Working with Agapelo

Define scope, budget, and timeline first, then review relevant case studies and live client work, confirm tech-stack fit, evaluate communication/process, and require transparent itemized pricing.

A freelancer suits small one-off tasks; an agency delivers a full managed team (PM, design, dev, QA) with accountability and continuity; staff augmentation embeds vetted engineers into your team while you keep day-to-day control.

Ask about relevant portfolio work, your point of contact, whether work is outsourced, the chosen stack and why, payment milestones, and post-launch support terms.

Yes. We sign an NDA before detailed discovery so your concept, data, and business logic stay confidential from the first conversation.

Yes — a scoped PoC/pilot (typically 2–4 weeks) validates feasibility, accuracy, and ROI before you commit to a production build.

We build for startups and SMBs through enterprise across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, SaaS, and logistics, tailoring compliance and architecture to each.

WordPress is cheaper for small content sites; Next.js wins on performance, scalability, technical SEO, and custom functionality for larger or high-traffic sites. We recommend based on page count, traffic, and feature needs.

Design covers the visual look, UX, and layout; development is the code that makes it functional, fast, and integrated. We handle both under one team.

Headless separates a fast Next.js storefront from the commerce backend (Shopify, BigCommerce), often delivering ~3x faster loads and higher conversions — worth it for brands hitting theme/performance limits.

Yes — we re-platform legacy sites to a modern (often headless) Next.js front-end to improve speed, SEO, and maintainability without losing content or rankings.

Yes — we build for Core Web Vitals with SSR/SSG for fast indexable pages and fully responsive layouts.

A chatbot answers questions conversationally; an AI agent is goal-directed — it uses tools, makes decisions, and autonomously executes multi-step tasks with minimal human input.

RAG grounds answers in current proprietary documents without retraining (lower cost, fewer hallucinations); fine-tuning fixes tone, format, or specialized behavior. Most business chatbots start with RAG.

Agencies deploy proven systems in 1–3 weeks at $25K–$90K versus $400K–$800K/yr for two in-house engineers, and bring cross-industry experience. In-house makes sense mainly if AI is your core product; many teams start with an agency and hand over at month 6–12.

Yes — we use encryption, access controls, and private/VPC or on-prem deployment with data isolation, so your proprietary data never trains public models. Confirm SOC 2 / GDPR / HIPAA alignment where relevant.

Yes — we wire models into existing apps, CRMs, and databases via APIs, RAG pipelines, and custom connectors, augmenting current workflows rather than replacing systems.

We build LLM-powered workflows that automate lead gen, onboarding, support routing, data entry, and reporting — connecting tools like your CRM, Slack, and docs to remove manual steps.

Choose cross-platform (React Native/Flutter) when budget, speed, and a shared iOS/Android codebase matter; choose native for heavy hardware, AR, or performance-critical features. We recommend based on audience and roadmap.

iOS users typically monetize better and dominate North America/Europe; Android leads in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We map this to your target market and revenue model.

Strategy/ideation, UX/UI design, native or cross-platform development, QA, App Store/Play Store deployment, and post-launch maintenance — end-to-end or à la carte.

Yes — by default we sign an NDA and assign all IP and code to you as work-for-hire.

Offshore rates are far below onshore but require strong process; we mitigate timezone/quality risk with overlapping hours, a dedicated PM, and documented Agile workflows.

We handle the full lifecycle — business analysis, UX/UI, development, QA, deployment, and support — building software tailored to your workflows rather than forcing off-the-shelf tools.

Outsourcing gives a vetted multi-disciplinary team without recruitment overhead and faster time-to-market; in-house suits permanent, daily control over a long-running core product.

You add skilled developers to your existing team on contract; we handle hiring, payroll, and compliance while you direct the work, scaling from 1 to 30+ engineers in weeks.

An MVP is a lean first version with only core features, letting you validate with real users and investors before full-scale spend — reducing risk and clarifying what to build next.

Yes — we integrate custom software with your ERPs, CRMs, APIs, cloud services, and third-party tools so it fits your stack instead of replacing it.

Dedicated QA at every stage, code reviews, automated testing, and compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR) baked into the pipeline rather than bolted on at the end.

Marketing sites commonly run $15K–$60K; custom web apps average $50K–$150K. We provide a fixed estimate after a discovery call.

Roughly $15K–$60K for a simple app/MVP, $80K–$200K for mid-complexity dual-platform, and $250K+ for complex enterprise apps.

$5K–$30K for simple bots, $75K–$150K for production LLM-powered systems, and $200K+ for enterprise agents with deep integrations.

Simple MVPs typically run $25K–$75K; mid-complexity software $75K–$250K; enterprise platforms $250K+. Fintech/healthcare costs more due to compliance.

Marketing sites 4–10 weeks; web/mobile apps 3–9 months; custom software 4–9 months end-to-end. Timeline depends on scope clarity, content readiness, and feedback speed.

Yes — all custom code, designs, and deliverables are assigned to you as your exclusive property upon payment (work-for-hire + IP assignment). Open-source/framework components carry their standard licenses.

Both. Fixed price suits well-defined scopes (with a risk buffer); T&M suits evolving projects. We often recommend a phased model: T&M for discovery, then fixed price for execution.

Yes — retainers (typically $500–$2,500/month, or ~15–20% of build cost annually) cover updates, security patches, monitoring, and new features.

On T&M and milestone engagements we handle scope changes through a lightweight change-request process with re-estimated effort, so you adapt without renegotiating the whole contract.