Nearshoring to Croatia in the EU
CTO’s guide to Croatian nearshoring by Software Sauna: shared work ethic, Croatian senior-level expertise, and international contacts for transparency, fast productivity, and predictable delivery.
Experienced software developers & AI engineers
We provide full-stack agile software craftsmanship. Our developers have minimum 5-7 years of experience.
Latest technologies and processes at your disposal
We leverage cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to keep your projects ahead of the curve.
Nordic roots + Nordic work ethics = Nordic efficiency
By our Nordic roots, we bring Scandinavian reliability and transparency to every project. Promises kept, deadlines met.
Contacts in Croatia, Finland, and Denmark
Our international representatives back you for clear communication and local expertise.
Founded by Finns,
Trusted by Europe
New Business | Software Sauna
Software Sauna is more than a nearshoring company. We’re Finnish-founded with a mission: to combine Nordic reliability with Mediterranean engineering.
Your contact, Rolf Helers, ensures you get the service standards you expect. The result? Premium developers and AI engineers who understand your business culture, speak fluent professional English, and deliver what they promise, when they promise it.
Why Croatia is a fit nearshoring partner
When Software Sauna was founded in 2018, Croatia was chosen for a reason.
The alignment of modern European and Croatian business values provides a strong foundation for successful partnerships.
This table shows how Croatia is an excellent choice as a business partner location.
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Key nearshoring criteria |
Croatia 🇭🇷 |
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EU membership |
✅ Yes |
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Schengen membership |
✅ Yes |
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GDPR compliance |
✅ Yes |
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Same time zone (CET) |
✅ Yes |
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High English proficiency |
✅ Yes |
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Quality-focused culture |
✅ Yes |
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Direct communication style |
✅ Yes |
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Modern tech infrastructure |
✅ Yes |
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Excellent education system |
✅ Yes |
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Political stability |
✅ Yes |
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NATO membership |
✅ Yes |
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Innovation-driven |
✅ Yes |
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Work-life balance values |
✅ Yes |
Services
Software development
We specialize in building high-traffic web applications and scaling distributed infrastructures, often requiring additional resources to be outsourced.
Our expertise lies in assisting key client stakeholders in establishing, scaling, and managing efficient remote teams effectively.
Data & AI engineering
Data and AI are now the top business drivers, with companies actively seeking the best engineers in the field. However, finding experts is difficult, as data specialists often work independently.
We bridge the gap by connecting you with the best freelance AI and data experts.
Local Junior Developer vs. Nearshore Senior Developer
Compare the impact of hiring junior talent locally versus partnering with our experienced developers. Senior-level expertise delivers immediate results and production-ready solutions.
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Local |
Software Sauna | |
|---|---|---|
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Experience level |
❌ 0-2 years |
✅ 5-7 years minimum |
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Time to productivity |
❌ Months |
✅ A few weeks |
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Code quality |
❌ Learning curve |
✅ Production-ready from start |
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AI implementation |
❌ Basics |
✅ Company-wide AI patterns |
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Project velocity |
❌ 30-50% of senior output |
✅ 100% senior-level delivery |
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Problem-solving |
❌ Needs guidance for complex issues |
✅ Solves them independently |
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Technology stack |
❌ Limited to what they know |
✅ All modern technologies |
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Flexibility |
❌ Fixed employment contract |
✅ Scale up/down as needed |
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Risk of leaving |
❌ High (seeking the next opportunity) |
✅ eNPS +60 |
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Hidden costs |
❌ Recruitment, onboarding, tools, mistakes, etc. |
✅ None – transparent pricing |
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Immediate impact
Our developers have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience. They solve problems your junior developers haven’t even encountered yet.
2
Faster delivery
Senior developers complete tasks 3-5x faster than juniors. Your project launches sooner, generating revenue earlier.
3
Risk mitigation
In uncertain times, you can’t afford project failures. Software Sauna’s senior developers get it right the first time.
4
Smart scaling
Need to scale up for a project? Scale down after? Our flexible model beats hiring full-time locals, who you might need to let go.
Feedback from our clients
We’ll never walk alone.
Part of Reaktor ecosystem, backed by Witted
Software Sauna is part of Reaktor ecosystem, a handpicked alliance of 40+ companies with deep domain expertise across the digital realm.
We are a Witted company. Witted is a Finland-based software development company that helps digitally mature Nordic companies accelerate their software development.
Let’s talk!
Tell us briefly about your situation, and I will get back to you. After that, let’s meet to discuss the best options for you.
Cheers,
Rolf Helers
Software Sauna