The UK alternative to offshore software development
Thinking of outsourcing to India or Eastern Europe to save money? We're a UK software engineering company that gets close to offshore prices by building with AI, while senior UK engineers sign off every release.
Why businesses look offshore
The reason is almost always cost. UK agency day rates are high, and offshore teams can quote far less per hour. For the right project with strong in-house management, that can work well.
But the hourly rate is only part of the story. Specification, project management, time-zone gaps, rework and handover all add to the bill.
How we get close to offshore prices
We keep costs down by changing how software is built, not by paying people less. AI drafts the code, tests and documentation from a specification we agree with you. Senior engineers then review, harden and sign off every release before it reaches your users.
You get a fixed quote, a UK contract, UK working hours and software you own outright, with payment plans to spread the cost.
UK, offshore and nearshore compared
| UK agency | Offshore (e.g. India) | Nearshore (e.g. Poland) | Let's Build Software | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How cost is kept down | Standard UK rates | Lower day rates | Lower day rates | AI-accelerated delivery |
| Working-hours overlap with the UK | Full | Partial | Most of the day | Full |
| Contract | UK law | Often overseas | Often overseas | UK law |
| Personal data | Usually UK | Transfer safeguards may be needed | Usually covered by UK adequacy rules | UK hosting or your own cloud |
| Release sign-off | Varies | Varies | Varies | Senior engineer, every release |
When offshore may still suit you
- You have an experienced in-house product owner with time to manage a remote team
- The work is long-running and large enough to justify a dedicated team
- Overlapping working hours matter less to you
If that isn't you, talk to us first. We'll tell you honestly which route makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
How do your prices compare with offshore developers?
Often surprisingly close. We save through AI rather than lower wages, so once management time and rework are factored in, our fixed quotes for most business software sit near offshore prices.
Where is my data hosted?
In UK data centres, or in your own cloud tenancy if you prefer.
Who owns the code?
You do, outright, with no per-seat licence fees.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes. Payment plans can be arranged directly.
Tell us what you'd build
A senior software engineer reads every enquiry and replies within two working days with an honest view of cost and timeline. Payment plans are available.
Last updated 19 October 2026.