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.
France offers a unique combination: EU timezone overlap with the UK, Germany, and the Nordics; strong English fluency in tech teams; full GDPR compliance built into our process; and senior engineering education comparable to top European schools. Our hourly rates sit between Western Europe and Eastern Europe — competitive without the time zone friction or IP risk of offshore alternatives.
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL on the application side. AWS, GCP, OVH, and Scaleway for infrastructure. Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT-4, Mistral, and self-hosted Llama for AI integrations. We pick the stack to match your project's longevity, not industry trends.
Asynchronous-first via Slack or Teams, with daily standups when needed and weekly demos to validate progress. We share a Linear or GitHub Projects board with you. Code reviews happen on GitHub. Deliveries on agreed milestones, no surprises.
All work is covered by French IP law (your code, your IP, fully assigned via contract). Data is stored on EU-based infrastructure (OVH, Scaleway, AWS Frankfurt) by default. We sign NDAs upfront. For highly sensitive sectors (health, fintech, public), we deploy on self-hosted European clouds with no data leaving your perimeter.
Three options: (1) Fixed-price project for well-scoped deliverables (MVP, redesign, integration). (2) Time and material for ongoing iterative work, billed monthly. (3) Dedicated team (1 to 3 senior developers) embedded in your team for 3+ months. We help you pick the best fit during the scoping call.
From first call to project kickoff: 1 to 3 weeks. First call covers needs and scoping (free, 30 min). Within 48h, we deliver a written proposal with milestones, pricing, and team allocation. Contract signed, kickoff within 1 to 2 weeks.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING.
30-minute scoping call. Free, no commitment. We'll give you an honest estimate within 48h.
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