Three ways to work with us
Choose the model that fits your project stage, budget predictability, and how much flexibility you need.
Model 01
Fixed-price projects
Best for MVPs, proof-of-concepts, and projects with clearly defined requirements. We agree on scope, cost, and timeline before starting.
When to use it
- • You have a clear vision and documented requirements
- • Budget certainty is critical for fundraising or board approval
- • Project duration is 1–3 months
- • You need a fast launch without ongoing iteration
How it works
- 01. Discovery phase: we document full requirements and risks
- 02. Statement of work (SOW) with itemized deliverables
- 03. Fixed quote with milestone payment schedule
- 04. Signed contract and NDA before starting
Payment structure
- • 50% upfront deposit to begin work
- • 25% at mid-project milestone (typically after design or backend completion)
- • 25% upon completion and passing user acceptance testing (UAT)
What you get
- • Complete source code with full IP ownership
- • Deployment to production environment
- • Technical documentation and architecture diagrams
- • 30 days of free bug fixes after launch
- • Handover training session for your team
Risks and limitations
- • Changes to scope require a formal change request and re-quote
- • Less flexibility for experimentation or pivoting mid-project
- • Assumes requirements are stable and well-understood upfront
Typical projects
MVP web application
$50k–$80k
8–12 weeks, core features only
Customer portal
$60k–$100k
10–14 weeks, auth + dashboard + billing
API + backend
$80k–$180k
10–14 weeks, complex logic and integrations
Model 02
Time & Materials
Best for evolving products, unclear requirements, or projects where priorities shift frequently. You pay only for actual hours worked.
When to use it
- • Requirements are still being discovered or validated
- • You need flexibility to pivot based on user feedback
- • Project duration is 3–6 months or longer
- • You want continuous deployment and iterative delivery
How it works
- 01. We work in 2-week sprints with sprint planning and reviews
- 02. Time tracking for all engineers, designers, and project managers
- 03. Monthly invoices with detailed time reports and task breakdown
- 04. You can adjust priorities, add features, or scale the team as needed
Hourly rates by role
- • Junior engineer: $80–$100/hour
- • Mid-level engineer: $120–$150/hour
- • Senior engineer / architect: $180–$250/hour
- • UI/UX designer: $100–$140/hour
- • DevOps / infrastructure: $140–$200/hour
- • Project manager: $90–$120/hour
Payment terms
- • First 3 months: prepay at the beginning of each month
- • After 3 months: invoiced at month-end, Net 30
- • Detailed time logs and task summaries included with every invoice
What you get
- • Full transparency: every hour is tracked and documented
- • Continuous delivery: working software every two weeks
- • Flexibility to change direction, reprioritize, or pause
- • Ongoing communication: weekly syncs and Slack access
Risks and limitations
- • Total cost is not fixed and depends on scope evolution
- • Requires active involvement from your side for sprint planning and feedback
- • Not ideal if you need strict budget certainty for approvals
Example projects
SaaS product (evolving scope)
$120k–$250k
12–16 weeks, continuous iteration
iOS + Android app
$150k–$300k
16–20 weeks, cross-platform challenges
Platform migration
$200k–$500k
20–30 weeks, high complexity
Average monthly spend
A typical 3-person team (1 senior, 1 mid-level, 1 junior) at 160 hours/month costs approximately $20,000–$30,000/month.
Model 03
Dedicated teams
Best for long-term partnerships, ongoing product development, and continuous maintenance. Your team works exclusively on your project.
When to use it
- • You need ongoing development, not just a one-time project
- • You want the consistency of an internal team without hiring overhead
- • Your product requires continuous maintenance, updates, and iteration
- • You prefer predictable monthly costs over variable hourly billing
How it works
- 01. We assign specific engineers and designers to your project
- 02. They work exclusively for you during the contract period
- 03. Monthly contracts, renewable and adjustable
- 04. Weekly syncs, shared Slack channel, and full visibility into work
Monthly pricing by team size
- • 2-person team (1 senior + 1 mid-level): $10,000–$15,000/month
- • 3-person team (1 senior + 1 mid + 1 junior): $12,000–$18,000/month
- • 5-person team (full stack + design + DevOps): $20,000–$30,000/month
Prices include all overhead: management, tools, infrastructure, and benefits.
Payment terms
- • Monthly prepayment at the start of each contract period
- • 30-day notice required to adjust team size or pause
- • Annual contracts available at a 10% discount
What you get
- • Dedicated engineers who learn your product and codebase deeply
- • Faster iteration and better code quality through continuity
- • Flexibility to scale the team up or down as your needs change
- • Long-term partnership mindset: we grow with your company
Typical use cases
- • Post-launch maintenance and feature development
- • Extending an in-house team that needs more capacity
- • Ongoing product iteration based on user feedback
- • Technical support and infrastructure management
Who uses this model
Startups post-Series A that need to scale engineering capacity quickly without recruiting headcount.
Established SaaS companies that want a reliable partner for maintenance, updates, and new feature development.
Product teams that prefer stable monthly costs and long-term relationships over project-based engagements.
Compared to hiring
Time to onboard
2 weeks vs. 3–6 months for full-time hire
Total cost (US-based)
~40% lower than salary + benefits + recruiting
Flexibility
Scale up or down with 30 days notice
Not sure which model fits?
Schedule a call and we will help you choose the right engagement model for your project stage, budget, and goals.