| What matters | Staff Augmentation | Traditional Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Who manages the work | Your team | The agency |
| Flexibility to change direction | Immediate | Change requests & re-scoping |
| Knowledge stays in-house | Yes — they work in your stack | Often leaves with the agency |
| Ramp up / down | Monthly, flexible | Tied to project contracts |
| Best for defined, fixed deliverables | Possible | Purpose-built for it |
| Turnkey delivery & PM | You provide direction | Fully managed |
| Cost transparency | Clear monthly rate | Project-based, varies |
| Speed to start | Days — no hiring lead time | Proposal & kickoff cycle |
Our honest take
The verdict
Choose staff augmentation when you want control, flexibility and to keep knowledge in-house. Choose a fixed-scope project when the deliverable is well-defined and you'd rather hand it off. Radiatus offers both — and will honestly tell you which suits your situation.
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