Pricing & Engagement Models
There are three ways to work with The Good Shell. Pricing depends on scope, seniority and duration, so we quote each engagement individually rather than list fixed day rates. This page explains how each model works and how a proposal is prepared.
| Team Augmentation | Project Delivery | Engineering Retainer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Extending your team | A defined outcome | Ongoing needs |
| Commercial unit | Engineer / capacity | Project / milestones | Monthly capacity |
| Duration | By agreement (min. applies) | Until delivery | Monthly |
| Start | By agreement | After discovery | By agreement |
| Management | Shared | The Good Shell | Shared |
| Price | From / request a proposal | Fixed quote after scoping | Monthly fee |
What is included
- Senior engineers (DevOps, Platform, SRE, Cloud, Kubernetes)
- A named point of contact and agreed communication cadence
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- Clear scope and, for projects, milestones and acceptance criteria
What is not included
- Work outside the agreed scope (handled transparently as a change)
- Third-party licenses or cloud costs
How we prepare a proposal
- A short discovery call to understand your goals and constraints
- For projects, a technical assessment and scope definition
- A written proposal with deliverables, timeline and price
- You review and we adjust before anything starts
Frequently asked questions
Why are prices not listed?
Because cost depends on the profile, scope and duration you need. We give a clear quote quickly after a short call, with no obligation.
What currency do you work in?
We can quote in USD or EUR depending on your location.
Can we start small?
Yes. Many teams start with a short project or a small monthly retainer and scale from there.