Frequently Asked Questions

In simple terms, outstaffing is like hiring a dedicated specialist or team to work with you, while outsourcing means delegating a business function or process to an external company or team.

In the IT industry, the difference looks like this:

With outstaffing, an external software developer joins your team to, for example, automate business processes within your company. They work a fixed number of hours alongside your in-house employees, report to your management, and become part of your day-to-day workflow. Just like your full-time staff, you pay for their time and expertise.

With outsourcing, you hire an IT company to handle the automation project. The vendor works independently without using your internal resources. You don't need to manage how the work is done—you simply pay for the agreed-upon result.

Still not sure about the difference? Read more about these two engagement models here.