Software Development Outsourcing · France · EU
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
FROM FRANCE.
Glowsoft is an independent software studio based in France. We build custom SaaS platforms, AI integrations, web applications, and mobile apps for European and international companies who want senior engineering at competitive nearshore rates — without the offshore trade-offs.
WHY OUTSOURCE TO FRANCE.
Timezone alignment
Full overlap with UK, German, Nordic, Spanish, and Italian working hours. No 4am standups, no asynchronous-only delays. Same-day issue resolution across European teams.
GDPR by default
We've been building GDPR-compliant systems since 2018. No retrofitting needed — privacy, data minimization, audit trails, and EU data residency are baseline, not add-ons.
Senior engineering education
France produces world-class engineers (École Polytechnique, EPITA, INSA, École 42). The engineering culture values craftsmanship over shortcuts, which translates to maintainable code and lower long-term cost.
IP protection under EU law
Your code, your IP, fully assigned via contract and protected by French and EU law. Clear enforcement, no offshore jurisdiction risk. NDA signed upfront before any code is written.
HOW WE COMPARE.
| Criteria | France (Glowsoft) | Eastern Europe | India / SE Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | €60-90 | €40-65 | €15-35 |
| Timezone (UK) | UTC+1 (same) | UTC+2/+3 | UTC+5:30 to +8 |
| English fluency | Strong | Strong | Variable |
| GDPR-native | Yes (built-in) | Yes (EU members) | No (retrofit needed) |
| IP jurisdiction | EU law | EU law | Offshore (varies) |
ENGAGEMENT MODELS.
Fixed-price project
For well-scoped deliverables: MVP, redesign, integration, migration. Milestones agreed upfront, no surprises. Typical range: €15K-80K.
Time & material
For ongoing iterative work. Billed monthly, transparent timesheets, easy to scale up or down. Minimum 40h/month.
Dedicated team
1 to 3 senior developers embedded in your team for 3+ months. Same focus as an internal hire, none of the hiring overhead.
FAQ.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING.
30-minute scoping call. Free, no commitment. We'll give you an honest estimate within 48h.
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