Why Choose Salt
Not a Body Shop. A True Engineering Partner.
We're the antidote to frustrating outsourcing experiences. Salt delivers accountable teams, predictable outcomes, and engineering excellence — so you can focus on your product, not managing vendors.
95%
Client Retention
800+
Projects Delivered
14+
Years Experience
4.9
Clutch Rating
What Makes Us Different
The Salt Difference
We've built Salt to solve the problems we saw in traditional outsourcing. Here's what you get when you work with us.
Outcome Accountability
We don't just fill seats — we own delivery. Your success metrics become our KPIs. If features don't ship, that's on us.
Cross-functional Pods
Not just developers. Each Pod includes engineers, QA, tech lead, and delivery management. Complete teams, not incomplete talent.
Quality Built-in
Automated testing, code reviews, security scans, and quality gates are standard — not optional add-ons you pay extra for.
SPARK™ Framework
Our proven 5-stage delivery methodology brings structure without bureaucracy. Scope, Plan, Architect, Release, Keep Improving.
Continuous Improvement
We track DORA metrics, run retrospectives, and proactively optimize. Your engineering improves every quarter, not just 'stays alive'.
Transparent Communication
Weekly demos, real-time dashboards, direct Slack access. No more chasing for status updates or wondering what's happening.
AI-Native Engineering
We leverage AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, code analysis) to ship faster and catch issues earlier. Modern engineering, not 2015 practices.
Predictable Investment
No surprise bills or scope creep. Clear monthly pricing with defined deliverables. Budget with confidence.
Side by Side
Traditional Outsourcing vs Salt
See how our managed Pod model compares to the typical 'rent a developer' approach.
Team Structure
Individual contractors
Cross-functional Pods
Accountability
You manage everything
Pod owns delivery outcomes
Quality Assurance
Your responsibility
Built-in QA & testing
Process & Framework
Ad-hoc or your process
SPARK™ methodology
Communication
You chase for updates
Proactive demos & reports
Scaling
Hire & onboard each time
Add Pods instantly
Knowledge Risk
Walks out with people
Stays in docs & codebase
Improvement
Static capability
Continuous optimization
Our Framework
The SPARK™ Framework
SPARK™ is Salt's delivery framework — a structured yet agile approach that brings predictability without bureaucracy. Every project follows these five stages, ensuring consistent quality and outcomes.
Explore SPARK™ in DetailScope & Shape
Align on what we're doing and why. Define outcomes and success metrics.
Plan & Pilot
Form a Pilot Pod, deliver a thin slice of value, validate the working model.
Architect & Automate
Set up CI/CD, testing, and security foundations. Make delivery repeatable.
Release & Run
Ship frequently in small increments. Monitor, operate, and support.
Keep Improving
Track metrics, run retrospectives, optimize continuously. Get better every quarter.
Proven Track Record
Don't Just Take Our Word for It
14+ years of delivering results. Here's what our clients and industry recognition say about working with Salt.
Clutch
75+ reviews · Top Software Development Company
GoodFirms
50+ reviews · Top Web Development Company
DesignRush
30+ reviews · Top App Development Agency
“Salt transformed how we approach development. Their Pod model gave us a reliable team that delivers consistently, sprint after sprint.”
VP of Engineering
Series B SaaS Company
“We've tried staff augmentation before. The difference with Salt's managed approach is night and day. They actually own outcomes.”
CTO
Healthcare Tech Startup
“The SPARK framework brought structure we were missing. Our releases went from chaotic to predictable within two quarters.”
Director of Product
Enterprise Software Company
Trusted by product & enterprise teams worldwide
Deep Dives
How We Stack Up
Detailed comparisons to help you make an informed decision about the right engagement model for your needs.
vs Staff Augmentation
Staff aug gives you people. Managed Pods give you accountability. We take ownership of delivery, quality, and outcomes — you focus on strategy.
Read comparisonvs Traditional Outsourcing
Traditional outsourcers optimize for billable hours. We optimize for shipped features. Our model aligns incentives with your success.
Read comparisonvs In-House Teams
Building a team takes 6-12 months. We're productive in weeks. Use us to move fast while you hire, or as a permanent extension of your team.
Read comparisonSLAs & Governance
Learn about our quality gates, SLA commitments, security practices, and how we ensure predictable, accountable delivery.
Read comparisonCommon Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the questions we hear most often about working with Salt.
How is Salt different from typical offshore development companies?
Most offshore companies rent you developers and leave the management to you. Salt provides complete, self-sufficient Pods that own delivery outcomes. We include QA, tech leads, and delivery management — plus our SPARK™ framework ensures quality and predictability. You get accountability, not just headcount.
What if I just need one or two developers?
We offer that too through our dedicated developer (staff augmentation) model. However, we typically recommend starting with a small Pod because you get better outcomes: built-in QA, knowledge sharing, and someone managing delivery so you don't have to. Even a 3-person Pod often outperforms 3 individual contractors.
How quickly can a Pod start delivering?
Typically 2-3 weeks from contract signing. Week 1 focuses on discovery and team formation. Weeks 2-3 cover onboarding, environment setup, and initial sprint planning. By week 4, your Pod is usually shipping code. For urgent needs, we can accelerate this timeline.
What's the minimum engagement duration?
We recommend starting with a 4-6 week Pilot Pod to prove fit and validate the working relationship. After that, engagements typically run on a rolling monthly basis. No long-term lock-ins required — we earn your business each month through delivery.
How do you ensure code quality?
Quality is built into the SPARK™ framework at every stage. This includes mandatory code reviews, automated testing (we target 80%+ coverage), security scanning in CI/CD pipelines, architecture decision records, and regular tech debt reviews. Every Pod includes QA resources — quality isn't optional.
Can Salt work with our existing team?
Absolutely. Our Pods are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing engineering organization. We use your tools (Jira, GitHub, Slack, etc.), follow your processes where they make sense, and bring our processes where they add value. Many clients operate in a hybrid model.
What time zones do you support?
Our primary team is based in India (IST), with coverage that overlaps with US time zones. Most Pods offer 4-6 hours of overlap with US East Coast hours. For critical needs, we can arrange extended overlap or dedicated night-shift coverage.
How do you handle intellectual property and security?
All code and IP created during engagement belongs to you. Our contracts include standard IP assignment and confidentiality clauses. We're SOC 2 compliant, follow secure development practices, and can sign custom NDAs or security addendums as needed.
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