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A fixed-price Build, or the usual routes?
Where a Build fits, and where one of the other options is the better call.
| Topic | QuantumLabs Build | Freelancer | Agency | No-code, yourself |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $10,000, fixed and published. | Hourly or a quote; varies widely. | Quoted after discovery; often a retainer. | Tool subscriptions plus your time. |
| Timeline | 14 days from spec approval. | Depends on availability. | Set in the proposal. | Whenever you finish. |
| Scope | A written spec you approve before the clock starts. | Often a brief or a ticket list. | A statement of work. | Whatever the tool supports. |
| Code ownership | Yours at handover, as a zip or git repo. | Depends on the contract. | Depends on the contract. | Often locked to the platform. |
| After launch | After handover, changes are quoted in writing first. | Ad hoc. | Usually a support retainer. | You maintain it. |
General categories, reviewed October 2026. Every provider is different.
Pick something else if you need
- Mobile native apps, custom model training, or multi-region HA
- Open-ended consulting hours
- Ongoing hosting and third-party fees (AI/API usage, domains) after handover
- An open-ended scope that will keep changing week to week.
A Build fits when
- You can describe the product on one discovery call.
- You want a known price and date before you commit.
- You want to own the code and run it on your own accounts.
Your AI product, live in 14 days
A fixed $10,000 Build on a proven stack. You approve the spec first and own the code at handover.