Your Project. Your Terms.
Whether you're building from scratch, replacing a system that isn't working, or rescuing one that was left behind, pick the engagement model that fits.
Prepaid Hours
This is for you if... you need a developer on your team's schedule and want to direct the work yourself. You know what needs to be built. You need the hands to build it.
- You set priorities day-to-day
- Dedicated developer on your schedule
- Works inside your tools and processes
- Scales up or down monthly
Delivery Credits
This is for you if... you want to buy outcomes instead of hours. You tell us what you need built, we scope it, and the price is locked before work starts. If we underestimate, we eat the difference.
- Price locked per task before work starts
- We absorb overruns. You pay what was quoted.
- More credits = more reserved development focus = faster throughput
- Meetings and communication are free
Try it first: One-month pilot on Sustain, no quarterly commitment required.
Every credit includes project management, development, QA, and communication. No separate charges.
Fixed Price
This is for you if... you have a defined project and want to know the total cost before a single line of code is written. You need budget certainty and a clear scope of work.
- Paid discovery, then detailed SOW, then fixed quote
- Total cost known before build starts
- Defined milestones and deliverables
- Full code ownership from day one
Discovery delivers: Written assessment, technical spec, and fixed quote. Yours to keep even if you don't proceed.
Quick Comparison
| Prepaid Hours | Delivery Credits | Fixed Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You're buying | Developer time | Completed deliverables | A finished project |
| Price certainty | Fixed hourly rate, variable total | Locked per task. We absorb overruns. | Total cost known upfront |
| Who directs the work | You, day to day | Collaborative. You prioritize, we execute. | Defined in SOW |
| Scope changes | Anytime. You're buying time. | Re-scoped and re-quoted per task | Change order required |
| Best for | Staff augmentation, fluid priorities | Ongoing development, maintenance, mixed workloads | Defined builds, new products, budget-locked projects |
| Starting at | $5,700/mo | $5,700/mo | $3,000 discovery |
| Code ownership | ✓ Always yours | ✓ Always yours | ✓ Always yours |
Already Have a System That Isn't Working?
We regularly inherit codebases from other teams and vendors. If you're stuck with software you didn't build, can't fully access, or can barely maintain, that's where a lot of our work starts.
First step: we assess what you have and give you an honest answer about whether to fix it or replace it. Sometimes the right call is to start over. Sometimes it's not. We'll tell you which.
Your code is yours. Always.
Repositories, documentation, deployment configs. You get access from day one. No negotiation. No hostage situation.
We'll recommend the right engagement model for your project. No pitch, no commitment.
Book a Discovery SessionSecurity and Data Handling
Our entire team is US-based. NDAs are executed before every engagement. All code and data stay in controlled environments: private repositories, encrypted connections, access-limited infrastructure.
AI tools we use for development don't process or store your client data. For healthcare clients and regulated industries, we sign BAAs and work within your compliance requirements.
What Our Clients Ship
A mid-size manufacturer replaced spreadsheet-based production tracking with real-time dashboards, automated quality checks, and floor-level visibility. Weekly batch reporting became live data in under two months.
A growing company inherited a web app from an offshore vendor who disappeared. No docs, no tests. We stabilized the system, wrote tests, rebuilt the deployment pipeline, and shipped features again within the first month.
A financial services firm modernized a legacy platform that couldn't meet new compliance requirements. We rebuilt in phases, keeping the existing system running. Compliance reporting that took days now runs automatically.
A home health agency outgrew its low-code scheduling platform. We replaced a patchwork of Zapier automations and manual spreadsheets with a purpose-built system that handles shift assignments, credential tracking, and compliance documentation in one place.
You're Not Locked In
Clients move between models as their needs change. A fixed-price build often transitions into delivery credits for ongoing maintenance. An hourly engagement can shift to credits when you want price protection on deliverables. We'll help you figure out which model makes sense as your project evolves.
Not Sure Which Model Fits?
Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll ask about your current systems and goals. You'll walk away with a recommendation on which model fits, whether or not you hire us.