File #1 of 5 · Dedicated dev teams
Full Scale review: pricing, minimums and alternatives
Full Scale is a Kansas-based staff augmentation firm that places senior Philippine engineers on client teams at a published all-inclusive rate. Small teams are common, but the usual minimum engagement is three months.
- Our score
- 8.0/10
- Type
- Staff augmentation (dedicated developers)
- Price
- From $35/hr
- Headquarters
- Overland Park, KS, United States
- Staff in
- Philippines
- Founded
- 2018
- Reviews
- 5/5 on Clutch (18 reviews)
Our verdict
Full Scale is strongest on talent & screening (8/10): Senior engineers only, under 3% applicant acceptance and a published live-interview scorecard. Its weakest area is small-business access (7/10): Most clients start with 1-3 engineers, but the minimum engagement is typically 3 months.
Core business is dedicated software engineers placed on client teams.
What we like
- Publishes a starting rate: $35/hr and up, fully loaded, per senior engineer
- Two-week money-back guarantee, no setup fees and no recruiting fees
- Senior-only bench with a stated applicant acceptance rate under 3%
What to watch
- Minimum engagement is typically 3 months, then 30 days' notice
- Philippines only, with 4-6 hours of overlap with US business hours
- You manage the engineers' day-to-day work yourself
Pricing
$35/hr and up, fully loaded, per senior engineer working full-time; rates locked for 12 months.
Contract terms
- Smallest start
- Most clients start with 1-3 engineers; minimum engagement is typically 3 months
- Trial or guarantee
- Two-week money-back guarantee if the engineer isn't a fit
- Replacement
- Finds a better match if an engineer isn't a fit, usually within 1-2 weeks
- Notice period
- 30 days' notice, no long-term contract
- One-off fees
- No setup fees and $0 recruiting fees; one flat rate covers salary, benefits, equipment, workspace and management
Score breakdown
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7/10
Full Scale vs VA MASTERS
Published by Outsourcing Insider, a VA MASTERS company. VA MASTERS is ranked here using the same rubric as every other company. About us
| Term | Full Scale | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $35/hr | $12–$25/hr |
| Type | Staff augmentation (dedicated developers) | Managed remote staffing |
| Smallest start | Most clients start with 1-3 engineers; minimum engagement is typically 3 months | One person; 80 hours/month recommended, fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Two-week money-back guarantee if the engineer isn't a fit | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | Finds a better match if an engineer isn't a fit, usually within 1-2 weeks | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | 30 days' notice, no long-term contract | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Fees | No setup fees and $0 recruiting fees; one flat rate covers salary, benefits… | No recruitment or setup fees; a refundable deposit is part of the first invoice |
| Score (dedicated dev teams) | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 |
Alternatives to Full Scale
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FAQ
How much does Full Scale cost?
Full Scale lists From $35/hr. In its own words: $35/hr and up, fully loaded, per senior engineer working full-time; rates locked for 12 months. Prices checked October 2026.
Can a small business start small with Full Scale?
Most clients start with 1-3 engineers; minimum engagement is typically 3 months
Does Full Scale offer a trial or a free replacement?
Trial: Two-week money-back guarantee if the engineer isn't a fit. Replacement: Finds a better match if an engineer isn't a fit, usually within 1-2 weeks.
Is Full Scale a good choice for dedicated dev teams?
Core business is dedicated software engineers placed on client teams. It's file #1 of 5 in our dedicated dev teams drawer, with a score of 8.0/10.
What are the best alternatives to Full Scale?
In the same drawer: Cloud Employee (7.6/10), VA MASTERS (7.6/10), Mobilunity (6.8/10), Howdy (6.7/10).