Structured Engagement Models Built for Predictability & Control
Every business initiative has unique constraints. Whether you need a locked-scope implementation, a dedicated engineering team, or flexible sprint capacity, we structure our commercial agreements around your operational certainty.
Choose the Model That Fits Your Project
All models include direct communication with senior engineers, complete source code ownership, and zero hidden recurring license fees.
Fixed Price (Milestone-Based)
Ideal for projects with finalized technical specifications, clear user stories, and defined architectural deliverables. Cost and delivery timelines are locked before development commences.
Custom ERP/CRM implementations, focused web portals, and greenfield workflow automation systems.
Dedicated Engineering Team
A dedicated team of senior developers, tech leads, and QA specialists assigned exclusively to your product roadmap. Billed on a predictable monthly retainer with direct backlog control.
Multi-phase product roadmaps, ongoing enterprise platform scaling, and augmenting internal IT teams.
Time & Materials
Best suited for complex initiatives with fluid requirements, legacy migrations, or exploratory research spikes. You pay strictly for actual engineering hours dedicated to your tasks.
Legacy system audits, initial discovery spikes, and integrations with unpredictable third-party APIs.
Comparison of Engagement Models
Evaluate key factors to determine the optimal balance between cost predictability and scope agility.
| Evaluation Criteria | Fixed Price | Dedicated Team | Time & Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope Definition | Fully documented and locked before kick-off | Evolving roadmap managed in sprint backlogs | Iterative, defined sprint by sprint |
| Budget Predictability | Fixed contract price with milestone payments | Fixed monthly fee per dedicated engineer | Variable based on actual hours logged |
| Timeline Commitment | Contractual delivery date tied to milestones | Ongoing sprints aligned to quarterly roadmap | Flexible and dictated by sprint velocity |
| Change Flexibility | Formal change request and budget adjustment | Immediate reprioritization in weekly backlog grooming | High flexibility with immediate sprint pivoting |
| Management Overhead | Managed entirely by Albos Project Lead | Joint management via your PM or Albos Scrum Master | Collaborative task allocation and backlog reviews |
| IP & Source Ownership | 100% transferred upon milestone payment | 100% owned and committed daily to your repo | 100% owned and committed bi-weekly |
Commercial & Pricing FAQs
Straight answers regarding budget structures, milestone verification, and IP ownership.
We offer two transparent pricing structures based on project scope. For well-defined scopes with finalized technical specifications, we operate on a milestone-based Fixed Price model where costs and delivery timelines are locked before development begins. For projects with evolving business requirements or long-term product roadmaps, we provide a Dedicated Engineering Team model with predictable monthly billing. Every proposal includes a granular breakdown of architecture, development, QA, and deployment so there are zero hidden line items.
Unsure Which Engagement Model Suits Your Project?
Schedule a scoping consultation with our engineering management in Pune. We evaluate your specifications, recommend the most cost-effective structure, and provide a transparent project breakdown.