Pricing
Simple pricing. No lock-in.
Traditional agencies charge tens of thousands upfront and hand you a finished product. We take a different approach: a fixed monthly subscription with zero upfront cost and no lock-in contract. We earn your business every month by delivering ongoing value.
Core engagements
Built around one business.
Prices are per month and exclude GST. We confirm the exact fee after a free discovery call, and you approve it before work starts.
Focused tool
One tool for one job. A good fit for replacing a spreadsheet or a manual process.
- One workflow or tool
- Hosting and backups
- Maintenance and support
- Small improvements included
Most engagements
Core system
Most engagements. A real internal system your team relies on every day.
- Multiple users and workflows
- Integrations with your current tools
- Hosting, backups and monitoring
- Ongoing development included
Operational backbone
Business-critical systems with a higher support and change volume.
- Multi-team, business-critical systems
- Complex integrations and data pipelines
- Priority support
- Continuous delivery
Every engagement includes a named consultant, verification at the decisions that matter, and a supported production system.
Need something small and standard?
Bytenaut Micro is a separate line of fixed-scope tools from $99 per month + GST.
Comparison
How we compare
| Aspect | Traditional agency | Bytenaut |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $20,000 to $100,000+ | $0 |
| Contract | Fixed-scope, fixed-price | Month-to-month, 30 days notice |
| Maintenance | 18% of build cost / year | Included in subscription |
| Hosting | Separate monthly bill | Included in subscription |
| Feature Changes | Change orders + cost | Included, continuous delivery |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How is the monthly price determined?
After the discovery phase, we quote a fixed monthly fee based on the scope, complexity, and ongoing maintenance requirements of your system. You know the cost before any work begins.
What happens if I want to cancel?
You can cancel at any time with 30 days notice. We will help you export your data and hand over any intellectual property you need. No penalties, no hidden fees.
Who owns the source code?
You own the intellectual property for any custom code written for your system. We retain the right to reuse general-purpose libraries and patterns that do not contain your business logic.
What is included in the monthly fee?
Hosting, maintenance, support, and ongoing feature development. There are no separate hosting bills or surprise maintenance charges.
Do you require a minimum commitment?
No. Our subscription is month-to-month. We earn your business every month by delivering ongoing value.
Next step
Ready to start?
No upfront cost. No lock-in. Tell us about the system you need and we will respond within 24 hours.