Nearshore Outsourcing Benefits

The nearshore outsourcing benefits when seeking experts in software development are:

1. Affordable prices. No hidden costs.

In-house hiring is more expensive than hiring a dedicated software development team or augmenting your existing one.

Bypass the costs of hiring, health insurance, equipment, amenities and other expenses. Croatia has competitive prices when it comes to hiring software developers.

2. The software solution that you actually need.

All the features will be done per your request. No unnecessary or missing ones.

Our experts have years of experience designing, developing, testing and deploying software across many industries. We use a wide array of technologies. We also offer business analysts, devops engineers and product owners for hire, if your project requires their expertise.

3. Time zone and communication.

Being able to communicate clearly during your and our working hours is of great importance.

That’s why, if you are in the United Kingdom or European Union, the CET time zone (Central European Time) makes Croatia the ideal destination for nearshore outsourcing. Close and affordable.

All our team members speak fluent English, as well as write all the reports, software documentation and other relevant documents in it.

4. Teams that are flexible and scalable.

You can expand or reduce your dedicated or augmented team according to your needs. This is just one of the advantages compared to in-house employees. The flexibility that we offer enables you to respond more quickly to your project requirements.

Is It Worth To Invest In Nearshore Outsourcing?

Yes, absolutely. The data speaks for itself:

Nearshoring in the UK

A UK government report found that there is a significant lack of skilled labor when it comes to data skills. Almost half of surveyed businesses (48%) are recruiting for roles that require the aforementioned skills, but under half (46%) have struggled to recruit for these roles. 68% reported a lack of advanced digital skills.

The need for skilled IT and tech labour is only going to increase:

Source: Mordor Intelligence

Nearshoring in Germany

The nearshoring trend is growing with each passing year. In 2019, 77% of German enterprises nearshored their software development in Europe. The 2024 German IT Sourcing Study shows that nearshore outsourcing is expected to grow significantly, with 44% of organisations planning to increase this outsourcing model. The benefits of cost-effectiveness, available talent pool and proximity are clear.

Nearshoring growth in Germany. Source: Whitelane.com

Nearshoring in Switzerland

Switzerland’s software development market size is forecast to reach $15219 Million by 2030. The Swiss software industry study shows that near a third (30.6%) of respondents indicated that they are likely to outsource to nearshore providers – either to hire personnel or engage contractors.

IT and software nearshoring trends in Switzerland. Source: iwi.unibe.ch

Nearshore Software Development in Croatia

Why choose Croatia? What are the benefits for your software development needs?

Croatia has a great talent pool of engineers

Croatian engineers invented:

• The pen,


• The water cannon,


• The zeppelin,


• The torpedo,


• The world’s first electric sports car,


• Pay-by-phone parking and more.

Here are just some of the global brands Q agency’s engineers and designers worked for:

Cost-effectiveness

Western European and UK companies nearshoring to Croatia can save up to 50% compared to hiring on-site. These cost reductions are possible because the cost of living in Croatia is lower. Croatian employees in the IT and software development sector earn more than those working for local clients. This benefits us both.

Cultural fit and communication

Croatians live a western lifestyle and are used to working with people from all around the world. This is mostly because Croatia has been a top tourist destination for years. This is why we ensure seamless integration with your company’s culture and workflow.

Croatia is the #5 country in the world with very high proficiency English skills, and the only one in Central and Southeast Europe.

Quality is guaranteed

We are certified for:

• Quality – ISO 9001:2015


• Security – ISO 27001:2022


• Privacy – ISO 27701:2019

Q agency has been awarded as the number 1 employer for 3 consecutive years in Croatia.

If you face a shortage of IT professionals like software developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, business analysts or project managers, nearshoring with remote teams is an excellent solution. The benefits are clear. Last, but not least, we organise discovery workshops and would love to visit you at your headquarters or invite you to Zagreb, whichever is the best for you.

Contact us today to discuss your nearshoring needs: