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Scrums.com vs. Buildfire

With adaptable solutions and engagement models, Scrums.com provides a strong alternative to conventional software development services, enabling you to accomplish your project goals efficiently and with confidence.

Comparing Buildfire as the Scrums.com alternative

Services offered

Specializes in creating both hybrid and native mobile applications. Their end-to-end services ensure that apps meet business needs.

Provides an easy-to-use mobile app builder that allows users to create mobile apps for iOS and Android quickly.

Projects delivered

Delivered over 1,200 projects.

Powers over 10,000 apps with its app maker.

Pricing

Provides a pricing model starting at $29 per hour for developer hire. This pricing includes no upfront fees or hidden costs.

Offers professional service plans starting at $5,000, with an app development plan ranging from $100/pm for an MVP to $499/pm for a standard app.

Type of projects

Builds both hybrid and native mobile applications, providing businesses with the flexibility to choose the best approach based on their specific needs.

Focuses on hybrid apps, which are built using native components but unified through frameworks like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to work across both iOS and Android platforms.

Number of requests

Offers flexible scaling options, allowing clients to adjust resources and projects as needed. Hours can roll over into the next month, making it easy to manage requests.

Upgrades clients to a plan that accommodates their needs based on usage. Their subscriptions are available on either quarterly or annual terms, with discounts for choosing the latter.

Talent

Operates a larger team, with over 250 professionals, including engineers, designers, and developers.

Operates with a team of roughly 30 people, focusing on maintaining and improving their app builder platform.

Project turnaround time

Simple projects averaging 2-4 months

Intermediate projects averaging 4–8 months

Complex projects ranging from 8-12 months.

*these are informed estimates, there are factors which may affect development timelines

Claims a 33% productivity boost with GenAI. This increased productivity could result in some projects being completed slightly faster.

Comparing Buildfire as the Scrums.com alternative

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Services offered

Specializes in creating both hybrid and native mobile applications. Their end-to-end services ensure that apps meet business needs.

Provides an easy-to-use mobile app builder that allows users to create mobile apps for iOS and Android quickly.

Projects delivered

Delivered over 1,200 projects.

Powers over 10,000 apps with its app maker.

Pricing

Provides a pricing model starting at $29 per hour for developer hire. This pricing includes no upfront fees or hidden costs.

Offers professional service plans starting at $5,000, with an app development plan ranging from $100/pm for an MVP to $499/pm for a standard app.

Type of projects

Builds both hybrid and native mobile applications, providing businesses with the flexibility to choose the best approach based on their specific needs.

Focuses on hybrid apps, which are built using native components but unified through frameworks like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to work across both iOS and Android platforms.

Number of requests

Offers flexible scaling options, allowing clients to adjust resources and projects as needed. Hours can roll over into the next month, making it easy to manage requests.

Upgrades clients to a plan that accommodates their needs based on usage. Their subscriptions are available on either quarterly or annual terms, with discounts for choosing the latter.

Talent

Operates a larger team, with over 250 professionals, including engineers, designers, and developers.

Operates with a team of roughly 30 people, focusing on maintaining and improving their app builder platform.

Project turnaround time

Simple projects averaging 2-4 months

Intermediate projects averaging 4–8 months

Complex projects ranging from 8-12 months.

*these are informed estimates, there are factors which may affect development timelines

Claims a 33% productivity boost with GenAI. This increased productivity could result in some projects being completed slightly faster.

Access a Global Talent Pool for Scalable Solutions

Scrums.com taps into a vast global network of over 8,500 professionals, primarily sourced from Africa’s leading tech talent. This approach provides businesses with access to a wide range of expertise in areas like software development, mobile app creation, and generative AI (GenAI) solutions. By utilizing this diverse and highly skilled workforce, Scrums.com enables companies to scale their teams and software development projects efficiently, avoiding the high costs and limitations typical of traditional agencies.

Partnering with Scrums.com gives you access to top-tier talent that propels your projects forward with both innovation and efficiency, all while keeping a strong focus on cost-effectiveness and quality.

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Staff Augmentation That Outperforms Traditional Recruitment

Scrums.com’s staff augmentation services are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing team, offering scalable software development solutions without the long timelines and costs often associated with traditional recruitment agencies. Unlike conventional recruitment models, Scrums.com provides a dedicated team of experts who align fully with your project goals from the outset.

Whether you need to quickly expand your development capabilities or require specialized skills for a critical project, Scrums.com ensures you have the right talent at the right time, without the overhead of full-time hires or the challenges of managing a roster of freelancers.

A Collaborative Technology Partner, Beyond Just a Service Provider

At Scrums.com, collaboration is at the core of our approach. Partnering with us means more than just hiring a service provider—you gain a dedicated technology partner who truly understands your business needs. Our team works closely with you to understand your unique requirements and deliver tailored software development solutions that align with your strategic objectives.

From project managers to software engineers and AI specialists, our experts are fully embedded in your project, ensuring every detail is executed to the highest standards. This approach reduces the need for repeated onboarding and guarantees that the solutions we provide are both effective and cost-efficient.

Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Fees

Scrums.com offers a clear and predictable pricing model, eliminating the need for constant budgeting adjustments or unexpected costs. Our pricing begins at $29 per hour for developer hire, with no upfront fees or hidden charges. Unlike other providers who may impose hefty commissions or change rates based on project complexity, Scrums.com ensures you know exactly what you’ll be paying from the outset.

This transparency allows you to plan your budget confidently, knowing that you’re receiving high-quality, scalable software development solutions without the added administrative burden or financial surprises.

Reliability

95%

User stories into production

Happy customers

82

Net Promoter Score (NPS)

COnsistent Delivery

1,200+

Successful projects

Work with experts

13

Years of specialisation

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