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6sense HQ vs Arc.Dev comparison

6sense HQ vs Arc.Dev: Complete Product Team vs Vetted Developers

Arc.dev helps you hire strong vetted developers. But hiring a developer is not the same as shipping a SaaS product. 6sense HQ gives you the full team to plan, build, test, and launch it.

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Benefit Comparison — 6sense HQ vs Arc.Dev

  • Vetted Senior Developers

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    Yes
    Why It Matters
    Both vet developers.
  • Fractional CTO Included

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Architecture decisions are owned from day one.
  • SRS Document Before Code

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Scope and timeline are defined before development starts.
  • Dedicated Project Manager

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Sprints, updates, and delivery are managed for you.
  • QA Engineer Included

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Features are tested before users see them.
  • Agile Sprint Management

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Work is delivered in structured sprint cycles.
  • Jira Visibility

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    You see tasks, milestones, and progress in real time.
  • Fixed Price Option

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Cost is agreed upfront.
  • Transparent Pricing

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    No platform markup on developer rates.
  • Guaranteed IP Ownership

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    Yes
    Why It Matters
    Your codebase is legally yours.
  • NDA Before Any Conversation

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    Yes
    Why It Matters
    Your idea is protected before technical details are shared.
  • Post-Launch Support Retainer

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    The same team stays for updates, fixes, and scaling.
  • AI-Assisted Development

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    AI workflow delivers your product 30-40% faster.
  • End-to-End Product Delivery

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Product delivery is handled from idea to launch.
  • Replacement Guarantee

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    Yes
    Why It Matters
    Team changes are handled quickly if needed.
  • Startup-Focused Delivery

    6sense HQ
    Yes
    Arc.Dev
    No
    Why It Matters
    Built for founders who need more than hiring support.

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Products We Built And Outcomes We Delivered

47+ SaaS platforms live in production

$30M+ in funding raised by our clients

99% client satisfaction across all projects

90-day average time to first production release

91% team retention

Complete Product Team + Pricing

Team Visual

  • Fractional CTO

    Technical leadership & architecture decisions

  • 2x Senior Devs

    Front-end, back-end, and API development

  • QA Engineer

    Testing at every sprint gate

  • Project Manager

    Sprints, standups, and weekly reviews

Full team onboarded and running within 48 hours of your first call.

Pricing

  • Fixed Price

    From $40K

    Full product delivery — one agreed scope, one agreed cost.

    Best for: MVP builds and first-product launches

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  • Dedicated Team

    $5K–$15K/mo

    Your own embedded offshore team, scaling as you grow.

    Best for: Scale-ups and post-funding growth

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  • Hourly Rate

    $20–$35 / hr

    Flexible add-on resourcing when you need specific skills.

    Best for: Augmentation and short-term specialists

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Arc.Dev pricing for comparison:

$60–$80/hr typical · Full range $15–$110+/hr · Platform adds 20–40% markup on top of developer rates · Full-time hire fee: 20% of first-year annual salary · HireAI subscription: $399/job/month · No fixed price engagement available ·

Which Model Is Right for Your Situation

6sense HQ Is the Right Choice When:

  • I need a complete team, not just a developer to manage
  • I need a Fractional CTO making the right technical decisions from day one
  • I need a fixed price I can commit to before work begins
  • I need full sprint visibility with no blind spots in my build
  • I need the same engineers throughout with no mid-project changes
  • I need full IP ownership locked in before the first line of code
  • I need a live product in 90 days, not an ongoing hourly engagement

If your requirements matched 3 or more, we should talk

Arc.Dev Is the Right Choice When:

  • You have a CTO or technical co-founder leading development
  • You need one vetted specialist to join an existing team
  • Your backlog and sprint process are already clear
  • You want to scale your engineering team quickly
  • You can onboard, manage, and review the developer yourself

Words from Our Clients

“Their strong technical skills and speed of development are super impressive.”

6sense HQ gives startups what they need most: fast, structured development with excellent technical skills. Their Agile process, clear communication, and flexibility made them a dependable partner for delivering features on time. — Gabriel Sotomayor, Founder, Impromek

Gabriel Sotomayor, Founder of Impromek
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Clutch five-star rating for 6sense HQ5.0/5

“I find it comforting that they follow the schedule they provided me with. It establishes trust between us.”

M. Alayoub, Founder of Itcan
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Clutch five-star rating for 6sense HQ5.0/5

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