PHP development outsourcing costs

PHP is a classic and very applicable programming language. Some think it's a bit dated, but PHP is still one of the most popular tools for web development. However, the service of php-developers can cost a fortune and stretch your project budget. But what are the factors that define php-projects outsourcing costs?

Country you have chosen for outsourcing

One of the crucial factors to consider, when carrying out a web development project, is the country you choose for outsourcing, it must have both a suitable geographical location and reasonable prices. He must also have a decent quality of education, you can check the literacy rates for that. The PPP GDP per capita and the difference between the average wage and the wages in the IT industry of the country are also essential factors. Which country to choose?

• India. The IT sphere in this country has grown quite rapidly:nowadays, the IT industry contributes around 8% of the national GDP. India is also represented by millions of IT workers
• Poland. Poland is one of the most powerful developing countries in the world, and being part of the EU, the country has many advantages. However, Polish programmers are not the only ones to catch your eye in the region.
• Ukraine . Ukraine is a neighbor of Poland and one of the largest European countries. As a former Soviet republic, it has enormous potential in IT, thanks to high-quality engineering education. Ukrainian php developers are considered one of the best in the world. In addition, an excellent geographical position, a low PPP GDP per capita (because the country has a developing economy) and a quarter of a million highly qualified developers, most of them fluent in English.

The complexity of the project

Expenses also depend on the difficulty of your project. Simple projects can be outsourced to cheaper countries and companies by less qualified specialists. Most companies evaluate their employees. The categories are Junior, Middle and Senior.

• Junior. The cheapest developers to hire are juniors. They are usually university students or those who have just graduated. They can be skilled and cunning, but often lack the experience needed to embody more complex projects. This makes them perfect for simple jobs.
• Middle. Intermediaries are great developers with over two years of experience. They act faster and can cope with the majority of tasks.
• Senior . Seniors are the most prominent and promising developers with more than five years of experience, capable of handling problems above their direct specialty. Although they are more expensive, they are also fast, reliable and can catch problems before customers do. Also, a senior in the right country may cost like a junior in the wrong country.

Don't forget the tools either. Of course, providing your future customers with a decent and functional dashboard is important, but you have to find the balance between budget and functionality. Additionally:overloading your web platform with tools and subdomains will not only increase your budget, but will also increase the time needed for development and may negatively affect the speed of work.

Fees

If managed smartly and outsourced, your PHP-based project can cost between $5,000 and $200,000 with additional monthly expenses for maintenance and, if necessary, upgrading. It will be an extra amount of money starting from hundreds of dollars per month and reaching $4,000 to $5,000 on average. You should also consider an additional budget for promotion – $1,000 per month and up. However, this only works if you have done everything wisely, otherwise the costs can be two, three or four times higher than that. So be careful choosing the team for your project and consider what exactly you need from the product. In SapientPro we specialize in php development and can carry out any project – simple or complex, we will do it quickly and at a reasonable price. Contact us to discuss your project, you will be more than satisfied with our partnership!