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Nearshore software development

Nearshore software development in Turkey, close to your team

Senior engineers in Istanbul who work your hours, speak your language and ship like an in-house team, for companies in the UK, Germany, the rest of Europe and the US.

Why build your software in Turkey?
What a nearshore team in Istanbul gives you:

  1. 01

    Up to eight shared business hours

    On GMT+3 all year, we share most of the working day with Central Europe and the UK, and US East Coast mornings. Questions get answered the same day.

  2. 02

    Senior engineers, not a bench of juniors

    Every project is led by experienced engineers who own the outcome, talk to you directly and write code you fully own.

  3. 03

    Fair, predictable rates

    Rates are typically lower than in Western Europe or the US, without trading off seniority, quality or communication.

  4. 04

    A short flight away

    Istanbul is a three to four hour flight from most European capitals, so kick-offs and workshops in person are easy to arrange.

  5. 05

    A way of working you know

    Teams work in English with agile practices, weekly demos and shared boards, so you always see where the project stands.

  6. 06

    Local contacts in London and Delaware

    Points of contact in the United Kingdom and the United States keep contracting and day-to-day coordination simple.

Nearshore, offshore or local hiring?

How a nearshore team in Turkey compares with the alternatives for a company in Europe.

Shared hours with Central Europe
Nearshore: TürkiyeUp to 8 hours
Offshore: South & Southeast Asia2 to 4 hours
Local hiringFull day
Communication
Nearshore: TürkiyeReal time, same day
Offshore: South & Southeast AsiaMostly asynchronous
Local hiringReal time
Cost
Nearshore: TürkiyeModerate
Offshore: South & Southeast AsiaLowest
Local hiringHighest
Travel from Europe
Nearshore: Türkiye3–4 hour flight
Offshore: South & Southeast Asia8–12 hour flight
Local hiringNone
Time to start
Nearshore: TürkiyeWeeks
Offshore: South & Southeast AsiaWeeks
Local hiringMonths of recruiting

How we deliver

A clear, repeatable process that keeps risk low and progress visible.

  1. 01

    Discover

    Workshops to understand your goals, users and constraints. We define scope, risks and success metrics.

  2. 02

    Design

    Architecture, UX and a delivery plan you can review before any production code is written.

  3. 03

    Build

    Two-week sprints with working software, demos and code reviews. You see progress every sprint.

  4. 04

    Launch

    Automated testing, staged roll-outs and monitoring for a calm, predictable go-live.

  5. 05

    Evolve

    Support, data-driven improvements and new features as your product and business grow.

Engagement models

Three ways to work with us. Choose one to start, and switch as your needs evolve.

01

Dedicated team

Your own cross-functional team, fully focused on your product.

Best for

Long-term products with an evolving roadmap.

  • Hand-picked engineers, designers and QA
  • You set priorities, we manage delivery
  • Scale the team up or down month by month
02

Fixed-scope project

Agreed scope, timeline and budget, delivered end to end.

Best for

Well-defined projects, MVPs and migrations.

  • Discovery phase to lock scope and risks
  • Milestone-based planning and billing
  • Warranty period after launch
03

Team extension

Senior specialists who plug into your existing team.

Best for

Closing skill gaps or accelerating a roadmap.

  • Engineers onboarded in weeks, not months
  • Working in your tools and processes
  • Flexible, month-to-month terms

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to outsource software development to Turkey?

It depends on the scope, the team size and the engagement model. Rates in Turkey are typically lower than in Western Europe or the US. After a short discovery call we send a written estimate: a fixed price for a defined scope, or a monthly rate for a dedicated team.

Which time zone do you work in?

Istanbul time, GMT+3 all year. That is one to two hours ahead of Central Europe, two to three hours ahead of the UK and seven to eight hours ahead of the US East Coast, so we share most of the European working day.

Who owns the code and the intellectual property?

You do. All code, designs and documentation we create for you are yours, and we are happy to sign an NDA before you share confidential details.

How quickly can a team start?

Usually within a few weeks of the first call. Our proposal names the team, the plan and a concrete start date, so you can plan around it.

Do you work with companies in Germany, the UK and the US?

Yes, that is who we build for. Our teams work in English, overlap with European business hours and have points of contact in London and Delaware.

What is the difference between nearshore and offshore development?

Nearshore means working with a team in a nearby time zone and culture; offshore means a team far away. Nearshore costs a little more than offshore, but gives you real-time collaboration, easier travel and fewer handovers.

Have a project in mind?

Tell us where you are and where you want to be. We'll get back to you with a clear next step within one business day.