How much does it cost to hire dedicated developers in India?

Monthly vs hourly comes down to how steady the work is. A monthly dedicated model gives you a developer's full-time focus and a predictable, budgetable cost — best for ongoing products and long roadmaps. Hourly suits short, variable, or occasional work where you'd rather pay only for time used and don't need someone reserved for you full-time.

Rates are driven by seniority (years and track record), the tech stack (niche or high-demand skills like certain cloud, AI, or mobile specialisms cost more), and whether you hire direct or through an agency. Agencies cost a bit more per head but absorb hiring, payroll, cover for leave, and can swap in different skills as your needs change.

To hire a dedicated team well: write down the scope and the skills you actually need, review real portfolios and code or project samples, agree on communication cadence and overlap hours if time zones differ, and start with a short paid trial before committing long term. Crucially, put IP and code ownership in the contract so everything built for you is yours — not locked to the vendor.