Engagement models
Flexible ways to work with us
Every project is different. Pick the model that matches your scope, budget and how involved you want to be. We'll help you choose on a free consultation.
Choose your model
Three proven engagement models
All models include a dedicated point of contact, transparent reporting, full IP ownership and our standard quality process.
Fixed Price
A clear scope, a fixed quote and a committed timeline.
Best for
- Websites, landing pages and well-defined apps
- MVPs with a clear feature list
- Teams that need budget certainty up front
How it works
We run a short discovery to lock the scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria, then quote one fixed price with milestones. Changes are handled through a simple change-request process.
Billing
Milestone-based payments tied to agreed deliverables.
- Detailed scope document and milestone plan
- Fixed price, so no surprise invoices
- Demo and sign-off at every milestone
Dedicated Team
Your own full-time team, working as an extension of yours.
Best for
- Long-term products and SaaS platforms
- Startups scaling after an MVP
- Companies adding capacity without hiring in-house
How it works
We assemble developers, designers, QA and a project manager matched to your stack. They work only on your product, join your tools and rituals, and you set priorities every sprint.
Billing
A predictable monthly fee per team member.
- Hand-picked team with the right seniority mix
- Full control over the roadmap and priorities
- Scale the team up or down with notice
Time & Materials
Flexible, pay-for-actual-effort delivery for evolving scope.
Best for
- Products where requirements will change
- Ongoing enhancements, integrations and support
- R&D, AI experiments and prototypes
How it works
We agree a team, hourly or daily rates and a sprint cadence. You reprioritise freely between sprints and see exactly where every hour goes through timesheets and demos.
Billing
Monthly invoices for hours actually worked, with detailed timesheets.
- Freedom to change direction any sprint
- Transparent timesheets and burn reports
- Optional monthly budget cap
Side by side
Compare the models
| Criteria | Fixed Price | Dedicated Team | Time & Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Fixed and documented | Evolves with your roadmap | Flexible, sprint by sprint |
| Budget | Fixed up front | Fixed monthly per member | Varies with effort (cap optional) |
| Your involvement | Milestone reviews | High: you lead priorities | Medium: sprint planning & reviews |
| Typical duration | Weeks to a few months | 6+ months | Any length |
| Change handling | Change requests | Reprioritise anytime | Reprioritise each sprint |
Not sure yet? Start with discovery.
A short discovery phase turns your idea into a clear scope, architecture and estimate, so you can choose the right model with confidence. See how we work.
FAQ
Engagement model FAQs
Which engagement model should I choose?
Can we switch models later?
What happens if the scope changes on a fixed-price project?
Do you sign an NDA before we share project details?
How do I get a cost estimate?
Let's find the right model for your project
Book a free consultation. We'll understand your goals and recommend the engagement model, team and timeline that fit.