Pricing / Growth Tier - Dedicated coding capacity for your backlog
Growth is straightforward. You have a backlog. You have tech debt. Your team is busy shipping features. You need someone to execute—to handle the work you can't reach, to refactor what's slowing you down, to ship features on your requirements.
That's Growth. $8,000/month, month-to-month. We integrate into your workflow, execute from your backlog, and communicate however works best for you. You control priorities. We deliver quality code.
What's included - Dedicated execution capacity
Growth gives you real coding capacity. You're not getting light support or tactical fixes—you're getting consistent development work. Full-stack. On your roadmap. Integrated into your process. Here's what that means.
- Everything in Startup.
Everything from Startup—audits, security hardening, AWS setup, integrations, PR reviews, and support—stays. Growth builds on that foundation with dedicated coding work.
- Regular Feature Execution.
You send priorities. We ship. New features, API endpoints, user-facing work, admin tools—whatever's on your backlog. We work from your requirements and deliver quality code that fits your product vision. No surprises, no scope creep.
- Tech Debt & Refactoring Work.
Your team is busy with feature velocity. Tech debt piles up. We handle the refactoring backlog your team can't reach. Modernizing legacy patterns, improving testability, cleaning up architectural cruft. The work that makes the codebase better but never gets prioritized.
- Database & Performance Optimization.
Slow queries. N+1 problems. Missing indexes. We find them and fix them. We refactor database schemas as your product evolves, optimize queries, and improve frontend performance. This is execution-focused—fixing what's broken or bottlenecking, not running proactive load tests.
- AWS Infrastructure Work.
We handle AWS optimization on your behalf. Right-sizing instances, identifying cost waste, configuring auto-scaling, optimizing database costs. You get reliable performance and predictable costs without having to manage it yourself.
- Automated Testing Setup & Maintenance.
If you don't have tests, we build testing infrastructure and start. If you do, we maintain and expand coverage. Unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests. We catch regressions before they ship.
- Full-Stack Development.
Frontend (React, Next.js, Angular), backend, databases, APIs, DevOps—we own the whole stack. You don't coordinate across specialists. One person knows your system and executes end-to-end.
- Integration Into Your Process.
We don't impose process. We fit into yours. Your standup? We attend (schedule permitting). Linear? We work in Linear. Jira? We work in Jira. Async updates via email? That works too. Communication is key to this work, so whether that's multiple update emails a week or quick Slack messages, we adapt to what works for you.
- Priority Support (12–24 hr response).
Faster response times than Startup. Blocking issue? We triage within 12-24 hours. Questions? We're available and responsive. You get priority over other commitments.
How it works in practice - Real scenarios where Growth fits
Growth works best when you have a clear backlog and know what you need built. Here's what it looks like in practice.
"We're shipping features but drowning in tech debt"
You're moving fast. Features ship every sprint. But your codebase is accumulating debt. Refactoring gets deprioritized because features pay the bills. You hire us on Growth. We handle the refactoring backlog—modernizing old patterns, improving testability, cleaning up the cruft your team doesn't have time for. Every month your codebase gets better. Your team ships faster because they're not fighting legacy code.
"We have a small engineering team"
You're 3 engineers building a product. You don't have capacity for optimization work or tech debt. You bring us on Growth. We're like the extra capacity you need. We execute from your backlog, handle the infrastructure work, refactor what's slowing you down. Your small team ships like a bigger team because we're covering the work you can't reach.
"We scaled up from Startup"
You started with us on Startup. We audited your codebase, patched vulnerabilities, set up AWS. Now you're growing. You need more feature development. You upgrade to Growth. We increase the coding work, integrate more deeply into your process, and handle the backlog items your team can't get to. The partnership scales with you.
"We built with AI and it works but it's fragile"
You shipped fast with AI. It works, but it's messy. You need someone to execute refactors, add testing, optimize performance, and ship new features. You go straight to Growth (not Startup) because you need coding capacity. We audit critical paths, build testing infrastructure, refactor fragile code, and ship new features. Within 3 months your app is more reliable and performant, and you have confidence to scale.
Setting expectations - How we integrate and communicate
Growth is straightforward. You own priorities. We execute. Communication is flexible—we adapt to how you work. Here's what to expect.
- You get dedicated coding capacity.
This isn't part-time support or code reviews. You're getting consistent development work—features, refactoring, optimization. We execute from your backlog, not just review other people's work.
- We integrate into your workflow.
Standups, Slack, email, Jira, Linear, Notion—we work how you work. Communication is key, so whether that's attending your standup or sending daily updates, we adapt.
- You control priorities.
You own the backlog. You decide what gets built. We'll suggest optimizations or flag architectural concerns, but you're in control. This is a contractor relationship.
- Tech debt gets addressed.
Alongside features, we're tackling the refactoring work your team can't reach. Your codebase improves every month.
- Flexibility still exists.
Month-to-month. If things slow down, drop to Startup. If things accelerate, upgrade to Enterprise. No lock-in.
A typical Growth month looks like:
Week 1: You send your backlog priorities for the month. We align on scope and start executing.
Weeks 1–4: Features ship. Refactoring work happens. We integrate into your standups, Slack, or email updates (whatever you prefer). PRs get reviewed and merged. Performance improvements are made.
As needed: Syncs happen as needed—not scheduled, but available. If something needs discussion, we align. If everything's running smooth, communication flows async.
End of month: We send a summary: what shipped, what was refactored, performance/cost improvements, and what's coming.
Pricing - Serious capacity, serious value
$8,000 per month. Month-to-month flexibility. You can downgrade to Startup if work gets lighter, or upgrade to Enterprise if you need full partnership.
What's included
- ✓Everything in Startup
- ✓Regular feature execution and ownership
- ✓Continuous tech debt paydown and refactoring
- ✓Database and performance optimization
- ✓AWS infrastructure optimization and cost reduction
- ✓Automated testing setup and maintenance
- ✓Full-stack development (frontend, backend, infra)
- ✓Integration into your workflow and process
- ✓Priority support (12–24 hr response)
Starting at
$8,000
/month
Month-to-month, no lock-in
Cancel anytime. Downgrade to Startup if work gets lighter. Upgrade to Enterprise if you need a full-time partner. We're confident the work keeps you around.
Serious value
You're getting consistent feature execution, refactoring capacity, and someone who knows your system. No hiring costs, no onboarding, no knowledge silos.
Is Growth right for you? - Quick comparison
Growth is the sweet spot for teams with a clear backlog and limited internal capacity. Here's when to pick it.
| Tier | Best for | Work type | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup | Light support, tactical work, maintenance | Audits, fixes, integrations | Async-first, flexible |
| Growth | Regular features, tech debt backlog, team capacity gap | Feature execution, refactoring, optimization | Integrated into your process, syncs as-needed |
| Enterprise | Full partnership, strategic ownership, scaling fast | Features, strategy, proactive work, architecture | Weekly syncs, deep partnership |
Choose Growth if:
- ✓ You have a clear backlog
- ✓ Your team is busy and can't reach tech debt
- ✓ You need consistent coding capacity
- ✓ You want someone integrated into your process
- ✓ You control priorities and we execute
Consider Startup if:
- ✓ You need lighter, more flexible support
- ✓ Work is sporadic or maintenance-heavy
- ✓ You want to test the waters first
- ✓ You don't have a consistent backlog yet
Consider Enterprise if:
- ✓ You need full-time equivalent engineer
- ✓ You're scaling fast and need proactive work
- ✓ You need strategic input on major decisions
- ✓ You need dedicated architecture ownership
The math - What Growth actually costs vs. what you get
$8,000/month is real money. Here's what it actually buys you.
Hiring a full-time engineer
Salary: $100k–$150k/year
Benefits: $20k–$30k/year
Taxes/overhead: $30k–$40k/year
Total: $150k–$220k/year
Plus onboarding time, context switching, knowledge silos.
Growth tier with us
Monthly: $8,000
Annual: $96,000
Savings: $54k–$124k/year
Plus immediate expertise, no hiring costs, month-to-month flexibility.
Other wins
- →Immediate expertise: No ramp-up time. We know how to ship quality code from day one.
- →No knowledge silos: If you lose an engineer, we're still there. Continuity and reliability.
- →Flexibility: Month-to-month. Scale up to Enterprise, down to Startup as needed.
- →Quality focus: We're not just shipping—we're building for sustainability.
- →Cost optimization: We often reduce AWS costs by 20–40%, which can offset or cover our fee entirely.