Fixed Cost vs Talent-as-a-Service: Which Option Is Right for You?

Let’s be honest: Hiring today isn’t what it used to be.

The Startup World moves at a breakneck speed. Budgets are tight. And teams are under pressure to build fast.

Especially with lean resources.

Every Founder or Hiring Manager eventually faces the same decision:

Do we hire in-house with a fixed salary, or do we opt for a more flexible model like Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS)?

 If you’ve been staring at spreadsheets. Trying to balance runway, product deadlines, and hiring plans, this article is for you ;) What Is Fixed Cost Hiring?

Fixed cost hiring is the traditional way. Post a job, recruit someone full-time, and pay them a salary every month.

You also commit to a lot of other things!

Employment benefits. Taxes. Onboarding time. Office setup (if not remote).

And let’s not forget sick leaves and the occasional “this person just isn’t the right fit” moment.

You know what you’re paying each month. But here’s the catch. You’re also paying during the months when product priorities shift. Or when your developer is blocked. Or even when your startup pivots and suddenly the stack changes entirely.

The Pros of Fixed Cost Hiring

 • Loyalty: People tend to feel more “invested” in your mission when they’re part of the core team.

 • Continuity: They’re there day in, day out. They build domain knowledge.

 • Culture: You get to shape your internal culture with stable, long-term teammates.

The Cons of Fixed Cost Hiring

 • High Overhead: Salaries, benefits, infrastructure.

 • Inflexibility: You can’t easily ramp up or down.

 • Time to Hire: Traditional hiring cycles can stretch for months.

 • Risk: One bad hire can cost a startup dearly. Not just financially, but emotionally and operationally.

What Is Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS)?

TaaS is like Netflix for talent. Instead of buying a DVD (full-time hire), you subscribe to what you need, when you need it.

 You get vetted developers, project-based specialists, or ongoing contributors. Without locking yourself into permanent contracts. For REAL!

At Remiqo, this model isn’t just about outsourcing. It’s about partnering with growing startups, understanding your pain points. And matching you with experienced Tech Talent from Asia, especially India.

Talent that can jump in fast and start delivering from Day 1.

Why Startups Are Moving to TaaS

Because reality hits hard. You don’t always need someone 12 months a year. Sometimes, what you need is:

 • 3 months to ship an MVP

 • 1 backend dev to help with a crunch

 • A mobile developer for a specific sprint

 • Help with integration or QA just before demo day

That’s where TaaS shines.

The Perks of TaaS

 • Cost-Effective: You’re paying for outcomes, not idle time.

 • Speed: Onboard in days, not months.

 • Flexibility: Scale up, scale down, pause—without drama.

 • Reduced Risk: No long-term commitment unless you want it.

Of course, the key is choosing a platform or partner that doesn’t just throw random freelancers at you.

That’s not what we do at Remiqo. We curate talent, and we stay involved. So you don’t have to chase devs or manage admin chaos.

Fixed Cost vs TaaS - Build Faster With Remiqo

When TaaS Wins

Now let’s talk about real life.

You’re a startup with 18 months of runway. You just closed pre-seed. The investor wants traction. The demo day is in 10 weeks. You need:

 • React Native devs.

 • Backend Node.js engineers.

 • Maybe some QA help.

 • But no time to recruit, relocate, or overpay.

This is the moment TaaS becomes your best friend.

And no, it doesn’t mean you’re cutting corners.

 You’re buying speed, precision, and flexibility.

How Much Can You Save?

Here’s a hard pill: a mid-level full-time developer in Germany or France costs €65K–€80K/year + benefits.

With Remiqo’s model, you can onboard an experienced Indian developer at 50–60% of that cost. With no compromise on quality.

And we’re not talking junior profiles. We vet for technical skills, soft skills, and work culture alignment. You get someone who shows up, communicates clearly, and hits the ground running.

TaaS Isn’t Just for Startups

Even scale-ups and mid-size companies are moving toward TaaS.

Why?

 • It removes the hiring bottleneck.

 • It allows product teams to stay agile.

 • It lets you tap into global talent without getting lost in compliance paperwork.

Final Thoughts

There’s no perfect answer. It depends on your stage, your team, your product, your cash flow.

But if you’re struggling to fill technical roles. Or feeling stuck in the hiring cycle. Or just want to explore a more modern approach to building software.

Talent-as-a-Service might be the move you didn’t know you needed.

At Remiqo, we’re not here to sell seats. We’re here to solve problems.

Want to talk about what’s right for your company?

👉 Let’s schedule a call