Nearshore vs Offshore vs Onshore: Staff Augmentation Explained by Softon
Companies worldwide are turning to AI staff augmentation to scale faster and smarter. But choosing the right model — nearshore, offshore, or onshore — can make a big difference in delivery, cost, and team synergy. At Softon, we go beyond sourcing talent: we help you build resilient, efficient global teams.
Nearshore vs Offshore vs Onshore: Key Differences
Each AI staff augmentation model offers distinct advantages based on time zone, budget, and operational agility. Here’s how they compare:
| CLIENT LOCATION | ONSHORE (LOCAL) |
NEARSHORE (TZ-ALIGNED) |
OFFSHORE (COST OPTIMIZED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA/Canada | US/CA (70–95/hr) | LATAM (35–55/hr) 4–6h overlap |
Asia (25–40/hr) Minimal overlap |
| UK/Europe | UK/Europe-based (75–105/hr) | Eastern Europe (40–60/hr) 2–4h overlap |
Asia (25–40/hr) Overnight work |
| LATAM | LATAM-based (30–50/hr) | Other LATAM (25–45/hr) Full overlap |
Asia (20–35/hr) 12h offset |
| Middle East (Dubai) | UAE-based (60–90/hr) | Egypt/Pakistan (25–45/hr) 1–3h overlap |
LATAM (35–55/hr) Asia (20–35/hr) |
| Australia | AU-Based (80–110/hr) | PH/India (30–45/hr) 2–6h overlap |
LATAM (35–55/hr) Reverse shift |
Why Choose Softon for AI Staff Augmentation?
Softon provides expert engineering talent backed by AI-driven vetting and human insight. We help tech leaders build dynamic teams that deliver — without the delays of traditional hiring. Whether nearshore or offshore, we align with your product vision and integrate seamlessly into your workflows.
Contact Softon today and start building your AI-augmented development team globally.
