Do you offer fixed-price or time-and-materials contracts?
We offer both fixed-price and time-and-materials (T&M) contracts, and we help you choose the model that best fits your project.
Fixed-Price Contracts
Best for: Projects with well-defined scope, clear requirements, and a firm budget.
- You know exactly what the project will cost before development starts.
- We absorb the risk of scope estimation — if we underestimate, the price does not change.
- Scope changes beyond the agreed specification are quoted separately as change requests.
- Payment is milestone-based, tied to specific deliverables.
Time-and-Materials (T&M) Contracts
Best for: Projects where requirements are evolving, or when you want maximum flexibility to adjust priorities.
- You pay for actual hours worked at agreed rates.
- Full flexibility to add, remove, or reprioritise features each sprint.
- Transparent weekly timesheets and progress reports.
- No change request overhead — scope adjustments happen naturally.
- Budget is controlled through sprint planning and capacity allocation.
Which Should You Choose?
| Factor | Fixed-Price | Time & Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements clarity | High — well-defined scope | Evolving — expect changes |
| Budget certainty | Exact cost known upfront | Flexible, controlled via sprints |
| Scope flexibility | Limited — changes cost extra | High — adjust every sprint |
| Risk allocation | Agency absorbs estimation risk | Client controls scope & spend |
Our Recommendation
For most projects, we start with a fixed-price discovery and design phase, then transition to T&M for development. This gives you cost certainty during scoping while maintaining flexibility as the product evolves during development sprints.
Related Questions
What are the payment terms?
Typically milestone-based: 30% upfront, then payments tied to delivery milestones. We're flexible and can structure terms that work for your organisation.
Pricing & BudgetHow much does app development cost in Malaysia?
Between RM 15,000 and RM 500,000+. Simple apps: RM 15k–50k. Medium complexity: RM 50k–150k. Enterprise-grade systems with multiple integrations: RM 150k–500k+.
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