Why not just hire someone else?
An honest comparison. Pick the option that fits.
| Freelancer | Big consultancy | Software vendor | Concrete Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Low | High, often with large minimums | Licence fee | Fixed, published ranges |
| Knows your regulator | Rarely | Usually | Sometimes | Always, it's all we do |
| Compliance documents | Usually not | Yes, extra cost | Usually not | Included in every build |
| Works on your data and systems | Yes | Yes | Often limited to their product | Yes |
| Stays to make it work | Often leaves after delivery | Hands over to your team | Support only | Until your team can run it |