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Investment
This Isn't an Expense. It's an Investment in Something Real.
An expense is gone the day you pay it. What you put into your product stays with you: working software, the full source code with the rights to it, and documentation your team can build on after launch. So we treat your budget the same way: fixed in writing, no hidden costs, no lock-in.
- 100% source code handed over
- 0% markup on cloud and AI
- Fixed price, agreed in writing
- No surprise billing
Where are you today?
Three Ways to Start, Depending on Where You Are
Every idea is at a different stage, so we don't hand you a price list. We sit down first, listen, and understand what you're building. Then you get a fixed quote in writing, one that stays the same unless the scope changes, and any change is agreed with you before work begins.
Cost breakdown
Who Pays for What
So you always know where your money is going. Cloud and AI bills go straight to your own accounts, at the providers' prices. We never sit in the middle.
ItemWho paysHow it's billed
- DevelopmentOnesmiteFixed SOW price, paid by milestone
- Cloud hosting (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)YouBilled by the provider to your own account, at cost
- AI usage (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)YouYour own API keys, billed to you directly
- Domains, SSL and third-party toolsYouYour own accounts and subscriptions
- Studio markup on cloud or AINobody0%. We don't resell infrastructure
- Hourly billingNobodyNever. Every change is quoted and agreed first
Payment schedule
Your Payments Follow What You Can See
You pay in three steps. The first 40% starts the work; the other 60% is released only after you've tested the build and approved the launch.
- Gate 140%
Kickoff
Released when the SOW is signed. It covers discovery, architecture and design.
Paid in total40%Covers- Discovery
- Architecture & Design
- Gate 230%
Staging approved
Released after you have tested the working build on staging and approved it.
Paid in total70%Covers- Development
- Testing & Beta
- Gate 330%
Final sign-off
Released when you approve the live system and the handover is complete.
Paid in total100%Covers- Launch
- Support & Scale
After launch
After Launch, You Don't Carry This Alone
Going live isn't the finish line. It's the moment your system meets real users, and exactly when you shouldn't be on your own. Your support is written into the agreement, and you choose what suits you.
Ask about support01
60 days of free support
Bug fixes for anything you report, with agreed response times, included when you sign an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).
02
Ongoing care through an AMC
Bug fixes, updates and upkeep for a fixed yearly fee, agreed before the first 60 days end. New features are quoted separately.
03
Or take it fully in-house
Prefer to run things yourselves? You get the complete code, documentation and training, so your own team can run and change it with confidence. No strings attached.
FAQ
Questions About Investment
These are the questions we'd want answered before trusting anyone with our idea. So we answer them here, plainly.
How much does a custom software project cost?
Every project is different, so we don't work from a price list. We start with a free consultation to understand what you need, then send you a fixed quote for the agreed scope. That number stays the same unless the scope changes, and we never bill by the hour, so you always know exactly what you're paying for.
Why don't you publish fixed prices?
Because the same label can mean very different work. A dashboard for one team and a multi-site platform with payments can both be called a portal. Putting a number on the website before we understand your needs would either overcharge a simple project or mislead a complex one, and that wouldn't be honest. So we start with a free conversation, then send a fixed quote in writing. That number stays the same unless the scope changes.
Why don't you promise a delivery date up front?
Because promising a date before we understand your project wouldn't be honest. How long it takes depends on your architecture, how quickly feedback comes back, how ready your data is and which other systems we connect to. Once we've scoped it together, your agreement sets out a clear milestone schedule, and that's the plan we both hold to.
What if my idea changes while you're building it?
It probably will, and that's healthy. Real users teach you things no plan can. Small refinements inside the sprint we simply handle. For something bigger, we talk it through openly and put the change in writing with its own price and milestones, so there are never surprises on the invoice.
Who pays for cloud hosting and AI usage?
You do, directly. Cloud and AI bills go to your own accounts at the providers' own prices. We don't add a markup, and we don't sit in the middle of those bills.
Can we start small and grow later?
Yes, and it's often the wiser way to begin. A first version is priced on its own, so you can test your idea with real users before committing to a full platform. You only take the next step when you're ready.
Can our own developers take over after launch?
Absolutely. We build with clean, modular code, standard tools and proper documentation specifically so that any capable team can step in without friction. The code is yours, and you're never tied to us.
What happens after the software goes live?
We hand over documentation and train your team so nobody is left guessing. If you choose Onesmite for ongoing maintenance and sign an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), your first 60 days of SLA-backed support are free: bug fixes for anything you report, with agreed response times. After that, the AMC covers bug fixes, updates and upkeep for a fixed yearly fee. New features are quoted separately.
Let's build together
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Share your requirements and let's explore how we can help your business grow with technology.
What happens next
- 1
Tell us about your idea
- 2
Get a fixed quote in writing
Approve it, and we start building