Monthly retainers from ₹60,000. Fixed builds from ₹1,50,000. No hourly billing, no scope creep disputes.
All prices are exclusive of GST. Full code ownership on every engagement.
All prices exclusive of GST · Retainers billed monthly in advance · Builds: 50% upfront, 25% mid-milestone, 25% on delivery
An honest comparison — not a sales table.
| Factor | AppTeky | In-house hire | Project agency | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | ₹60k–₹1.5L | ₹90k–₹1.5L + benefits + HR | Project quote only | Variable / unreliable |
| Time to start | 5 working days | 2–4 months (hire cycle) | 2–6 weeks scoping | Days, but vetting risk |
| Continuity | Ongoing, never quits | Risk of attrition | Project ends, they leave | Juggling multiple clients |
| Product context | Builds deep over time | Builds over time | Lost at handover | Limited, resets each time |
| Store management | Included | Included | Extra cost or not offered | Usually not handled |
| Code ownership | 100% yours from day 1 | 100% yours | Usually yours | Usually yours |
| Accountability | Weekly delivery, monthly reports | Direct management | Milestone-based only | Self-managed, variable |
| Exit flexibility | 30 days notice after minimum | Notice period + legal risk | Contract bound | Stop anytime |
A mid-level Flutter developer hire in South India — what it actually costs.
Numbers are illustrative estimates based on Trivandrum/South India market rates for a mid-level Flutter developer. Does not account for the 2–4 month ramp-up time before a new hire is productive, or the 3–6 month productivity loss if they leave.
₹60,000/month is the starting point for the Embedded Retainer. The actual rate depends on your app's complexity, the number of platforms (Android only vs Android + iOS + Web), and the sprint scope. We'll propose a specific number after the discovery call.
No. Onboarding is part of the first month's retainer. No setup fees, no discovery fees.
All code written by AppTeky is pushed to your GitHub repository under your account. At any point — including if you choose to stop — you have 100% access to the codebase, with no licensing requirements or lock-in to our tools.
We don't offer mid-contract pauses, but you can reduce the scope for the next month with 2 weeks' notice. If work genuinely dries up, we can discuss moving to a reduced maintenance tier rather than a full pause.
The App Rescue engagement (from ₹40,000 for 2 months) works well as a scoped pilot — it has a defined deliverable, a fixed cost, and gives both sides a chance to evaluate the working relationship before committing to a long-term retainer.
Book a 30-minute call. We'll assess your situation and send a written proposal within 48 hours.
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