| Who owns the handoffs | Better fitOne company holds the full chain across design, engineering, launch, growth, and operations. | Handoffs, context, QA, launch checks, and support often become your job. |
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| Launch and QA | Better fitThe launch includes QA, clear user flows, documentation, and post-launch continuity. | Works when your team already has QA, support, and launch management. |
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| Support after launch | Better fitLong-term operating support stays with the same team across every lane. | Depends on a strong in-house owner coordinating the rest. |
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| When freelancers are the better choice | A contained specialist task does not need a multi-lane team. | Better fitSingle-skill tasks with limited dependencies, or fast experiments where you already own the wider system. |
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