Pricing — Scoped, not menu-priced

We price around the problem, not a menu.

No two builds are the same, so we don't publish fixed tiers that would overcharge a small job or understate a complex one. Every engagement is scoped to what it actually needs — and you get the price in writing before any work starts.

// How we structure work

Engagement models

Four ways to work with us. Each is priced to fit the shape of the work — once, or per month against an agreed level of effort.

  1. 01

    Fixed-scope build

    For a defined project with clear boundaries — a new application, an e-commerce store, a content site, or a self-contained feature. We agree the scope, deliverables, and a fixed price up front, so there are no surprises at the end.

    You get A written scope, an agreed timeline, the built & tested product, and a clean handover.

    Typical timeline 4–8 weeks for most builds; smaller features ship faster.

  2. 02

    Retainer

    For teams that need ongoing development capacity without hiring in-house — continuous feature work, maintenance, and a partner who already knows the codebase.

    You get A reserved block of senior engineering time each month, prioritized however you choose, with async communication and predictable monthly billing.

    Typical commitment Monthly, with a three-month minimum so we can plan around your roadmap.

  3. 03

    Audit

    For a second opinion on something you already have — a codebase, a live site, or a launch you're unsure about. We review and report; we don't touch anything without your sign-off.

    You get A written report with prioritized, actionable findings across performance, security, code health, and SEO/GEO. You decide what to fix; we can quote the fixes separately.

    Typical timeline 1–2 weeks depending on the size of the system.

  4. 04

    Post-launch support

    For keeping a shipped product healthy. We don't disappear at deploy time.

    You get Monitoring, dependency and security updates, bug fixes, and incremental feature work — available as its own plan or bundled into a retainer, sized to the product.

// The variables

What drives cost

  • 01

    Scope

    How much there is to build, and how well-defined it is going in. Tight, clear scope is cheaper than open-ended discovery.

  • 02

    Stack & integrations

    A standalone app costs less than one wired into payments, ERPs, third-party APIs, or legacy systems.

  • 03

    Timeline

    A compressed deadline costs more than a comfortable one, because it changes how we staff the work.

  • 04

    Ongoing vs one-off

    A single build is priced once; a retainer or support plan is priced per month against an agreed level of effort.

// Honest fit

Who we're the right fit for

A good fit

Founders, agencies, and SMBs who want production-grade software they can rely on — not the cheapest possible draft. We take on full builds, ongoing partnerships, and audits.

Not a fit

One-off micro-tasks — a single plugin tweak, a five-minute CSS change. For work like that, a freelancer marketplace will serve you better and faster.

// The process

How to get a quote

  1. 1

    Tell us about the project

    Via the contact page — what you're building, your stack if you have one, and your timeline.

  2. 2

    Scoping

    A short async thread to pin down scope and surface unknowns.

  3. 3

    Written proposal

    Scope, deliverables, timeline, and a fixed price (or a clear retainer rate). You approve before anything starts.

We reply to new inquiries within 1–2 business days.

// Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a project with obalaban cost?

We don't publish fixed prices, because every project is scoped to what it actually needs — a small feature build and a full e-commerce platform are not the same number. After a short scoping conversation we send a written proposal with the scope, timeline, and a fixed price, so you know the cost before any work begins.

Do you have a minimum project size?

We focus on full builds, ongoing retainers, and audits rather than one-off micro-tasks. If you need a single small tweak, a freelancer marketplace will usually serve you faster; if you need production-grade software built or maintained properly, that's exactly what we do.

How long does a typical project take?

It depends on scope, but as a rough guide: audits run 1–2 weeks, and most fixed-scope builds land in 4–8 weeks. Tightly defined features ship faster; large applications with many integrations take longer. We commit to a specific timeline in the written proposal.

Do you charge a fixed price or by the hour?

Both, depending on the work. Fixed-scope builds are quoted as a single fixed price so you carry no overrun risk. Ongoing work (retainers and support) is priced monthly against an agreed level of effort. We confirm which model applies before starting.

// AI agent deployment

Self-Hosted AI Agent Setup

We install and harden self-hosted AI agents — Hermes Agent and OpenClaw — on infrastructure you own. Fixed-price setups, optional monthly care.

  • Personal Agent Setup

    $497 one-time

    One agent, hardened VPS deployment, up to 2 messaging channels, full handover.

  • Business Agent Deployment

    $1,297 one-time

    Approval-based workflows, team access, monitoring and backups, 30 days support.

  • Managed Care

    $149 /month

    Updates, security patching, skill audits, monthly health report.

Full details, process, and FAQ — See the full AI agent setup service

// Let's talk

Ready to scope your project?

Tell us what you're building. We send a written proposal — scope, timeline, fixed price — before any work begins.

Get a quote