7 Risks When Hiring Freelance Developers

Andy Charters
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August 23, 2023
IT Outsourcing

Remote work has dramatically changed the workplace as more and more people are now opting to work at home or off-site. In fact, by 2020, it’s expected that 40% of the US workforce will be comprised of freelancers, or more technically known as “independent contractors”, according to a study by software company Intuit.

For employers, hiring freelancers allows them to hire short-term (ex. per project or per task), and to cut on company benefits (ex. social security, medical insurance, etc.), which significantly reduces their overall costs.

These practices are especially common in the tech industry since hiring in-house developers are more costly compared to hiring freelance developers. Tech companies can save on costs further if they hire from countries with low developer rates. By hiring freelance developers, they can get a decent quality of work for a fair price.

Tapping on the IT freelancing industry has attractive benefits for companies in terms of cost and flexibility. However, in order to make sound business decisions, the benefits must always be weighed with its impending risks first. Especially when done without thorough research and caution, hiring freelance developers can pose risks that outweigh the benefits.

To help you decide whether hiring freelancers is better for your business, here are seven risks you can encounter when hiring freelance developers.

Low-Quality Output

While it’s true that hiring freelance developers can guarantee you low prices, it can’t, however, assure you good quality output. Unfortunately, some freelancers or freelance agencies emphasise on the cost advantage they offer and try to lure clients with their cheap rates just to book projects. Because of this, some clients think that they can build quality software despite the low rate offers, which is not the case.

Remember: You will get what you pay for.

There’s always a limit as to how low you can go in order to produce decent software.

However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t find reliable freelance developers because their rates are relatively low. The best way to avoid ‘getting tricked’ is to compare the average freelance rate with the rates of freelance developers and IT freelancing agencies.

In addition, do inquire and research about their rates. Know why this certain developer or freelance agency has the lowest rate among those you’ve scouted. Find out whether they might be cutting down on some services you might actually need.

To find top freelance developers, don’t just look at the cost.

If you’re thinking how much it would cost to hire mobile app developers, here’s a must-read to give you a quick overview.

Missed Project Delivery

Since freelance developers usually accept multiple projects or work on many tasks at the same time, it’s quite possible that your freelance developer will miss a deadline. If another project requires more time and attention to complete or offers a higher rate, it’s only natural that the freelance developer will prioritise that project over yours.

If they do produce results at the nick of time, it may not be as good as you would expect (as previously discussed).

But don’t be surprised that they take on multiple jobs at a time. That’s the nature of their contract and their industry. If you’re thinking of hiring freelance developers, you should take into consideration the level of commitment they can provide before deciding on their deadline.

Speaking of commitment, this brings us to the next risk involved in hiring freelance developers.

Lacks Commitment

In general, freelancers are not dedicated to projects, and most especially to your company. And this is the biggest disadvantage when hiring freelance developers.

Since freelance developers are only hired on a per project or per task basis (sometimes multiple jobs at the same time), they also find it difficult to invest their time, understanding, and effort to those that temporarily employ their skills.

You also can’t expect a freelancer to give the level of effort an in-house developer would give because:

1) they’re only employed for a short time and for a specific task, and

2) they don’t receive the same salary and benefits as your regular employees.

Freelancers are great for sudden short-term tasks or projects, but in a lot of instances these freelancers end up not being able to finish the project too. In fact, it’s quite possible to have different freelancers work on a single project due to availability issues. This is why some companies hire a group of freelance developers so that there’s always someone available to do the task.

If you’re looking for a long-term commitment, you might be better off looking for other hiring options.

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Prone to Miscommunication

Miscommunication can happen in any team, but when working with freelancers, especially those who work remotely, information and instructions are more likely to be misunderstood. Miscommunication issues happen between the client and the freelance developer due to a number of reasons. These include:

  • Lack of project details given to the freelancer
  • Lack of communication and collaboration from one or both sides
  • Unclear timeline
  • Little to no description of expected output from one or both sides

These and many other factors can contribute to poor communication as well as a poor overall experience and result for both sides.

Moreover, clients hiring freelance developers offshore can also have difficulty due to the language barrier. As such, it is a prerequisite for freelancers to speak and write in a common language (such as English) to ensure effective communication on both sides. For clients, it is best to look for freelancers with a strong level of professional working proficiency so both sides can work together seamlessly.

In addition, clients must also take the time and effort to know more about their freelance developer’s cultural background in order to learn about verbal and nonverbal cues that may get lost in translation between the two cultures.

Regardless of whether you’re working with your in-house team or freelancers, it’s always best to practice strong communication and collaboration within the team for a smoother workflow.

Related Article: 7 Ways to Effectively Manage Your Remote Team

Incomplete Setup

Part of the reason why you’re paying for lower rates is that your freelancer most likely has an incomplete hardware or software available. In most cases, freelance developers would have one computer, an internet connection, and all the development and design software installed in one system.

Since these remote workers don’t usually own or have access to robust equipment and servers, virus protection, power backup systems, and multiple operating systems among other equipment and software available for in-house developers, your files could definitely be at risk of loss or leakage.

If you ever find a freelance developer with these resources, you will most likely pay more in order to ‘use’ these pieces of equipment and software.

Issues with Scalability

If you’re developing a website and you’re thinking of freelancing a couple of web pages, you might want to reconsider hiring a freelance web developer.

For larger projects, it’s better for businesses to hire in-house web developers or to hire from a web development company. Hiring in-house developers will let you have dedicated developers working on the project although their rates are higher compared to freelancers.

On the other hand, a web development company can provide you with web developers from their talent pool, but you might not have the same developers working on your project, which could, later on, spell miscommunication and inconsistency in quality.

Both options present their pros and cons, so it’s best to carefully discern which hiring strategy is best for your project.

Confidentiality and Security Issues

As previously mentioned, your files and information are prone to misuse, theft, loss or leakage due to the lack of security in the software and equipment of freelance developers.

It is a different story in a software development company, where developers are bound by company rules and regulations and cybersecurity laws. In case a developer leaks a product or uses a code for personal profit, the business can take legal action and assign the pending task to another developer.

Since freelancers are technically not under your company, it is best to let them sign a non-disclosure agreement to further protect your data, especially in the event that a breach of privacy was made.

Is there a better option?

Now that you’ve read all these possible risks that you will face, you’re probably thinking twice about hiring freelance developers.

As mentioned before, finding good freelancers is possible, but only if you do thorough research and background check. That way you can ensure that you are getting your money’s worth—quality, security, and all.

However, if you’re looking for other options, hiring offshore developers may be a better choice.

A common strategic alternative for countless tech startups and enterprises, offshoring allows businesses to hire skilled and dedicated developers to work on projects depending on how long they need them. Unlike hiring freelancers, you have an IT offshore partner providing you with the necessary equipment, security, and quality without the heavy costs.

Due to the large professional talent pool available, flexibility, security, and reduced costs, offshoring is an ideal business strategy for any business or project size.

However, same as finding good freelancers, the key to good outsourcing is finding the right IT offshore partner. When making any hiring decision, it is always best to thoroughly research on your potential team members or partners to fully assess whether it’s worth investing in them.

To learn more about why you should outsource, here’s a recommended read: These are the reasons why you should outsource.

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7 Risks When Hiring Freelance Developers

February 16, 2024

Remote work has dramatically changed the workplace as more and more people are now opting to work at home or off-site. In fact, by 2020, it’s expected that 40% of the US workforce will be comprised of freelancers, or more technically known as “independent contractors”, according to a study by software company Intuit.

For employers, hiring freelancers allows them to hire short-term (ex. per project or per task), and to cut on company benefits (ex. social security, medical insurance, etc.), which significantly reduces their overall costs.

These practices are especially common in the tech industry since hiring in-house developers are more costly compared to hiring freelance developers. Tech companies can save on costs further if they hire from countries with low developer rates. By hiring freelance developers, they can get a decent quality of work for a fair price.

Tapping on the IT freelancing industry has attractive benefits for companies in terms of cost and flexibility. However, in order to make sound business decisions, the benefits must always be weighed with its impending risks first. Especially when done without thorough research and caution, hiring freelance developers can pose risks that outweigh the benefits.

To help you decide whether hiring freelancers is better for your business, here are seven risks you can encounter when hiring freelance developers.

Low-Quality Output

While it’s true that hiring freelance developers can guarantee you low prices, it can’t, however, assure you good quality output. Unfortunately, some freelancers or freelance agencies emphasise on the cost advantage they offer and try to lure clients with their cheap rates just to book projects. Because of this, some clients think that they can build quality software despite the low rate offers, which is not the case.

Remember: You will get what you pay for.

There’s always a limit as to how low you can go in order to produce decent software.

However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t find reliable freelance developers because their rates are relatively low. The best way to avoid ‘getting tricked’ is to compare the average freelance rate with the rates of freelance developers and IT freelancing agencies.

In addition, do inquire and research about their rates. Know why this certain developer or freelance agency has the lowest rate among those you’ve scouted. Find out whether they might be cutting down on some services you might actually need.

To find top freelance developers, don’t just look at the cost.

If you’re thinking how much it would cost to hire mobile app developers, here’s a must-read to give you a quick overview.

Missed Project Delivery

Since freelance developers usually accept multiple projects or work on many tasks at the same time, it’s quite possible that your freelance developer will miss a deadline. If another project requires more time and attention to complete or offers a higher rate, it’s only natural that the freelance developer will prioritise that project over yours.

If they do produce results at the nick of time, it may not be as good as you would expect (as previously discussed).

But don’t be surprised that they take on multiple jobs at a time. That’s the nature of their contract and their industry. If you’re thinking of hiring freelance developers, you should take into consideration the level of commitment they can provide before deciding on their deadline.

Speaking of commitment, this brings us to the next risk involved in hiring freelance developers.

Lacks Commitment

In general, freelancers are not dedicated to projects, and most especially to your company. And this is the biggest disadvantage when hiring freelance developers.

Since freelance developers are only hired on a per project or per task basis (sometimes multiple jobs at the same time), they also find it difficult to invest their time, understanding, and effort to those that temporarily employ their skills.

You also can’t expect a freelancer to give the level of effort an in-house developer would give because:

1) they’re only employed for a short time and for a specific task, and

2) they don’t receive the same salary and benefits as your regular employees.

Freelancers are great for sudden short-term tasks or projects, but in a lot of instances these freelancers end up not being able to finish the project too. In fact, it’s quite possible to have different freelancers work on a single project due to availability issues. This is why some companies hire a group of freelance developers so that there’s always someone available to do the task.

If you’re looking for a long-term commitment, you might be better off looking for other hiring options.

Related Article: 11 Great Practices to Help You Hire Software Developers

Prone to Miscommunication

Miscommunication can happen in any team, but when working with freelancers, especially those who work remotely, information and instructions are more likely to be misunderstood. Miscommunication issues happen between the client and the freelance developer due to a number of reasons. These include:

  • Lack of project details given to the freelancer
  • Lack of communication and collaboration from one or both sides
  • Unclear timeline
  • Little to no description of expected output from one or both sides

These and many other factors can contribute to poor communication as well as a poor overall experience and result for both sides.

Moreover, clients hiring freelance developers offshore can also have difficulty due to the language barrier. As such, it is a prerequisite for freelancers to speak and write in a common language (such as English) to ensure effective communication on both sides. For clients, it is best to look for freelancers with a strong level of professional working proficiency so both sides can work together seamlessly.

In addition, clients must also take the time and effort to know more about their freelance developer’s cultural background in order to learn about verbal and nonverbal cues that may get lost in translation between the two cultures.

Regardless of whether you’re working with your in-house team or freelancers, it’s always best to practice strong communication and collaboration within the team for a smoother workflow.

Related Article: 7 Ways to Effectively Manage Your Remote Team

Incomplete Setup

Part of the reason why you’re paying for lower rates is that your freelancer most likely has an incomplete hardware or software available. In most cases, freelance developers would have one computer, an internet connection, and all the development and design software installed in one system.

Since these remote workers don’t usually own or have access to robust equipment and servers, virus protection, power backup systems, and multiple operating systems among other equipment and software available for in-house developers, your files could definitely be at risk of loss or leakage.

If you ever find a freelance developer with these resources, you will most likely pay more in order to ‘use’ these pieces of equipment and software.

Issues with Scalability

If you’re developing a website and you’re thinking of freelancing a couple of web pages, you might want to reconsider hiring a freelance web developer.

For larger projects, it’s better for businesses to hire in-house web developers or to hire from a web development company. Hiring in-house developers will let you have dedicated developers working on the project although their rates are higher compared to freelancers.

On the other hand, a web development company can provide you with web developers from their talent pool, but you might not have the same developers working on your project, which could, later on, spell miscommunication and inconsistency in quality.

Both options present their pros and cons, so it’s best to carefully discern which hiring strategy is best for your project.

Confidentiality and Security Issues

As previously mentioned, your files and information are prone to misuse, theft, loss or leakage due to the lack of security in the software and equipment of freelance developers.

It is a different story in a software development company, where developers are bound by company rules and regulations and cybersecurity laws. In case a developer leaks a product or uses a code for personal profit, the business can take legal action and assign the pending task to another developer.

Since freelancers are technically not under your company, it is best to let them sign a non-disclosure agreement to further protect your data, especially in the event that a breach of privacy was made.

Is there a better option?

Now that you’ve read all these possible risks that you will face, you’re probably thinking twice about hiring freelance developers.

As mentioned before, finding good freelancers is possible, but only if you do thorough research and background check. That way you can ensure that you are getting your money’s worth—quality, security, and all.

However, if you’re looking for other options, hiring offshore developers may be a better choice.

A common strategic alternative for countless tech startups and enterprises, offshoring allows businesses to hire skilled and dedicated developers to work on projects depending on how long they need them. Unlike hiring freelancers, you have an IT offshore partner providing you with the necessary equipment, security, and quality without the heavy costs.

Due to the large professional talent pool available, flexibility, security, and reduced costs, offshoring is an ideal business strategy for any business or project size.

However, same as finding good freelancers, the key to good outsourcing is finding the right IT offshore partner. When making any hiring decision, it is always best to thoroughly research on your potential team members or partners to fully assess whether it’s worth investing in them.

To learn more about why you should outsource, here’s a recommended read: These are the reasons why you should outsource.

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