Engagement models
Short answer: nSoft works in four ways - team extension (our engineers embed in your team), a dedicated delivery team (we own a defined part of your product), full project delivery from scratch, and fullstack consulting. Cost is driven by scope, team composition, and duration, billed as a predictable monthly amount or a fixed project price. No hidden fees.
Team extension
For: CTOs with an existing team that needs more senior capacity now
nSoft engineers embed directly into your team, your processes, and your codebase. You keep full control; we add velocity.
Billing: monthly, per engineer
Dedicated delivery team
For: Teams that want a defined part of the product owned end-to-end
A managed nSoft squad takes full ownership of a feature area or service and delivers it on time, to your standards.
Billing: monthly, per team
Project from scratch
For: Founders building a new product or MVP
Needs assessment and strategic planning through design, development, QA and launch - a functional, market-ready product.
Billing: fixed scope or milestone-based
Fullstack consulting
For: Teams needing architecture or process guidance, not headcount
Senior consulting (led by our Founder & CTO) on architecture, stack decisions, performance, and development process.
Billing: hourly or retainer
What drives cost
- Scope of tasks - number of features, integrations, and platforms (web, mobile, AI).
- Team composition - how many engineers, and how senior, the work requires.
- Time invested - engagement duration; longer engagements get better effective rates.
- Quality requirements - compliance, accessibility, test coverage, and post-launch support.
Common questions
What drives the cost of an nSoft engagement?
Three factors set the cost: the scope of tasks, the number and seniority of the professionals needed, and the time invested. Integrations, compliance requirements, and post-launch support add to scope. We quote a predictable monthly amount per engineer or a fixed scope - no hidden fees.
How does an engagement start?
Every engagement starts with a short discovery call, followed by a needs assessment and a written proposal with team composition, timeline, and price. For most engagements, the team is productive in your codebase within 1-3 weeks of signing.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Engagements are structured monthly and scale up or down with your roadmap. Project-based work is scoped and priced as a fixed deliverable. Talk to us for a specific quote - pricing depends on team composition and scope.