Rates
| Role | Rate | Typical work |
|---|---|---|
| Full-stack engineer | from $100 / hour | Web apps, APIs, dashboards, integrations, ERP modules, AI features, deployment |
| Native core development (Android / iOS) | $300 / hour | Platform-specific features, performance-critical or hardware-linked mobile work |
| QA / testing | from $20 / hour | Manual, automation, performance and security testing: see testing services |
| Fixed-price packages | from $50/year | Simple 4-page site $50/year; strong SEO-ready site $250 once (first-year hosting + SSL included) + $50/year from year two (domain not included); scoped ERP and app builds |
Which engagement model fits?
| Model | Best when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed price | Scope is clear and stable (websites, defined modules) | Changes after sign-off are change requests |
| Hourly / time and materials | Product is evolving, discovery-heavy work | Needs good prioritisation and weekly check-ins |
| Dedicated engineer or team | Continuous roadmap and several months of work | Requires a clear owner on your side |
| Retainer (support) | Live product needing fixes, updates and monitoring | Define response times and included hours |
Full-stack vs native: which do you need?
Most business apps are well served by a cross-platform framework (Flutter or React Native) built by full-stack engineers at the lower rate. Choose native core development when you need deep platform capabilities (advanced camera, Bluetooth devices, background services, heavy graphics) or the best possible performance on one platform. A common pattern is a cross-platform app with a small native module built at the native rate. Our project and hours planner shows both routes.
How we keep hours (and your bill) low
- AI-assisted development for boilerplate, tests and refactoring, with engineer review.
- Reusable components for auth, payments, notifications and admin panels.
- Short weekly milestones with demos.
- Clear estimates before work starts and regular progress-versus-budget updates.
What you own
- Source code and repositories
- Cloud accounts and data
- Documentation and handover
- No lock-in; we can hand over to your team any time
Example budgets
| Need | Approach | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|
| Brochure website | Fixed package | Simple 4-page site $50/year; strong SEO-ready site $250 once (first-year hosting + SSL included) + $50/year from year two (domain not included) |
| Fix and deploy an AI-built app | Hourly review, then fix | Review 4–8 h at $100/h, then fixes scoped |
| MVP web app | Fixed milestones or hourly | Often 120–400 hours depending on scope (see the planner) |
| Native module in a cross-platform app | Hourly native work | $300/h for the native portion only |
How to brief an engineer for an accurate estimate
- Describe the user and the one outcome the product must deliver.
- List the screens or journeys, even roughly.
- Name integrations (payments, maps, WhatsApp, accounting).
- Say where it will be used (web, Android, iOS) and how many users.
- Share any existing code, designs or documents.
Talk to an engineer From $100/h
Describe the product. We recommend the right model and a plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is your hourly rate for a full-stack developer?
Our full-stack engineers start from $100 per hour. Native core development is $300 per hour.
Why is native development more expensive?
It needs deeper platform-specific expertise and separate codebases for Android and iOS, which raises both skill level and effort.
Can I get a fixed price instead of hourly?
Yes, for well-defined scopes. Websites start at $50 per year (simple 4-page) or $250 for a strong SEO-ready site (then $50 per year for hosting and SSL), and we quote fixed prices for scoped apps and ERP modules.
Do you use AI coding tools?
Yes, with engineer review, tests and security checks before anything ships.
Can I hire a developer for just a few hours?
Yes. Small fixes, deployments and reviews can be done on a short hourly basis.
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