Transparent Pricing for NZ Businesses
Fixed-price software development. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises. Tauranga-based, working with businesses nationwide.
Why Fixed Price?
Most software projects fail because of budget uncertainty. Hourly billing creates misaligned incentives—developers profit from delays, clients fear scope changes.
Fixed-price puts the risk on me. If I underestimate, I absorb the cost. You get predictability and can make a confident business decision.
- Know exact cost before work starts
- Payment tied to deliverables, not time
- Changes priced separately—no "gotchas"
How I Estimate Fixed Prices
- 1.Discovery call to understand scope and complexity
- 2.Break down into milestones with clear deliverables
- 3.Add 15% buffer for unknowns (absorbed if unused)
- 4.Present fixed quote with payment milestones
Project Investment Ranges
These are typical ranges based on 2026 project history. Your specific quote may vary based on complexity, integrations, and timeline.
Perfect for validating AI value. One chatbot, one automation workflow, or one document processing system. 4–6 weeks.
- AWS Bedrock setup
- Single LLM integration
- Basic UI/admin panel
- Training on your data
Production-grade AI integrated with your existing software. Multiple use cases, user roles, and system connections. 8–12 weeks.
- Multiple AI features
- Xero/CRM/ERP integration
- Advanced RAG architecture
- User management & analytics
- Accuracy monitoring & guardrails
Full-stack web applications, business process systems, or legacy modernization. Scope varies widely based on features.
- Next.js/React frontend
- API & database design
- AWS cloud infrastructure
- Testing & deployment
AI Strategy Roadmap
2-hour consulting session + written roadmap. Perfect for exploring AI opportunities without committing to a build.
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Audit existing AWS setup for cost optimization, security, and performance. Delivered as written report with prioritized recommendations.
Request reviewHow This Compares to Market Rates
| Option | Typical Rate | $50k Project Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Agency | $180–$250/hr | $65k–$90k+ | Account managers, junior devs, overhead |
| Offshore Team (India/Eastern Europe) | $50–$80/hr | $25k–$40k | Communication challenges, timezone issues, quality variance |
| Tauranga Freelancer (Generalist) | $100–$150/hr | $45k–$60k | Variable expertise, may lack AI/cloud specialization |
| LoganAI (Fixed Price) | Fixed | $50k | Senior dev, AI specialist, no overhead, guaranteed price |
Based on typical 200-hour project scope. Actual hours vary. Fixed price means you don't pay for my learning curve or inefficiencies.
Always Included
- • Source code ownership (you own 100%)
- • Documentation and handover
- • 30-day bug fixes post-launch
- • Deployment and AWS setup
- • Direct access to me (no account managers)
- • Progress updates every 2-3 days
Not Included (Priced Separately)
- • Ongoing maintenance (available from $500/month)
- • Major feature additions post-launch
- • Third-party API costs (OpenAI, AWS, etc.)
- • Domain registration or email hosting
- • Graphic design (I work with your designer or recommend one)
- • Content writing (you provide or I can refer)
Payment Structure
Project kickoff and architecture setup
Core functionality complete, demo ready
Final delivery, deployment, handover
Invoices issued at milestones. Payment due within 14 days. GST added for NZ businesses.
Pricing Questions
What if the project takes longer than expected?
Fixed price means I absorb the cost of underestimation. You pay exactly what was quoted. However, if you request features outside the original scope, those are priced separately.
Do you work with startups or only established businesses?
Both. I offer MVP packages for startups ($15k–$25k) to validate ideas quickly, and larger systems for established businesses. The key is having a clear business outcome in mind.
Can I get a rough estimate before a full discovery call?
Yes—email me a brief description of what you're trying to achieve, and I can usually indicate which pricing tier applies within 24 hours. No commitment required.
Why are your prices lower than Auckland agencies?
Tauranga cost of living, no office overhead, no junior developers to train, no account managers taking a cut. You pay for senior expertise, not agency structure.
Get a Specific Quote for Your Project
These ranges help you budget. Every project is different. Let's discuss your specific situation and I'll provide a fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Request Fixed-Price QuoteOr start with a $600 AI Roadmap to explore options first