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Comparisons
Straight comparisons for first-time app buyers: freelancer or agency, native or cross-platform, website or app. Pick by your situation.
4 pages in this section. Each one opens with a short answer, then goes deeper, states where the advice does not apply, and ends with the questions people ask next.
Written and maintained by Arjav Jain. Facts about projects come from each project's own documentation; costs are worked out with numbers you can change. Anything not known is left out. See the editorial policy for the checks every page passes.
- App or website first: which is right for a small business?Start with a website unless your customers need daily offline access. A basic website costs ₹2,400 under a government scheme. Know when an app wins.
- How to choose the best app development company in IndiaHow to choose the best app development company in India. Score your priorities and see which team type fits—freelancer, studio, agency or in-house.
- Freelancer or agency for a first app: which is right for a small business?Freelancer or agency for a first app? Pick by your situation: scope, budget, who writes the code and what happens if you stop midway.
- Native or cross-platform: which one for your app?Cross-platform cuts cost and time by 30–45% for most small businesses. Native wins only for deep device access or over 10 million users. Verdict with proof.