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Choose the engagement model that fits your needs. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Project-Based

Fixed scope, fixed price for well-defined projects

Starting at $25,000

Best for:

MVP builds, migrations, specific feature development

Example projects:

  • $25-35K: Stripe integration, admin dashboard, API migration
  • $50-75K: MVP web app, design system, Rails upgrade
  • $100-150K: Platform modernization, AI feature build, multi-service migration

What's included:

  • Detailed project scope and timeline
  • Fixed price with milestone payments
  • Dedicated engineering team
  • Weekly progress demos
  • Post-launch support (30 days)
  • Complete documentation and handoff
  • Source code ownership

Not included:

  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Scope changes (billed separately)
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Time & Materials

Flexible engagement for evolving requirements

$150-200/hour

Best for:

Ongoing development, R&D, exploratory work

Example projects:

  • Technical debt cleanup with evolving priorities
  • R&D work exploring AI feasibility
  • Emergency incident response and performance tuning

What's included:

  • Flexible scope and priorities
  • Pay only for actual time worked
  • Detailed time tracking and reports
  • Weekly or monthly billing
  • Easy to scale up or down
  • Cancel anytime with 2 weeks notice
  • Full transparency on hours and tasks

Not included:

  • Price predictability
  • Fixed deadlines
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Most Popular

Monthly Retainer

Reserved capacity for ongoing partnership

$15,000-40,000/month

Best for:

Platform teams needing consistent support

Example projects:

  • $15K/month: 80 hours, 1 senior engineer, ongoing features + support
  • $25K/month: 130 hours, 1.5 engineers, feature development + DevOps
  • $40K/month: 200 hours, 2 engineers, full platform team augmentation

What's included:

  • Guaranteed availability and response time
  • Predictable monthly cost
  • Priority scheduling
  • Proactive improvements and monitoring
  • Quarterly planning sessions
  • Slack/email support included
  • Unused hours roll over (up to 20%)

Not included:

  • Full-time dedication
  • After-hours emergency support
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Staff Augmentation

Vetted engineers embedded directly into your team

$12,000-18,000/month per engineer

Best for:

Teams with internal leadership needing extra capacity

Example projects:

  • Senior full-stack engineer for feature development
  • DevOps engineer for infrastructure management
  • Frontend specialist to build out design system

What's included:

  • Rigorous candidate scoring system
  • Technical assessments and coding evaluations
  • Background checks on all candidates
  • Client fit interviews before placement
  • Engineers work as part of your team
  • You manage priorities and workflows
  • Full-time or part-time options
  • Flexible contract lengths (3+ months)
  • Replace engineers if not a fit
  • Technical oversight included
  • Typical placement in 4-6 weeks

Not included:

  • Project management
  • Architecture decisions
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Not sure which model fits?

Most clients start with a discovery call where we discuss your needs, timeline, and budget. We'll recommend the best engagement model and provide a detailed estimate.

Discovery calls are free and typically last 30-45 minutes. No sales pressure, just honest conversation about whether we're a good fit.

Compare Engagement Models

FeatureProject-BasedTime & MaterialsMonthly RetainerStaff Augmentation
Price Predictability✅ High❌ Variable✅ Fixed✅ Fixed
Scope Flexibility❌ Limited✅ High✅ High✅ High
Minimum CommitmentFull project1 week1 month3 months
Best Timeline4-12 weeksOngoing3-12 months3+ months
Project Management✅ Included✅ Included✅ Included❌ Your team

Our Guarantees & Protections

We take the risk out of engineering partnerships with clear guarantees and transparent practices.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not happy with deliverables at any milestone, we'll work to make it right at no additional cost. For Time & Materials and Retainers, you can cancel with 2 weeks notice.

Milestone-Based Payments

Pay as we deliver, not upfront. You see working code and validate progress before paying for the next phase. No large retainers or deposits required.

NDA & IP Protection

We sign mutual NDAs before discussing confidential information. All work product and IP created during the engagement belongs to you. Source code ownership is guaranteed.

Complete Documentation

Every engagement includes comprehensive documentation, architecture diagrams, and team training. You'll understand exactly how everything works and can maintain it independently.

30-Day Post-Launch Support

Project-Based engagements include 30 days of post-launch support for bugs and issues related to our work. We don't disappear after delivery—we ensure everything runs smoothly.

Clear Scope & Estimates

You'll receive detailed estimates with scope breakdown, timeline, and team composition before signing anything. No surprises or hidden costs.

Zero-Risk Way to Get Started

Most clients start with a small project ($25-50K) to validate our work before committing to larger initiatives. You see our quality and process firsthand with minimal risk. If we don't deliver, you don't pay for that milestone.

Pricing & Engagement FAQs

Common questions about our engagement models and pricing

It depends on your needs: Project-Based works for clearly defined work with fixed budgets. Time & Materials suits evolving requirements. Retainers are best for ongoing partnerships. Staff Augmentation fits teams that need extra capacity but have internal technical leadership. We can help you decide on a discovery call.

Projects range from $25K (small feature or integration) to $200K+ (full platform builds or major migrations). Most clients start with a smaller project ($25-50K) to build trust, then scale up to larger initiatives or retainers.

We work with both. For early-stage startups, we recommend Time & Materials or smaller Project-Based engagements to maintain flexibility as you validate your product. Established companies often prefer Retainers or Staff Augmentation for predictable capacity.

On Project-Based engagements, we handle small changes within reason. Significant scope changes require a change order with adjusted timeline and pricing. For Time & Materials and Retainers, scope changes are naturally accommodated since you pay for actual work.

Yes. We sign mutual NDAs before discussing confidential information. All work product and IP created during the engagement belongs to you. We can work with your standard agreements or provide our own templates.

Project-Based engagements include 30 days of post-launch support for bugs and issues related to our work. This covers fixing defects, not adding new features. We can extend support through a Retainer or Time & Materials arrangement.

Timeline depends on the engagement type. Project-Based and Retainer engagements begin after a scoping and discovery phase. For Staff Augmentation, expect 4-6 weeks to source, vet, and place the right engineer—our process includes technical assessments, coding evaluations, and background checks to ensure a strong fit for your team.

Absolutely. Most clients start with a smaller project or pilot engagement (4-8 weeks) to build trust and validate our work. Once we understand your systems and team, we can scale to larger projects or ongoing retainers.

We have a 100% satisfaction policy. If you are not happy with deliverables at any milestone, we will work to make it right at no additional cost. For Time & Materials and Retainers, you can cancel with 2 weeks notice if things are not working out.

Yes. We provide detailed estimates after a discovery call or paid discovery phase. Estimates include scope breakdown, timeline, team composition, and pricing. You will know exactly what you are getting before signing a contract.

On fixed-price Project-Based engagements, we eat the cost overruns—that's our risk to manage. We only ask for change orders if you add significant new scope. For Time & Materials and Retainers, you have full visibility into hours worked and can adjust scope or pause work at any time.

You should, when you find the right people. Hiring takes 3-6 months and costs $30K+ per engineer in recruiting fees. Our rigorously vetted engineers deliver results while you hire, giving you flexibility without long-term commitment. Many clients use us to validate architecture before committing to full-time hires, or to handle work spikes without permanent headcount.

Three ways: (1) Milestone-based payments mean you see working code before paying for the next phase. (2) We provide references from similar clients you can talk to. (3) Most clients start with a small project ($25-50K) to validate our work before larger commitments.

You own everything: source code, documentation, deployment scripts, and architecture diagrams. We include knowledge transfer and team training so you're self-sufficient. Many clients keep us on a small retainer (10-20 hours/month) for ongoing support and strategic guidance.

Not Sure Which Model Fits Your Needs?

Most clients aren't sure at first. Schedule a free consultation and we'll send you a detailed proposal with options and estimates within 48 hours.