Arcanys is a fit if
You're ready to build a dedicated team of two or more developers for at least a year, and you want a partner that chooses its projects with care and keeps the same team with you for the long haul.
Alternatives
Arcanys alternative: start with one senior engineer
Arca.ph places senior engineers from the Philippines and Asia with US companies, from $35/hr all-in, month-to-month with no minimum term. You can start with one engineer and add more as the work proves out. Arcanys is built for dedicated teams of two or more developers, ready to commit to 12 months or more, and it's clear about that.
Side by side
Two good models, built for different starts.
Arca
Arcanys
Model
Arca
Full-time senior engineers placed on your team, one or several
Arcanys
Dedicated developer teams, or full software outsourcing
Smallest start
Arca
One senior engineer
Arcanys
Two full-time developers
Commitment
Arca
Month-to-month, no minimum term, no notice period
Arcanys
12-month minimum
Technical guidance
Arca
Included: our leadership and senior developers advise on your stack and technical decisions
Arcanys
Offered as a role, such as a fractional CTO, or within full outsourcing
Team shape
Arca
Full-time senior engineers only, working inside your team
Arcanys
Full-time developers, with optional part-time testing and project management
Rate
Arca
From $35/hr, all-in, senior only
Arcanys
Set per team, after a call with a founder
Where
Arca
The Philippines and elsewhere in Asia, on your full US business day
Arcanys
The Philippines, from Cebu
Arca.ph is a fit if
You want to start with one senior engineer, even on a shorter project, keep the engagement month to month, and have a second opinion on your stack and technical decisions whenever you need one, included in the rate.
How it works
Start with one engineer. Keep what works.
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Start with one
Bring one role, even for a shorter project. You don't need a year-long plan or a full team to begin.
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See the work
Your engineer works in your codebase, in your standups, on your US hours. You judge them by what they ship.
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Keep or change
If it isn't solving the problem, we bring you a different engineer. If the work isn't there anymore, the engagement ends, with no minimum term or notice period.
Arca.ph is run by engineers. Our leadership has taken companies from seed to exit, including an acquisition by Workday, so they know what it takes on the technical side to grow a product. Senior engineers are vetted by people who have done the job.
That experience is part of the rate: our leadership and senior developers give you a second opinion on your stack and technical decisions whenever you need one.
Arcanys vs Arca.ph, answered.
Is Arca.ph an alternative to Arcanys?
Yes, if you want to start smaller. Arca.ph places full-time senior engineers one at a time, month-to-month, from $35/hr all-in. Arcanys builds dedicated teams of two or more full-time developers on 12-month terms.
What is the minimum engagement with Arcanys?
Arcanys' team augmentation starts at two full-time developers for at least 12 months, and its software outsourcing also has a 12-month minimum. It doesn't take fixed-cost projects or engagements shorter than 12 months.
Can I hire just one developer with Arca.ph?
Yes. You can start with one full-time senior engineer and add more as the work grows. Every engineer Arca.ph places is senior, from $35/hr all-in.
Is there a minimum term or notice period with Arca.ph?
No. The engagement is month-to-month, with no minimum term, no notice period, and no recruiting or setup fee.
Does Arca.ph include technical guidance?
Yes, it is part of the rate. Our leadership has taken companies from seed to exit, including an acquisition by Workday. They and our experienced developers advise on your project, your tech stack, and technical decisions, whenever you want a second opinion.
What happens if the engineer is not the right fit?
We replace them. Replacements are unlimited for as long as you are a client.
Your teamArca
Book a call and bring one role.
If a dedicated long-term team is the better fit, we will tell you.