Transparent engagement models. No surprises.
Different projects need different commercial models. Pick the one that fits your situation — or talk to us and we'll recommend the right structure.
Three ways to work with us
Fixed Price
Fixed quote
You know the cost and delivery date before we write a single line of code. Ideal when requirements are fully agreed and budget certainty is critical.
Works best when…
- Clear, locked-down requirements
- Delivery-by-a-date projects
- MVP or v1 builds
- Budget approval needed upfront
Time & Materials
Hourly / sprint
Pay for what you use and change direction freely. Best when requirements evolve as the product develops — you get speed without the constraint of a fixed spec.
Works best when…
- Product discovery in progress
- Complex integrations with unknowns
- Agile product iteration
- Research-heavy or experimental work
Dedicated Team
Monthly retainer
A senior team that's yours — billed monthly, scaling up or down as needed. They use your tools, attend your standups, and ship like your own engineers.
Works best when…
- Long-term product development
- Staff augmentation
- Extending in-house capacity
- Consistent quarterly roadmaps
Not sure which model fits?
Most projects start from a free scoping call. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and recommend what makes sense — no pressure, no obligation.
Included on every engagement
Regardless of model or budget — these are non-negotiable standards on every Being Idea project.
Sprint planning & demos
Every engagement runs in 2-week sprints with a demo at the end of each cycle.
Peer code reviews
All code is reviewed by a second senior engineer before merging — no exceptions.
Daily async updates
End-of-day written updates so you're never wondering where things stand.
QA throughout delivery
Automated tests and manual QA run alongside development, not just at launch.
Project management
We run the board, the backlog, and the blockers. You focus on the product.
NDA & IP assignment
All code is yours. We sign NDAs and IP assignment agreements on every engagement.
Timezone coverage
Teams available across IST, ET, AEST, NZST, and GMT — real overlap, not just on-call.
Post-launch support
30 days of post-launch bug fixes and monitoring included on every project.
We invoice in your currency
Pay in your local currency via bank transfer or Wise. No FX surprises.
USD
US Dollar
GBP
British Pound
AUD
Australian Dollar
NZD
New Zealand Dollar
AED
UAE Dirham
EUR
Euro
CAD
Canadian Dollar
INR
Indian Rupee
Pricing questions, answered
Still have questions? Book a free call and we'll walk you through everything.
Talk to the TeamDo you publish hourly rates?
We don't publish fixed rates because cost depends on team composition, project complexity, and engagement length. What we can say: our rates are significantly below equivalent UK, US, or Australian agencies — and we'll give you a transparent quote after a short scoping call.
Can I start small and scale up?
Absolutely. Many clients start with a small Fixed Price discovery sprint to de-risk the project, then move to a Dedicated Team once we know each other. You're never locked in.
How do you handle scope changes on Fixed Price?
We use a clear change-request process. If something changes after sign-off, we assess the impact and agree a new cost before proceeding. No surprises.
What currency do you invoice in?
We invoice in your preferred currency — USD, GBP, AUD, NZD, EUR, AED, CAD, or INR. We also accept Wise and international bank transfers with no hidden fees.
Is there a minimum engagement size?
For Fixed Price projects, our minimum is typically a 4-week engagement. For Dedicated Team, we work best with 3-month minimum commitments — though we're happy to discuss shorter trials.
How quickly can you start?
After agreeing scope and signing contracts, most engagements kick off within 1–2 weeks. For staff augmentation, we can often place a senior engineer within days.
Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you're building and we'll come back with a transparent quote within one business day.