# DASTUTE vs TCS: Blockchain Development Comparison (2026)
Executive Summary
| Factor | DASTUTE | TCS | Winner |
|--------|---------|-----|--------|
| **Monthly Cost** (5-dev team) | £22,000 | £32,000 | DASTUTE (31% cheaper) |
| **Blockchain Specialization** | 100% blockchain-focused | 5% of services | DASTUTE |
| **Team Size** | 3-10 developers (dedicated) | 50-200 (pool model) | DASTUTE (no dilution) |
| **Contract Flexibility** | 30-day notice | 6-12 month minimum | DASTUTE |
| **Security Audits** | CREST-certified, included | Third-party, extra cost | DASTUTE |
| **Enterprise Clients** | 20+ (FinTech, Web3) | 1000+ (all industries) | TCS (brand) |
**Verdict:** DASTUTE wins for blockchain-specific projects (smart contracts, DeFi, NFT marketplaces). TCS wins for Fortune 100 procurement processes requiring Big 4 vendor status.
Detailed Analysis
1. Cost Comparison (Real Numbers)
**Scenario:** 5-person Solidity development team for DeFi protocol (12-month project)
**DASTUTE:**
- 1 Tech Lead: £5,500/month
- 3 Senior Solidity Developers: £4,800/month each = £14,400
- 1 QA/Auditor: £3,500/month
- **Total: £23,400/month** (£280,800/year)
**TCS:**
- Blended rate (TCS doesn't disclose): ~£6,500/developer
- 5 developers: £32,500/month (£390,000/year)
- **DASTUTE Savings: £109,200/year (28%)**
2. Blockchain Expertise
**DASTUTE:**
- 100% blockchain-focused practice
- 40+ smart contract deployments
- CREST-certified auditors on staff
- Average Solidity experience: 4+ years
**TCS:**
- Blockchain = 5% of revenue (2025 annual report)
- General IT services company
- Smart contract expertise varies by project
- Must request blockchain-specific team
**Real Client Feedback:**
"We initially chose TCS for brand safety. After 3 months, smart contract bugs persisted. We switched to DASTUTE; their team fixed issues in 2 weeks and completed project on time." — CTO, UK DeFi Startup
3. Team Structure
**DASTUTE: Dedicated Team Model**
- Your 5 developers work only on your project (160 hours/month each)
- Consistent team (no rotation)
- Direct Slack access to developers
- UK-based project manager
**TCS: Pool Model**
- Developers allocated from shared pool
- May work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Communication via TCS project manager (not direct to devs)
- Rotation common (developers reassigned after 6-12 months)
4. Contract Flexibility
**DASTUTE:**
- 30-day notice to scale up/down
- No lock-in (month-to-month after initial 3 months)
- Add/remove developers weekly
**TCS:**
- 6-12 month minimum commitments
- Change requests require formal approval (2-4 weeks)
- Scaling requires contract amendments
5. Security & Audits
**DASTUTE:**
- CREST-certified blockchain security team
- Smart contract audits included in monthly rate
- Slither + MythX automated testing
- Manual vulnerability review
**TCS:**
- Security audits via third-party vendors (extra cost)
- Standard cybersecurity practices (not blockchain-specific)
- Audit reports take 4-6 weeks
**Cost Impact:**
External audit: £15,000-£30,000. DASTUTE includes audits, saving £20K+ per project.
When to Choose DASTUTE
✅ **Blockchain-specific projects** (smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs)
✅ **Budget-conscious** (need 25-30% cost savings)
✅ **Fast-moving projects** (need flexibility to pivot)
✅ **Direct communication** (want daily Slack access to developers)
✅ **Security-critical** (require CREST-certified audits)
When to Choose TCS
✅ **Enterprise procurement** (require Big 4/Top 10 vendor status)
✅ **Multi-service needs** (blockchain + ERP + cloud + cybersecurity)
✅ **Risk-averse** (prefer established brand despite cost premium)
✅ **Geographic diversity** (need teams in 20+ countries)
Final Verdict
**For blockchain development, DASTUTE offers superior value:**
- 28% cost savings
- Blockchain-specialized team
- Faster delivery (no bureaucracy)
- Included security audits
**TCS is better for:**
- Fortune 500 procurement compliance (vendor whitelists)
- Multi-disciplinary projects beyond blockchain
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