Here are the common pricing models used in Yellow for software development projects:
The client is billed based on the actual number of hours spent by each team member.
Best for: Mid/long-term projects, undefined scope, or ongoing support.
Advantages: Flexibility, transparency in billing.
Challenges: Uncertainty in overall cost, harder to predict total expenses.
A set price is agreed upon for the entire project, regardless of time spent.
Best for: Well-defined projects with a clear scope.
Advantages: Predictable cost, no surprises.
Challenges: Less flexibility for scope changes.
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With Yellow, you will receive top-tier software development experience and get a solution that meets all your business needs.
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We don’t just build software—we solve business problems. By understanding your goals, challenges, and target market, we deliver solutions that drive real value. Whether you’re aiming for growth, efficiency, or innovation, we focus on outcomes that matter.
With 10+ years of experience across industries, our team has delivered more than 200 successful projects worldwide. We combine technical expertise, creativity, and proven processes to bring your vision to life on time and within budget.
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