Adapter Labs vs Freelancers
Get the agility of freelancers with the reliability and capabilities of a full development team building intelligent web products. No more missed deadlines or disappearing developers.
Risk Assessment
High Risk
Solo Freelancer
No backup, single point of failure
Medium Risk
Freelance Team
Coordination challenges
Low Risk
Adapter Labs
Full team, guaranteed delivery
Feature Comparison
| Factor | Adapter Labs | Freelancers |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Guaranteed delivery, team backup | Single point of failure, availability issues |
| Skill Coverage | Full-stack team, all skills covered | Limited to individual expertise |
| Project Management | Professional PM included | Self-managed, often chaotic |
| Availability | Always available, team coverage | Part-time, timezone issues |
| Quality Assurance | Code reviews, automated testing, modern practices | Varies widely, often minimal |
| Scalability | Can scale team as needed | Limited by one person's capacity |
| Documentation | Professional docs standard | Often poor or missing |
| Long-term Support | Ongoing maintenance available | May disappear after project |
Reliability
Skill Coverage
Project Management
Availability
Quality Assurance
Scalability
Documentation
Long-term Support
Common Freelancer Problems We Solve
The Disappearing Act
Freelancer becomes unresponsive mid-project. We guarantee availability and communication.
No Quality Control
Code that "works" but is unmaintainable. We ensure clean, tested, documented code.
Missed Deadlines
"It'll be done next week" for months. We deliver on schedule or it's free.
Scope Creep
Constantly changing estimates. We provide clear scope and stick to our commitments.
No Support
Good luck fixing bugs after launch. We provide ongoing support and maintenance.
Zero Documentation
No idea how the code works. We deliver comprehensive documentation standard.
Value Delivered Comparison
Freelancer Reality
- •Project delays: 2-3x original timeline
- •Code quality issues requiring fixes
- •Missing features or incomplete delivery
- •No documentation or handoff process
- •Finding replacement when needed
Adapter Labs Delivery
- ✓On-time delivery with predictable timeline
- ✓Quality assured: Testing & code reviews
- ✓Complete delivery: All features included
- ✓Documentation: Always included
- ✓Support: 30-day warranty included