Pricing and engagement models

Choose the working model that matches your risk, pace, and internal capacity.

This is not a rate card. It is a practical guide to how Embrace ID scopes fixed builds, ongoing retainers, and dedicated team partnerships so commercial expectations are clear before delivery starts.

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Model fit map

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3clear engagement paths

0pricing guesses before discovery

1recommended model after fit review

Discovery turns budget anxiety into a delivery shape.

We compare scope certainty, urgency, internal capacity, and post-launch ownership before naming the commercial model.

Engagement models

Three commercial shapes, one practical delivery standard.

Each model includes the same emphasis on clear communication, maintainable engineering, and business-first scope decisions. The difference is cadence, certainty, and how much capacity you need over time.

Fixed scope

Project-Based

A defined release with agreed outcomes, scope boundaries, timeline, and commercial commitment before build starts.

Best for

New MVPs or first versions of a business workflow
Website, portal, or internal tool builds with clear boundaries
Teams that need a predictable release plan for procurement

Typical timeline

Typically 4–12 weeks after discovery and scope confirmation.

What's included

Discovery and release shaping
UX/UI direction and technical planning
Implementation, QA, launch, and handover
Post-launch warranty window for agreed scope

Scope a Fixed Project

Monthly rhythm

Retainer / Ongoing

A monthly commitment for teams that need continuous improvements, support, integrations, and product iteration.

Best for

Existing platforms that need steady product improvements
Operational systems with support, analytics, or integration needs
Roadmaps that change as the business learns from users

Typical timeline

Monthly sprint cadence with priorities reviewed every cycle.

What's included

Backlog planning and priority reviews
Feature development and technical improvements
Maintenance, monitoring, and support allocation
Regular demos, delivery notes, and roadmap input

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Extended capacity

Dedicated Team

An embedded product and engineering capacity model for larger clients that need a longer-term delivery partner.

Best for

Larger product roadmaps with multiple workstreams
Companies that need senior engineering capacity without hiring first
Longer programs where architecture and delivery rituals matter

Typical timeline

Best for 3+ month engagements with a shared roadmap.

What's included

Dedicated delivery team allocation
Product, engineering, QA, and release rituals
Architecture stewardship and technical documentation
Stakeholder communication and roadmap governance

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Recommendation logic

We recommend the model after checking three signals.

The right model should reduce delivery risk, not force your project into a package that only looks simple on the website.

How certain is the scope?

Clear outcomes and boundaries point toward project-based work. Moving targets usually need a retainer or dedicated team rhythm.

How much internal capacity exists?

If your team can own product direction but needs engineering execution, the model differs from a partner-led discovery and delivery setup.

How long should the system keep evolving?

One launch, continuous improvement, and multi-quarter product programs need different review cadences and commercial structures.

Pricing FAQ

A few commercial questions before the first call.

These answers set expectations without turning the page into a price list. Exact estimates come after discovery.

No. Scope, integrations, risk, timeline, and support expectations change the commercial shape too much for a useful public price list. We use discovery to recommend the right model and explain what drives the estimate.

Model recommendation

Tell us about your project and we'll recommend the right model.

Send a short brief with the workflow, timeline, current tools, and what needs to change. We will reply with the clearest next commercial path before asking for a full specification.

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