Mutual NDA
Signed before we talk shop. Your idea stays yours.
Ways to work with us
Three ways to work with us
A defined build, ongoing monthly work, or a dedicated team. Published starting prices, a written roadmap before anything starts, and no long-term lock-in.
The models
Pick the shape, not a package
Prices are starting points. Your roadmap shows the exact figure for each phase before you commit.
Project Build
From$6,000one-off
A defined thing, designed and built: a marketing site, a storefront, an MVP, or one phase of a larger platform.
Best forFounders and teams with a clear first version, or a defined phase, to ship.
What's included
- Scoped statement of work before design starts
- Full UI/UX system, every page and state
- Production build with commerce and integrations wired
- Phased milestones you review as they land
- You own the code and every deliverable
Monthly Retainer
From$1,500/mo
Ongoing work against a shared backlog: new features, upkeep and improvements after launch, or a marketing channel run with Forjwell Marketing.
Best forProducts that are live and need steady progress rather than a single big push.
What's included
- Audit and priorities agreed in month one
- Set monthly capacity against a shared backlog
- Fixes, updates, monitoring and dependency upkeep
- Monthly report of what shipped and what is next
- No annual lock-in
Where a retainer includes paid media, ad spend is billed separately.
Start a retainerFull Partner
Custom
A dedicated team across product, design, engineering and growth, working from a single roadmap.
Best forCompanies that want one accountable team for the product and its launch.
What's included
- Everything in Project Build and Monthly Retainer
- Dedicated designers and engineers on your product
- Brand and go-to-market with Forjwell Marketing
- Weekly planning, demos and reporting
- One team accountable for the outcome
How it runs
Side by side, in plain terms
| Project Build | Monthly Retainer | Full Partner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price per phase, agreed before it starts | Monthly fee for a set capacity | Scoped to the team and the roadmap |
| Scope | Written statement of work; changes priced before they start | Rolling backlog, re-prioritised each month | One roadmap across build and growth |
| Cadence | Weekly demos and milestone reviews | Monthly planning with regular updates | Weekly planning and demos |
| Where you see progress | Forjwell One, our client portal | Forjwell One, our client portal | Forjwell One, our client portal |
| When it ends | At handover; support is optional | Month to month, no annual lock-in | Reviewed together at each roadmap milestone |
Getting started
Same first steps, whichever model
Every engagement starts the same way, so you can decide on the model once you have seen the roadmap.
Free strategy call
A strategist digs into what you want to build and why, and which model fits.
Written roadmap
Scope, timeline and cost by phase, in plain language. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Build, review, repeat
Weekly demos in Forjwell One, our client portal, and a review at every milestone.
FAQ
Money and contracts, answered
Are these prices fixed?
They are starting points. After a free strategy call we send a written roadmap with scope, timeline and cost for each phase, so you see the exact figure before anything starts.
Can we start with one model and move to another?
Yes, and it is common. Many products start as a Project Build and move to a Monthly Retainer after launch, so the same team keeps improving what it built.
What is not included in the price?
Third-party costs such as hosting, app store developer accounts, paid software licences and ad spend are separate. We list the ones your project needs in the roadmap, so none of them are a surprise.
Who owns the work?
You do. Code, design files and documentation are yours at handover, whichever model you choose.
Why do Forjwell and Forjwell Marketing use the same models?
So a build and a marketing engagement fit together. When a launch needs both, the teams work from one roadmap, and the Full Partner model covers the whole thing.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Builds run in phases you approve one at a time, and retainers are month to month with no annual lock-in.
Need brand, content or paid media on its own? Those retainers run through our sister company, Forjwell Marketing (opens in a new tab) ↗
Not sure which fits?