A company that hires an onshore developer actually hires a company and / or team that works in the same country. The main advantage of outsourcing services at the national level is communication. Better accessibility at a higher cost. The fact of speaking the same language favors understanding between the parties. In addition, it will be easier for the supplier to integrate into the customer's work routines.


This is generally the most successful option in organizations with more stringent legal requirements. The regulations for the protection of intellectual property vary depending on the country.


The onshore option also includes variations in itself, since you can choose an onsite or offsite model. In the first case, the employee or subcontracted team works in the client's own premises. In this way, the contractor must prepare a space in his office that will be accompanied by other general expenses such as technical support or work material.

Then, we have offshore suppliers. Whether it's thanks to the advancement of technology for developers working remotely or the great need for high-quality software development, the offshore trend is increasing in recent years.

Offshoring is used as a synonym for offshoring. It means prioritizing cost reduction, opting for companies located in more economically affordable regions. These companies are usually located in more distant countries located in Africa or Asia.

The language barrier is a factor that can slow down the pace of work of the company. Additionally, cultural mismatch can damage team relationships if you don't work to avoid it. The time difference is another decisive factor that can hinder your work flow.

Then, something in the middle would be nearshore, which is probably the most popular software outsourcing option today. The main reason: it combines the best of offshore and onshore.
Also known as in-between choice, it represents the association with a foreign company located in a nearby country (same or similar time zone).

Finding a nearshore team allows you to broaden your horizon of possibilities, making it easier to find well-qualified teams. In addition, it supposes a reduction of costs in comparison with a national supplier.

Which nearshore software developers might American companies hire?

Zircon.Tech (view) is a great option when it comes to hire nearshore companies, as it is a company that has an office in New York City, and therefore understands the American market, and it also has other offices in Latin America (Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Santiago), which allows them to offer excellent services at lower costs.

Another company that can be hired as a nearshore developer is Gui, which means cloud in otomí language. The company is based in Tehuacán, Mexico, and they develop customized software solutions that add value to their clients throughout Mexico and in the United States, among other parts of the world as well.

Its vision is that any micro, small and medium-sized company can have access to information technologies that help them meet their needs, grow and innovate. In this company, the founders personally collaborate with the clients, quickly adapting to their needs, and also because they meet their commitments on the estimated cost and time. The company develops software solutions based on the needs of your micro, small and medium-sized business.

They deliver software accessible from anywhere, with security in the exchange of information, customizable to your needs, easy to use, scalable, with cutting-edge technology and with very high quality. Also, they offer a variety of cloud solutions, they build your website and any other application you need to grow your business, they create the app you need to connect with your customers from anywhere and at any time, and they make for you a custom application when the commercial software does not adapt well to your needs.

Last but not least, XOLOSOFT Software Group Development is a legally constituted company in Nicaragua formed by a group of young lovers of programming and technological challenges. With more than six years since its foundation, XOLOSOFT has specialized in providing custom programmed system solutions and implementing Open Source business management software such as Odoo Erp and OpenBravoPOS.

They currently have solutions for commercial sectors such as restaurants, bars, hotels, hairdressers, pharmacies, hardware stores and shops, among others. At XOLOSOFT they believe that SMEs in Nicaragua need to have an option according to their economic capabilities, which adapts 100% to business processes.