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How we price, and how your money is protected

September 12, 2026

Software pricing is murky on purpose almost everywhere. Ours is written down so you can compare it with anyone else's before we ever speak.

Paid discovery comes first

A short, paid engagement that produces a written scope, a fixed price and a map of your process. It is yours to keep and to take elsewhere if you want a second quote.

Milestones, not one big leap of faith

Builds are split into milestones you approve as we go. A 50% deposit starts the work, with escrow available if you would rather a third party hold it.

Monthly plans stay month-to-month

Hosting, care plans, agent monitoring and search work are all cancellable. You can manage or cancel them yourself from the client portal at any time.

The short version

Fixed scope, staged payments, no lock-in. If a vendor will not put those in writing, ask why.

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