Dynaris
Engagement pricing

Engagement pricing for custom software

Starting-at ranges for Discovery Sprint, build milestones, and post-launch retainers. Fixed price comes after fit is confirmed.

Typical v1 engagements start at $25,000. Paid Discovery Sprint required before fixed-price build.

Discovery Sprint

$3,500Typically $3,500–$7,500

1–2 weeks

Paid workflow audit, scope document, architecture, and fixed build quote.

  • Workflow audit and integration map
  • Technical specification and wireframes
  • Fixed-scope build proposal with timeline
  • You own all deliverables even if you do not proceed
  • Fee credited toward build when you move forward
  • 100% upfront · Required before fixed-price build

Starts after preliminary conversation confirms fit

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Most common path

Build

$25,000Typical v1 engagements

8–20+ weeks

Fixed-scope milestones for production custom software and AI systems.

  • Workflow Builder from $25,000 · 8–12 weeks
  • Business Platform from $60,000 · 12–20 weeks
  • Product / SaaS from $120,000+ · 20+ weeks
  • Payment: 30% kickoff / 40% milestones / 30% delivery
  • Weekly demos and demo-able milestones
  • You own 100% of code and IP

Quoted after Discovery Sprint

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Retainer

$2Kper month

Ongoing

Post-launch support, iteration, and roadmap delivery.

  • SMB support: $2K–$8K/mo — fixes, hosting oversight, small enhancements
  • Active product dev: $8K–$25K/mo — roadmap, SLA, security patches
  • Maintenance: 15–25% of initial build annually
  • Monthly ROI and backlog review
  • AI tuning, analytics, and integration updates

Starts the month after launch

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Compare engagement phases

Preliminary conversation → Discovery Sprint → Build → Retainer. Each phase has a clear scope and deliverable.

DeliverableDiscovery SprintBuildRetainer
Starting investmentFrom $3,500From $25,000$2K–$25K/mo
Preliminary conversation
Workflow audit & scope doc——
Fixed build proposal—
Production software delivery——
Weekly demos
You own code & IP
Post-launch maintenance—15–25%/yr

Workflow Builder

From $25,000

8–12 weeks

Internal tool, auth, admin, 1–2 integrations

Business Platform

From $60,000

12–20 weeks

Custom CRM/portal, dashboards, 3–5 integrations

Product / SaaS

From $120,000

20+ weeks

Multi-tenant, CI/CD, analytics, compliance path

Enterprise

Custom quote

Custom

Regulated, high-scale — Discovery Sprint required

Ready to scope your build?

Start with a preliminary conversation. If we confirm fit, we move into a paid Discovery Sprint and deliver a fixed-scope proposal you own.

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20-minute fit check · Discovery Sprint after fit · Builds from $25K

Frequently asked questions

How engagements work, what Discovery Sprint includes, and what to expect after launch.