Quick Answer
The fastest way to hire a fullstack developer is a managed developer subscription. A dedicated developer is assigned to your company within 24 hours. No job ads, no interviews, no waiting. First code delivery in 24 to 72 hours.
In This Guide
What a Fullstack Developer Actually Does
A fullstack developer builds both the frontend and backend of your product. They handle what users see and interact with, as well as the server logic, database, and APIs that power it.
For startups and lean teams, this is valuable. One person can take a feature from design mockup to production without handoffs between separate specialists. Less coordination. Faster output.
The tradeoff: a fullstack developer is not the deepest specialist in either frontend or backend. For a 0-to-1 product or ongoing feature work, they are the right fit. For highly complex, performance-critical systems, a specialist may be needed in specific areas.
Your Hiring Options, Compared
There are four realistic ways to get a fullstack developer working on your product. Here is what each one actually costs in time and money.
Option 1: Job Boards
Post the job. Screen 50 applications. Interview 8. Offer to 1. Wait 4 weeks for their notice period. Onboard them. That is the minimum realistic timeline. If they fail probation, start again.
Option 2: Recruitment Agency
Faster sourcing, but you pay 15 to 25% of annual salary as a placement fee. If the hire leaves within 3 months, most agencies offer a replacement, not a refund. The risk is still yours.
Option 3: Freelancer
Fast to start. Hard to manage. Freelancers juggle multiple clients. Quality varies. There is no accountability structure. This works for one-off tasks. It does not work for active product development.
Option 4: Managed Developer Subscription
Subscribe. We gather your requirements and assign a developer from our team within 24 hours. They start delivering code the next business day. No recruitment, no interviews, no waiting for notice periods.
| Option | Time to First Code | Upfront Cost | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Board | 8 to 12 weeks | Low | Your responsibility |
| Recruitment Agency | 4 to 8 weeks | High (fee) | Your responsibility |
| Freelancer | 1 to 3 days | None | Your responsibility |
| Managed Subscription | 24 to 72 hours | None | Coordinator included |
The Hokantan Fullstack Plan
Our Fullstack Plan assigns a developer who handles both frontend and backend work. It is designed for teams building an MVP or handling ongoing feature development without a specialist split.
Every plan includes the full team:
- Dedicated Fullstack Developer working exclusively for your company, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
- Project Coordinator as your single point of contact. Daily updates via Slack. You do not manage the developer directly.
Important: The Fullstack Plan requires you to provide the tech stack and technical direction. If you need a developer who can make architectural decisions independently, the Senior Dev Plan is the right fit.
Supported Tech Stacks
We assign developers based on your stack. Tell us what you use and we assign someone with hands-on experience in it. Our team covers:
- Frontend: Vue.js, React, JavaScript, HTML, SCSS
- Backend: Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, PHP, Python
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- Other: API integrations, cloud deployment, mobile (iOS/Android)
How to Get Started
- Choose your plan. The Fullstack Plan covers end-to-end development.
- Onboarding. We gather your company details, product context, and stack requirements. A paragraph is enough to start.
- Developer assignment. We assign the right developer within 24 hours.
- First delivery. Code lands in 24 to 72 hours of assignment.
No interviews. No back-and-forth scheduling. Scale up, switch plans, or cancel anytime. Your code belongs to you, always.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to hire a fullstack developer?
Through job boards, expect 8 to 12 weeks. With Hokantan, a developer is assigned within 24 hours and delivering code within 24 to 72 hours.
Do I need to manage the developer myself?
No. Your project coordinator handles all daily coordination and sends you progress updates. You direct the work. We handle the management.
Does Hokantan handle both frontend and backend?
Yes. The Fullstack Plan covers both. For deep specialist work in one area only, the Specialist Plan is the better fit.
Who owns the code?
You do. 100% of the source code belongs to your company from Day 1. This does not change when you cancel.
What if the developer is not a good fit?
We handle replacement. You do not start over. This is included in the subscription.