Pricing
Build Once.
Run Forever.
Every project has two numbers: a one-time build fee starting at $5,000, and a monthly retainer — Launchpad ($500–$1,200/mo) if you run it, Operations ($2,500/mo) if we run it for you.
Monthly Retainer
Service Tracks
Two tracks. One permanent relationship. Simple rule: if you want to log in and run things yourself, choose Launchpad. If you'd rather never think about the platform, choose Operations.
Not sure which fits? Grade your operation free →
Included on all hosted systems: Security patches, uptime monitoring, and platform infrastructure — regardless of retainer tier.
Launchpad Retainer
Custom dashboard built and hosted. You run your business — we keep the engine up.
- +Dedicated Supabase project + subdomain
- +Security patches + uptime monitoring
- +Platform updates included
- +Priority email support
- +Module additions via SOW
Operations Retainer
WordSmith runs the platform day-to-day so you never have to think about it.
- +Everything in Launchpad
- +WordSmith manages operations end-to-end
- +Unlimited minor revisions
- +AI API usage included
- +Monthly performance review
Operations+AI Pro Retainer
Operations track with dedicated AI capacity for high-volume automation.
- +Everything in Operations
- +AI Pro add-on (~15M tokens/mo)
- +$110 AI spend cap included
- +Required for Phase 3 AI Automation modules
Project Pricing
One-Time Build Fees
Quoted per project. Includes systems audit, provisioning, and launch. Every build pairs with one of the two service tracks above.
Discovery / Light Mod
From $5,000 · final quote after your free audit
1–8 modules · lean and fast
Pairs with Launchpad retainer — from $500/mo
- +Free systems audit + architecture plan
- +Pick any 1–8 modules from the directory
- +Dedicated Supabase project + subdomain
- +Architecture documentation
- +Launch walkthrough
Standard Build
From $15,000 · final quote after your free audit
9–18 modules · full auth + backend
Pairs with Operations retainer — $2,500/mo
- +Everything in Discovery
- +Pick any 9–18 modules from the directory
- +Full authentication system
- +Ghost Inbox messaging layer
- +Launch support + QA testing
Full-Stack Deployment
From $35,000 · custom quote
19+ modules · Realtime, AI, mobile
Pairs with Operations retainer — $2,500+/mo
- +Everything in Standard
- +Pick any 19+ modules from the directory
- +Cadence AI included
- +Realtime engine + live analytics
- +Capacitor mobile app (coming soon)
Build Your Stack
What will you need?
Hub is included with every build. Select the modules that fit your operation — your count pre-fills the estimate below.
Operations
Analytics
Content
Admin
modules selected
→ Launchpad Build
Find Your Fit
What does your
business need?
Every business is different. Drag the slider to explore — or skip straight to a free audit and we'll map it out together.
Service Track
Launchpad Build
1–8 modules
Starting From
$5,000
Range: $5,000–$15,000
Final scope set in your free audit
Minimum Retainer
Launchpad$500–$1,200/mo
No pitch. No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity on what's possible for your business.
Real-World Numbers
What An Agency Would Have Charged
Live deployments. Actual scope. Real savings.
Cadence Creatures
3D-Printed Collectibles · Active Production
12-module ops dashboard + AI copywriting + email + storefront + PWA
Mid-Market Agency
$58K–$108K
at $150–175/hr
WordSmith Project
$12K–$18K
Full-stack build — managed service
Ongoing Retainer
$2,500/mo
Operations · all features included
Agency would have charged 3–6× more for the same scope — without ongoing support, updates, or managed infrastructure.
Pharaoh's Car Club
Classic Car Club · Active
Full Next.js site + Supabase + auth-gated admin + event management + PWA
Mid-Market Agency
$13.5K–$22.5K
at $150–175/hr
WordSmith Project
$3.5K–$5.5K
v4 iteration — managed service
Ongoing Retainer
$500/mo
Launchpad · patches + uptime
Agency would have charged 4× more — and handed off a codebase the client is now responsible for maintaining forever.
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