Key Points
- Scoping is the process of defining exactly what will be built before any price is agreed.
- A detailed scope document protects both the client and the agency from misaligned expectations.
- Fixed-price projects require a locked scope. Any change to scope changes the price.
- The discovery phase is not free work. It is the most valuable part of the engagement.
- A good agency will tell you when your budget does not match your scope before you sign anything.
Why Pricing Transparency Matters
The typical agency sales process hides pricing until a discovery call, a proposal document, and sometimes a second proposal. The practical effect is that clients waste hours in conversations that were never going to be a fit, and agencies waste the same time.
We would rather be direct.
This post explains how we think about project scoping and pricing, so you can figure out if we are a good fit before reaching out. No surprises if we end up working together.
What We Build and What It Costs
Our work spans five main categories. These are starting points, not ceilings. Scope drives cost.
Website and Mobile Development
A focused landing page or portfolio site starts from $2,500. This gets you a fast, well-designed, mobile-optimised site with a contact form and basic SEO. Typical delivery: 3 to 4 weeks.
A full web application with user authentication, a database, and custom business logic starts from $8,000. Most platforms in this range take 4 to 6 weeks.
A mobile app for iOS and/or Android, typically built with React Native, starts from $2,500. Simple apps take 6 weeks. More complex ones take 10 or more.
AI and SaaS Products
Integrating an AI API into an existing product starts from $3,000. This covers prompt engineering, API integration, basic setup, and testing.
A full AI-powered SaaS product with auth, database, AI pipeline, billing, and an admin panel starts from $12,000. These engagements typically run 8 to 14 weeks.
VR and Immersive Experiences
A WebGL or Three.js interactive experience for a marketing site starts from $4,000.
A full immersive product or spatial environment is scoped individually, typically between $10,000 and $30,000 or more.
Game Development
A simple browser or mobile game starts from $1,500. A full production game starts from $8,000, with the timeline depending heavily on scope.
Blockchain
Smart contract development with a basic frontend starts from $5,000. Full decentralised apps with complex functionality start at $15,000 or more.
What Drives Cost Up or Down
Scope clarity
The more clearly defined the requirements are at the start, the lower the risk of things growing beyond the original plan. That means lower cost. Vague briefs attract contingency pricing.
Design involvement
If you have an existing brand and design system, we build to it. If we are designing from scratch, add 20 to 30 percent to the engineering estimate.
Integration complexity
Third-party integrations like payment processors, CRMs, and external APIs add meaningful engineering time. Each one is a potential edge case.
Timeline pressure
Standard timelines are priced at our normal rate. Compressed timelines, under 3 weeks for significant scope, attract a rush premium.
How We Prefer to Work
Fixed-scope projects with a defined deliverable and payment structure are our default. We do not do open-ended monthly retainers for new clients. Defined scopes produce better outcomes for everyone.
We typically split payment: 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. For larger projects we may use a milestone structure.
Payments are accepted in crypto, including USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, and SOL, or by bank transfer. We work with clients globally.
The Right Way to Start
If your project fits into the ranges above and the approach sounds right, get in touch via the contact form or reach out directly on WhatsApp or Telegram. Describe what you are building, your timeline, and your rough budget. We will respond within 24 hours.
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