For companies looking to save money on outsourced software development, hiring offshore developers appears to be the ideal solution, Offshore developers charge a fraction of the hourly rate of US-based developers, and they promise similar ROI.

After more than a decade of US companies working with offshore development firms, business leaders have learned the initial cost savings are not always as good as they appear. There are a variety of extra costs associated with offshore development that can eat away at your perceived savings.

Hidden long-term costs can have a tremendous financial impact on your business.