MANDAFreelance or offshore agency in Madagascar: the honest comparison
The right choice depends on scope, availability and continuity. Compare the people involved, deliverables and handover conditions rather than location alone.
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Explore the work
Explore the original requirements, technical decisions and delivered scope in each case.
Single point of contact
The person who codes, no intermediary.
Full transparency
You know who builds, no hidden subcontracting.
€350/day direct
No structure margin, no commercial layer.
Verifiable portfolio
Real projects you can audit before signing.
EAT time zone (UTC+3)
Working days compatible with Europe.
Fast iterations
Technical decisions taken live.
Bounded project or full team?
A freelancer offers direct contact with the person delivering the work. An agency can combine specializations. Availability, subcontracting and continuity should be checked in both cases.
Compare total cost
Compare equal scopes: discovery, implementation, tests, licenses, hosting, documentation and maintenance. My published rate is €350/day; this does not prove that one model is always cheaper.
Verify before committing
Ask for documented cases, roles, acceptance criteria, code ownership and handover terms. Repositories, accounts and access should be covered by the agreement. A bounded first milestone helps evaluate collaboration.
Freelancer or AI agency: compare ownership
For an AI project, compare who scopes the use case, builds the integration, approves outputs and operates the system after delivery. An experienced freelancer fits a focused workstream with direct communication. An agency is better suited when several disciplines must work in parallel or extended continuity is required.
Both models can also work together: an agency retains project leadership and the client relationship while a specialist owns a technical workstream. See my technical delivery support for AI agencies.
Frequently asked questions
How should I choose?
Define the need, skills, availability and backup requirements, then compare proposals against the same criteria.
Who owns the code?
Ownership, third-party licenses and access are specified in the contract regardless of provider type.
Should I choose a freelancer or an agency for an AI project?
A freelancer fits a focused technical scope and direct collaboration. An agency is preferable when several disciplines or permanent continuity are required. The right choice depends on scope, ownership and backup needs.
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