Outsource web development to India, without the usual risks

Zero One Creation is an engineering team in India that builds websites, web applications, SaaS products and MVPs for companies worldwide, with a written scope, regular demos, overlapping working hours and all code and accounts in your name.

  • Free scoping call
  • Proposal in your currency
project/working-agreement.ts
1export const workingAgreement = {2  scope: 'written and signed before work starts',3  demos: 'every iteration, on a preview link',4  repository: 'in your GitHub organisation',5  accounts: 'cloud, domain and stores in your name',6  overlap: 'agreed daily hours with your timezone',7};
  • Next.js
  • React
  • SaaS
  • MVPs

Worked with

Problems we solve

Worried about outsourcing?

Most outsourcing problems come from unclear scope, poor communication and loss of control, not from distance.

  1. 01

    Vague scope, surprise bills

    Projects grow without agreement, and costs follow.

  2. 02

    Silence between deadlines

    Weeks pass with no visible progress.

  3. 03

    Code you don't control

    Repositories and servers sit in the vendor's accounts.

  4. 04

    Quality you can't check

    No reviews, no tests and a codebase nobody else can maintain.

Our solution

An offshore team that works like an in-house one

Clear agreements, visible progress and full ownership.

  • Written scope and change process

    Scope, deliverables and how changes are handled agreed before work starts.

  • Visible progress

    Regular demos on a preview link, shared boards and agreed overlap hours.

  • You own everything

    Code in your repository, accounts in your name from day one.

What we build

Web development you can outsource to us

Engineering work we take on for overseas clients.

01

Next.js and React development

Fast, search-friendly websites and web applications built with Next.js, React and TypeScript.

  • Marketing sites
  • Web applications
  • Headless CMS
  • Performance
  • SEO
  • TypeScript
02

SaaS product development

Multi-tenant SaaS with authentication, billing, roles, admin panels and analytics.

  • Multi-tenancy
  • Authentication
  • Subscriptions
  • Admin panels
  • Analytics
  • Cloud deployment
03

MVPs for startups

Focused first versions to test with real users, built in short iterations.

  • Scoping
  • UX design
  • MVP build
  • Launch
  • Analytics
  • Iteration
04

Dedicated developers

Developers who join your team, work in your tools and follow your processes.

  • Dedicated engineers
  • Your tools
  • Your rituals
  • Code reviews
  • Flexible scaling
  • Continuity
05

API and integrations

APIs, third-party integrations, webhooks and background jobs, documented and tested.

  • REST APIs
  • Integrations
  • Webhooks
  • Background jobs
  • Documentation
  • Monitoring
06

Maintenance and modernisation

Taking over existing codebases, upgrading dependencies, fixing performance and adding features.

  • Code audits
  • Upgrades
  • Refactoring
  • Performance
  • Bug fixing
  • New features

What you get

What outsourcing to us gives you

Engineering capacity without losing control.

  • Written scope

    Clear deliverables and change process.

  • Visible progress

    Regular demos and shared boards.

  • Full ownership

    Code and accounts in your name.

  • Quality practices

    Reviews, tests and documentation.

  • Overlap hours

    Agreed time for calls in your timezone.

  • Security basics

    Access control and NDAs.

Why us

Why companies outsource to Zero One Creation

  • We build our own products

    Classify-X, Social Sphere CRM and ZeroVault: we live with our engineering choices.

  • Modern stack

    Next.js, React, TypeScript and cloud-native back ends.

  • Clear contracts

    Scope, IP assignment and confidentiality in writing.

  • Direct access to engineers

    Talk to the people writing your code.

Share your project brief, and we'll reply with questions, a suggested scope and a proposal in your currency.

A free scoping call, then a written proposal with a customised quotation.

Our approach

How an outsourced project runs

Open each step to see what it covers.

  1. 01.Scoping call

    Goals, users, constraints and timezone overlap.

  2. 02.Proposal

    Scope, phases, team and customised quotation in writing.

  3. 03.Contracts

    Agreement, IP assignment and NDA signed.

  4. 04.Build

    Short iterations with demos on a preview link.

  5. 05.Launch

    Deployment to your cloud accounts.

  6. 06.Support

    Maintenance, improvements or hand-over to your team.

Common situations

Why overseas teams come to us

Most engagements start with one of these situations.

  • A previous vendor disappeared

    What you notice
    Code is half-finished, undocumented and hard to deploy.
    How we fix it
    A code audit, stabilisation and a clear plan to finish.

  • In-house team is stretched

    What you notice
    The roadmap is longer than the team can handle.
    How we fix it
    Dedicated developers who work inside your processes.

  • A startup needs an MVP

    What you notice
    Founders need a product built carefully, at a sustainable cost.
    How we fix it
    A tightly scoped MVP with code owned by the founders.

  • An agency needs a delivery partner

    What you notice
    An agency wins more web projects than it can build.
    How we fix it
    A reliable development partner working under your brand.

Options

Fixed-scope project, dedicated team or freelancers?

How the main engagement models compare.

Fixed-scope project, dedicated team or freelancers?
CriteriaFixed-scope projectDedicated teamFreelance marketplace
Best whenScope is clearRoadmap is ongoingTasks are small
ManagementWe manage deliveryYou direct the workYou manage individuals
ContinuityTeam-backedTeam-backedIndividual
OwnershipYoursYoursDepends on terms

Many clients start with a fixed-scope project and move to a dedicated team.

Who we work with

Clients who outsource to us

Typical overseas engagements.

How we work together

Three ways to work with us

Every engagement starts with a written proposal and a customised quotation in your currency.

  • Fixed-scope project

    A defined product or website delivered in phases.

    Best for: Clear requirements

  • Dedicated developers

    Engineers working inside your team.

    Best for: Ongoing roadmaps

  • White-label partnership

    Development under your agency's brand.

    Best for: Agencies

Guide

Outsourcing web development to India: a practical guide

Why companies outsource to India

India has a large pool of experienced web and software engineers, strong English communication and a mature outsourcing industry. Many companies use Indian teams to extend capacity, build MVPs or maintain products.

The difference between good and bad outcomes is the partner and the process, not the country.

Start with a clear scope

Write down goals, users, key features, integrations, constraints and what success looks like. A good partner will ask questions, challenge assumptions and propose a scope in writing.

Agree how changes are requested, estimated and approved.

Protect your ownership

Keep the code repository, cloud accounts, domains and app store accounts in your organisation from day one. Your contract should assign intellectual property to you and include confidentiality terms.

Avoid arrangements where the vendor controls production access alone.

Make progress visible

Ask for regular demos on a preview environment, a shared task board and short written updates. Agree daily overlap hours for calls in your timezone.

Visible progress removes most of the anxiety of working remotely.

Check quality practices

Ask about code reviews, automated tests, documentation, security practices and how deployments work. Ask to see a live product the team built and maintains.

Quality practices determine whether another team can maintain the code later.

Outsourcing app development to India

Mobile apps can be outsourced the same way: a clear scope, regular builds you can install and test, and store accounts in your name. Cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter let one team build Android and iOS apps from a single codebase.

Plan the back end and admin panel together with the app, since they are often as much work as the app itself.

Working across time zones

Agree a daily overlap window for calls and quick decisions, and use written updates for everything else. Many teams find a few hours of overlap is enough when tasks and acceptance criteria are clear.

Record decisions in a shared place so nobody depends on memory.

Contracts and intellectual property

Your agreement should cover scope, payment milestones, intellectual property assignment, confidentiality, data protection and what happens if the engagement ends.

We sign NDAs and assign IP to clients as standard.

Quality assurance across borders

Agree what done means for each task: acceptance criteria, browsers and devices to test, performance targets and accessibility checks. Automated tests and code reviews keep quality consistent as the team grows.

Review work regularly on preview environments rather than waiting for a final delivery.

Security and data protection

Give the team only the access it needs, use your own cloud and repository accounts, and revoke access when work ends. If personal data is involved, agree how it is handled and where it is stored.

Ask about secret management, backups and how production access is controlled.

Estimating and budgeting an outsourced project

A reliable estimate needs clear scope: users, features, integrations, designs and non-functional needs such as performance and security. Break work into phases with a demo at the end of each, so budget and progress stay visible.

Keep a change log so new requests are estimated and approved before work starts.

What happens after launch

Plan support from the start: who fixes bugs, how quickly, how updates and security patches are handled, and how new features are requested. Many companies keep a small retained team after launch.

Documentation and access in your name make it easy to change teams if you ever need to.

Choosing between fixed scope and time-and-materials

Fixed scope suits well-defined projects; time-and-materials or a dedicated team suits evolving products. Many engagements start fixed for the first release and move to a dedicated team afterwards.

Either way, insist on visible progress and clear acceptance.

Cultural fit and communication style

Clear, direct communication avoids most misunderstandings. Agree how blockers are raised, how disagreements about approach are discussed, and that 'yes' means 'done and verified', not just 'understood'.

Teams that write things down and demo often build trust quickly across borders.

What affects the cost of outsourced development

Costs depend on scope, team size and seniority, engagement model, integrations, timelines and support needs.

We don't publish fixed prices or packages. After a scoping call, we send a written proposal with a customised quotation in your currency.

Before you talk to us

Frequently asked questions

Which countries do you work with?

We work with clients anywhere, agreeing overlap hours with your timezone.

Who owns the code?

You do. Code lives in your repository, and our contract assigns intellectual property to you.

Can you sign an NDA?

Yes. We sign NDAs before discussing confidential details.

How do we communicate?

Through your preferred tools, such as Slack, Teams, email and video calls, with regular demos.

Can you quote in USD, GBP or EUR?

Yes. We can prepare proposals in your currency.

Can you take over an existing codebase?

Yes. We start with an audit, then stabilise and improve it.

Do you work with agencies?

Yes, including white-label development under your brand.

Can you build mobile apps for overseas clients?

Yes. We build Android and iOS apps with Flutter, with store accounts in your name.

How much overlap with our timezone can you offer?

We agree daily overlap hours during scoping, based on your timezone and project needs.

Can we start with a small paid trial?

Yes. A small, well-defined first phase is a good way to start working together.

Do you offer support after launch?

Yes. Support, maintenance and ongoing development can continue after launch.

Can we switch from a fixed project to a dedicated team?

Yes. Many clients do after the first release.

Will we get documentation?

Yes. Setup, deployment and key decisions are documented and handed over.

How much does it cost to outsource web development to you?

It depends on scope, team, engagement model and support. We do not publish fixed prices; share your brief for a customised quotation.

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