A fixed-cycle, fixed-price model
How It Works
Most software problems don't fail in the build — they fail before it starts, because the wrong thing got defined. Ensemble brings more than twenty years of product experience to every engagement, beginning with getting the problem shaped correctly. Fixed-price, fixed-cycle delivery from there. No open-ended engagements, no hourly billing, no surprises.
The Process
Discovery Call
A 45-minute conversation to understand the problem, assess whether software is the right solution, and determine fit — on both sides. Ensemble works with a small number of clients at a time; this call is how we decide whether to move forward together. No commitment required. If it's not a fit, we'll say so directly.
Shaping Session — $2,500
A working session — typically half a day — where we define exactly what gets built, what's out of scope, and lock a delivery window. The output is a signed Pitch document that governs the entire engagement. The $2,500 fee is credited in full if you move forward to a build.
Build Cycle — 6 Weeks
A fixed six-week delivery window against the signed Pitch. Time is fixed; scope flexes within the boundaries we agreed on. You'll see working software throughout, not just at the end. Most builds are priced between $50,000 and $75,000.
Support Retainer — Optional
After launch, most clients choose a maintenance retainer to keep the application updated, monitored, and improving. Retainers start at $750/month and scale with your needs. No retainer required — you own the software outright regardless.
Who This Is For
Established companies with 50–500 employees
Running key processes on spreadsheets or email
No internal development capacity
Ready to invest $50,000+ to solve a real operational problem
Expert in their field — not looking to become their own developer
Wants to own the outcome, not rent a generic tool