COST+: you see what every cost is made of
Under COST+ your price is our actual cost plus an agreed margin. You see both in the proposal, so costs stay predictable.
COST+ works with both engagement models.
What a COST+ price includes
Every COST+ proposal lists these lines. The margin is agreed up front; the other lines follow the team and tools your project needs.
- Developer costs
- Included
- You pay for the time and expertise the project needs.
- Software licences
- Included
- Only the tools the project needs.
- Infrastructure costs
- Included
- Hosting, cloud and similar services.
- Profit margin
- typically 5–10%
- Agreed up front, depending on the project scope.
- Your price
- costs + margin
Illustrative example: the bars show proportions, not a real price.
Why COST+
No hidden fees
Every part of the price is a line in the proposal.
Itemised invoices on request
On request, each invoice lists developer time, licences, infrastructure and the margin separately.
Costs that scale with the team
Add or remove people and the price follows.
Quality within the agreed budget
We plan delivery against the budget and schedule in the proposal.
How it works
Proposal
The proposal shows the cost breakdown and the margin.
Invoices
You get itemised invoices on request.
Delivery
We track delivery against the agreed budget and schedule.
Other services
Ask for a COST+ proposal
Tell us the scope; the proposal shows every cost line and the margin.
