Three ways to work with us, and how each is priced.
Different projects need different commercial models. Pick the one that fits your situation, or talk to us and we'll recommend one.
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 will change as the product develops, because you're not tied to 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 works only on your product, billed monthly and scaled up or down as needed. They use your tools and join your standups 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 questions and recommend what makes sense. There's no obligation.
Included on every engagement
Whatever the model or budget, every Being Idea project gets these.
Sprint planning & demos
Every engagement runs in 2-week sprints with a demo at the end of each cycle.
Peer code reviews
A second senior engineer reviews every change before it's merged.
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, sprint by sprint.
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 overlap
Working hours arranged to overlap yours, whether you're on ET, GMT, AEST or NZST.
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
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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. Our rates are well below equivalent agencies in the UK, US or Australia, and we'll give you a clear 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 USD, GBP, AUD, NZD, EUR, AED, CAD or INR, whichever suits you. 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 a Dedicated Team, we prefer a 3-month minimum, though we're happy to discuss a shorter trial.
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.