Pricing
Transparent Pricing
Every project is unique. Our tiered pricing gives you a clear starting point, with a detailed proposal tailored to your exact needs after our discovery call.
Project Investment Tiers
One-time project engagements — from MVPs to enterprise platforms.
Starter
Perfect for MVPs, landing pages, and small business sites that need professional quality without enterprise complexity.
Ideal for: Startups, small businesses, MVPs
- Custom responsive website or landing page
- Up to 5–10 pages
- Mobile-first design
- Contact forms & basic integrations
- SEO fundamentals
- CMS integration (optional)
- 2-week post-launch support
Growth
Full-featured web applications, e-commerce stores, and platforms that need custom functionality, authentication, and API integrations.
Ideal for: Growing businesses, SaaS products
- Full-stack web application
- User authentication & dashboards
- Payment processing (Stripe)
- Third-party API integrations
- Admin panel & content management
- Automated testing suite
- CI/CD deployment pipeline
- 4-week post-launch support
Enterprise
Complex multi-service platforms, enterprise-grade systems, and products that demand high availability, security, and scalability.
Ideal for: Enterprises, high-scale platforms
- Complex distributed architecture
- Microservices & event-driven systems
- HIPAA / SOC 2 compliance support
- Performance-optimized at scale
- Dedicated project manager
- Custom integrations & middleware
- Load testing & security auditing
- 8-week post-launch hypercare
All prices are estimates. You will receive a detailed, fixed-price proposal after our free discovery call. No surprises.
Ongoing Support Plans
Keep your application healthy, secure, and evolving with a dedicated support plan after launch.
Starter
Keep-the-lights-on maintenance for bug fixes, security patches, and uptime monitoring.
- Bug fixes & patches
- Security updates
- Email support (72h response)
- Uptime monitoring
Standard
Proactive maintenance with regular health checks and faster support response times.
- Everything in Starter
- Email support (48h response)
- Monthly health check report
- Dependency updates
- Performance monitoring
Premium
Priority support with dedicated hours for feature development and strategic planning.
- Everything in Standard
- Priority support (24h response)
- Up to 10 hours feature development
- Performance monitoring & alerts
- Quarterly strategy call
- Dedicated Slack channel
Every Project Includes
Regardless of tier, every Ember Studios engagement comes with these standards built in.
Security First
Every application is built with security best practices, input validation, and encrypted data handling from day one.
Performance Optimized
We target 90+ Lighthouse scores across all projects. Fast load times, optimized images, and efficient code.
Dedicated Support
Weekly demo calls, transparent progress reports, and direct access to your project team throughout development.
Source Code Ownership
You own 100% of the code we write. Full repository access with clean documentation and deployment guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you determine the final project cost?
Every engagement begins with a free discovery call where we scope your requirements, technical complexity, and timeline. You receive a detailed, fixed-price proposal within 3-5 business days — no hourly billing surprises.
What payment structure do you use?
Typical projects follow a milestone-based payment structure: 30% upfront deposit, 40% at development midpoint, and 30% upon launch. We are flexible and can tailor payment schedules to your needs.
Can I start with a Starter project and scale up later?
Absolutely. Many clients launch with an MVP in the Starter tier and return for Growth-tier enhancements once they have validated their market. Our code is built to scale from the start.
Do I need a support plan after launch?
It depends on your product. Marketing sites may only need the Starter plan for security patches. SaaS platforms and applications with active users benefit significantly from Standard or Premium plans to stay healthy and evolve.
What technologies do you work with?
Our core stack is React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. We also build mobile apps with Flutter and React Native, and work with AWS, GCP, Supabase, and Vercel for infrastructure.
What if my project does not fit these tiers?
These tiers are starting points, not boxes. If your project has unique requirements — AI integration, complex compliance needs, or unusual scale requirements — we will scope it individually and provide a custom proposal.
Ready to discuss your project?
Book a free discovery call to get a detailed proposal tailored to your requirements. No commitment, no pressure.