Services & Process

Technology Stack & Infrastructure

Professional development stack.

Frontend & UI

Next.js
📘TypeScript
🎨Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion

Backend & Data

🗄️Supabase
🔐Supabase Auth
🛡️Zod
📧Resend

Media, Payments & Insights

☁️Cloudinary
💳Stripe
📊PostHog
🚨Sentry

DevOps & Deployment

Vercel
🐙GitHub
🔍ESLint
💅Prettier

Development Process & Timeline

Structured development phases with clear deliverables and milestones for each service tier.

Days 1 to 2

Discovery & Setup

  • Kickoff call to understand your vision
  • Define core feature and user flow
  • Set up project repository
  • Initialize development environment

Days 3 to 10

Core Development

  • Build authentication system
  • Implement core feature
  • Integrate Stripe payments
  • Create responsive UI

Days 11 to 14

Testing & Deployment

  • Testing and bug fixes
  • Deploy to production
  • Documentation & handoff
  • Final quality assurance
Transparent Comparison

Service Comparison Analysis

Comprehensive comparison of development approaches to help you make informed decisions based on your business requirements.

You (Me)
Direct Partnership
Cost
$4.5K to $7.5K
Fixed price, transparent
Timeline
14 to 21 days
Based on project scope
Scalability
Singletenant
Standard architecture, custom code
Code Ownership
Yes
Complete source code
Custom Features
Yes
Built to specifications
Real Cost
$5.1K to $8.1K
One time + ~$600 hosting
Agency
Enterprise Approach
Cost
$50K to $150K
Plus change requests
Timeline
4 to 8 months
Multiple sprint cycles
Scalability
Multitenant
Enterprise grade
Code Ownership
Yes
After final payment
Custom Features
Yes
Complex requirements
Real Cost
$100K to $250K
With scope changes + overruns
DIY/No Code
Bubble/Webflow
Cost
$0 to $500/mo
Subscription based
Timeline
Weeks
DIY learning curve
Scalability
Platform dependent
Vendor lock in limits
Code Ownership
No
Locked to platform
Custom Features
Limited
Template constraints
Real Cost
$10K+
$500/mo × 12 + time wasted
Full Time Hire
Long Term Investment
Cost
$120K+/year
Salary plus benefits
Timeline
3 to 6 months
After hiring and onboarding
Scalability
Custom architecture
Dedicated resource
Code Ownership
Yes
Company owned
Custom Features
Yes
Ongoing development
Real Cost
$150K+
Salary + benefits + recruiter
Break Even Analysis

Hiring a full time developer at $120K annually only makes financial sense if you have 10+ projects per year to keep them consistently busy. For startups building 1 to 2 products, working with an independent developer like me costs 90% less while delivering the same quality and faster turnaround times.

First Year Cost:

You: $5.1K to $8.1K

Agency: $100K to $250K

DIY: $10K+

Full Time: $150K+

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FAQ

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