WhatsApp Dedicated Team vs Fixed Price vs Time and Materials
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120+ Projects launched
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Weekly Demos on a staging site
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3 models Fixed price, hourly or dedicated
How each model works
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Fixed price
We agree scope, price and timeline before start. You pay by milestones, and changes go through a short change request.
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Time and materials
You pay for actual hours worked, with weekly reports. Priorities can change from sprint to sprint.
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Dedicated team
Developers, PM and QA work only on your product for a monthly fee. You set priorities like with your own staff.
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Mix and switch
Many clients start with a fixed-price first release, then move to time and materials or a dedicated team.
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Support plans
After launch, a monthly plan covers updates, fixes and small changes.
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White label for agencies
Any of the three models can run under your agency brand.
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Three models side by side
Pick the model based on how clear your scope is and how long the work will last.
| Fixed price | Time and materials | Dedicated team | |
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| Budget control | High, set up front | Medium, weekly reports | High, fixed monthly fee |
| Flexibility to change scope | Low | High | High |
| Speed to start | After scope is agreed | Fast | 1-2 weeks |
| Your time needed | Low | Medium | High |
| Payment | By milestones | By hours worked | Monthly |
| Best for | Clear, one-off projects | Evolving or unclear scope | Long-term products and stores |
Pick your team size
Hourly work from $35 per hour, or a monthly plan with one month notice.
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Part-time developer
For stores with steady but light WooCommerce work.
from $2,200/month About 80 hours a month
- WooCommerce developer
- Fixed hours each week
- Works in your tools
- Monthly time report
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Full-time dedicated
For stores and products that need a developer every day.
from $4,000/month About 160 hours a month
- One developer on your project only
- Joins your stand-ups and sprints
- QA and PM support included
- Code review by our tech lead
- Replacement if the fit is wrong
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Team
For large builds, migrations or several stores at once.
from $10,000/month 2+ developers, PM, QA
- Developers, PM and QA
- Designer when needed
- Weekly demos on staging
- Scale the team monthly
- One point of contact
Prices are a guide. You get a fixed quote after a free discovery call.
What our clients say
How we pick the right model
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Discovery call
A free call about your goals, scope and deadline. Usually this week. -
Scope review
We check how clear the requirements are. For bigger projects, Discovery takes 1-2 weeks. -
Proposal
You get a recommended model, price and timeline within 2 business days. -
Start
Work begins with weekly demos on a staging site, whatever the model. -
Review
We review the model after the first release and switch if another fits better.
Stores we've built. Results
they've driven.
Not sure which model fits?
Book a free discovery call and get a recommendation with a quote within 2 business days.
Cooperation models FAQ
Short answers about how we price and run projects.
Dedicated team vs fixed price: which is better?
Fixed price is better for a clear, one-off project. A dedicated team is better for long-term work where priorities change often.
Is fixed price more expensive?
Not always. It includes a clear scope and less risk for you, while time and materials can cost less or more depending on changes.
What happens if I need changes on a fixed-price project?
We write a short change request with the cost and time impact. Work on it starts only after you approve.
Can I switch models later?
Yes. Many clients start with a fixed-price release and then move to time and materials or a dedicated team.
How do you report on time and materials work?
You get weekly time reports and a demo on staging, so you see where every hour went.
Which model do you use for support?
Support runs on a monthly plan with a set number of hours.
