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KEEP YOUR RISKS LOW
WITH A FIXED-PRICE MODEL

Fixed-price projects are the best approach to developing software for a start-up in the face of limited budget allocations. With a fixed-price contract, Vilmate will set a time target for completing the project and ensure our end-to-end workflow is complete within this time.

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ADVANTAGES OF THE END-TO-END SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR STARTUPS

Predictability in project timelines

It is ensured that a project will be done and delivered within a specific timeframe. Under a fixed-price model, time-frame changes do not affect the total cost, so our software product developers working on the fixed-price projects do their best to not break the schedule.

Minimal financial risks for a client

Fixed-price app development is a low-risk endeavor for a client. The budget is contractually fixed, so there will be no contingency costs associated with your product. Expenses are planned for months ahead, and the client gets a final value for their investment as the product is delivered.

Iterative and incremental delivery

As a software product development company, we implement fixed-price projects in short, frequent development cycles. Working software is thus delivered at the end of each cycle and there are determined deadlines for each stage of development.

No managerial overhead

Under a fixed-price contract, we guarantee to provide full-cycle development services to our clients. We deliver functional solutions based on the demands of the market and your requirements. So, as all the details of the project delivery are set out in a contract, the project management becomes quite simple.

An easy transition from start to finish

Fixed price contract software development begins with structuring a plan, developing the specification, and making estimates, so the workflow is smooth and predictable. We offer solid support and assistance with both design and engineering, which makes it possible to deliver quickly and helps avoid adding mistakes that may jeopardize the project

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HOW END-TO-END PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT WORKS

The full-cycle product development under the fixed-price contract is going to work as long as there is trust between the client and the vendor. Though it is not earned by telling the bygone success stories, the Vilmate team has developed the end-to-end process, following which we deliver fixed-priced projects, and here is what we do to prove our trustworthiness and reliability.

Project requirements definition

At this point, we define the scope of work. First, we take a look at the present documentation. It can be a general idea set out in a letter or a comprehensive document with all the details. As we go along, we come up with some questions and suggestions to discuss later on. Then, we schedule a call with a prospect. At the meeting, we talk about our company, describe the way you're going to work, and talk over the client's idea.

The project cost estimation

Now that we know the requirements, it is time to determine the price. This usually involves defining the expected lifespan and capital requirements, but we sometimes suggest other factors, too. Based on the information we gather, we calculate the project cost preparing an estimate on the design and requirement specification. In order to guarantee timely delivery, we make sure the estimated scope is the work that the budget allows, though possible risk factors are always analyzed and taken into account during the project estimation process.

Contract preparation

After the project is estimated, we bid a proposal based on those estimates. We present it either in person or remotely by scheduling a call. At a meeting, we offer and discuss options for the project execution: where it can be hosted, what technologies can be used, what the risks and their consequences are, how the product will be tested, etc. There may be several other iterations when we adjust the estimate and/or proposal. Eventually, when the middle ground is found, we issue a prepayment invoice and get started.

Execution and delivery

So, we start delivering design and engineering product development services. In 2-3 weeks, the client receives the first version of a product. Then, approximately once a week, we release updates to it. While we have the scope fixed, we still tend to embrace the change in an agile way. A fixed-price contract and agile software development approach (feedback loops, variation testing, and quick iterations) provide sufficient flexibility to adapt to changing industry conditions and ensure that all feature releases are solid and positive. So, after all the features are in place, we bring the project into production, test it, and issue the last invoice. Then we support the project, as long and as much as the client wishes.

A SHORT RECAP OF OUR STATISTICS

Developers average
team size

Weeks on average
until up and running

Years minimum
collaboration time

97%

Customer
satisfaction rate

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FIXED-PRICE SERVICES

Web Applications Development

Being a custom web app development company, Vilmate is constantly striving to deliver remarkable results to startups, small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Custom Software Development

Our anchor service offering is custom software development. We hand-pick and hire awesome software developers and other IT professionals.

Mobile Applications Development

Mobile Development is one of Vilmate's fortes. We employ a well-seasoned team of mobile developers with an excellent command of both iOS and Android.

UI/UX Design

If UI/UX expertise is important for the success of your application, Vilmate can offer you everything a well-seasoned UX/UI design company or professional UX agency can offer, and, perhaps, even more.

QA and Automation Testing

Vilmate's QA team is extensively experienced in all the main types of testing and has a good grasp of a broad technology stack, including some of the most cutting-edge testing tools.

Consulting and Outsourcing

Our consultants are available for both short-term and long-term (including full-time) project engagements.

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OUR OFFICES

A STRONG REPUTATION
AMONG CLIENTS WORLDWIDE

Despite all the challenges, Vilmate has been providing quality services displaying its dedication to the project and transparency in communication. It was a lot of work that they did to get this complex project moving. There have been some strict deadlines and they managed to organize tasks efficiently, still working hard to get things done. Vilmate really went out of their way to make things right and we still have more on the horizon.

Mikael Löfberg

CEO at Blinddate

Having Vilmate as a partner has helped us drive our transformation turning our product idea into well-designed mobile and web solutions. For the two years, we’ve been working together, Vilmate became an embedded part of the team. The ongoing knowledge transfer has helped us build a culture of continuous improvement, so we expect to keep reaching and exceeding new heights, developing Homer into a powerful platform.

Wilhelm Lundborg

Founder & CEO at Homer

As a proficient and extremely reliable partner, Vilmate worked seamlessly to eventually deliver a high-quality project. Communication with the developers has been consistently responsive — and it let us have a clear view of the project status at any time; while the depth of knowledge and skill they exhibited helped turn a clear vision of the future app into a real functioning product.

Iryna Korolenko

Founder & CEO at iSALON

Vilmate invested much time and effort even when working to define the requirements and the scope. With effective communication skills, the team was able to inform us about where we stood and what needed to be accomplished, which resulted in delivering profitable results. They have been very supportive and helped market and promote Fishwithme to attract new users.