Configure your team
Choose the role and the market you would hire in, then set how many engineers you need and how many months the engagement runs.
See how much you’ll save with an AI-augmented remote team
Compare the fully-loaded cost of in-house hiring vs AI-augmented remote talent. Numbers update live.
Configure your team
Estimates use a 1.5× salary loaded cost (benefits + equipment + management overhead), a 22% recruiter placement fee on in-house hires, and an AI-productivity multiplier on the remote team. Actuals vary by region and seniority.
Your estimated savings
$0
over 12 months
In-house
$0
incl. $0 recruiter fee
AI-augmented remote
$0
flat rate · all-in
~0 engineer-equivalent output
With AI tooling shipped by default, the remote team typically ships the work of a larger traditional team.
Time-to-productive: ~7 days vs 90–180 days
Skip 3–6 months of recruiting, interviewing and ramp-up. Remote engineers embed in your tools and ship in their first week.
How it works
See the loaded comparison
In-house cost applies a 1.5× multiplier for benefits, equipment and management overhead plus a one-time 22% recruiter placement fee. The remote figure is an all-in flat rate per engineer.
Read the output signals
Alongside the cost gap you get an engineer-equivalent output estimate (AI tooling multiplier) and a time-to-productive comparison. Treat every figure as an indicative planning estimate, not a quote.
Continue learning: how much it costs to build an MVP
Frequently asked questions
How is the in-house cost calculated?
Base salary for the role and market is multiplied by 1.5 to cover benefits, equipment and management overhead, then by team size and by the engagement length in years. A one-time recruiter placement fee of 22% of base salary per hire is added on top.
How is the remote cost calculated?
An all-in flat rate per engineer per year is multiplied by team size and engagement length. There is no separate recruiter fee, benefits load or equipment cost.
What does "engineer-equivalent output" mean?
It applies an AI-productivity multiplier (about 2.2×) to the remote team size, so a smaller AI-augmented team can ship a comparable amount of work. It is a directional estimate, not a guarantee.
Are these numbers exact for my situation?
No. Salaries, benefit loads and recruiter fees vary by region, seniority and company. Use the calculator to frame the decision, then get real quotes before you budget.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | A spreadsheet | A recruiter estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully-loaded in-house cost model | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Live update as you change inputs | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Recruiter fee and overhead built in | Included | Not included | Limited |
| Output and ramp-up comparison | Included | Not included | Not included |
MVPHub gives you a fast, transparent side-by-side you can adjust in seconds. A spreadsheet needs building and maintaining; a recruiter estimate covers only the hiring cost.
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