Sharp opinion, real numbers, no founder-mode platitudes. 14 years of operator scar tissue, written down for the next CTO/COO/CRO who's about to make my mistakes.
A 10-item checklist IT CXOs bring to a 30-minute discovery call so it ends with a written pod spec, a retainer number, and a ramp date. Not a follow-up email.
Andela places senior remote engineers from Africa, LatAm, and APAC; Devlyn deploys AI-augmented pods that ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on retainer pricing, replacement guarantees, and real outcomes.
Arc places vetted remote developers; Devlyn deploys AI-augmented engineering pods that ramp in 24 hours and ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on pricing, speed, and roadmap velocity.
BairesDev is a large LatAm staffing agency; Devlyn deploys AI-augmented engineering pods that ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on pricing, ramp speed, and roadmap ownership.
Codementor matches mentors and freelancers for hourly engagements at $40-180/hour. Devlyn deploys AI-augmented pods from $15/hour that ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on engagement model, AI velocity, and named outcomes.
Crossover places full-time remote engineers with productivity tracking; Devlyn deploys AI-augmented engineering pods that ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on cost, speed, and ownership.
Deel is global payroll and EOR, you find the engineer, Deel handles compliance. Devlyn deploys AI-augmented pods that ramp in 24 hours and own the roadmap. Honest 2026 comparison on engagement model, AI velocity, and named outcomes.
Distillery is a US-LatAm boutique nearshore agency at $80-150/hour. Devlyn deploys AI-augmented pods from $15/hour that ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on price, ramp, AI velocity, and named outcomes.
Fiverr is a fixed-fee gig marketplace; Devlyn deploys AI-augmented engineering pods that ramp in 24 hours and ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on scope, pricing, and roadmap velocity.
Freelancer.com runs bidding-war hourly marketplace at $5-50/hour. Devlyn deploys vetted AI-augmented pods from $15/hour that ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison on quality, AI velocity, and named outcomes.
Gigster delivers fixed-price scoped projects through an AI-managed talent network. Devlyn deploys AI-augmented pods from $2,500/month that own ongoing roadmaps. Honest 2026 comparison on engagement model, AI velocity, and named outcomes.
Gun.io is a US-vetted developer community for hourly contracts; Devlyn deploys AI-augmented engineering pods that ramp in 24 hours and ship 4x faster. Honest 2026 comparison.
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