Know your cost upfront. We scope with MoSCoW priorities, deliver in sprints, and protect your budget — so you get a working product without open-ended invoices.
The Fixed Agile Methodology
Drag example tasks from the backlog into your fixed budget bar to get a feel for how it works. Must-haves lock in first — Shoulds and Coulds fill remaining space. When the bar is full, the scope is set. Points are a arbitrary unit of work can we days or hours.
Budget
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T&M vs Fixed Price Agile
Two models, different trade-offs. Choose what fits your project.
Time & MaterialBuy time, discover scope | Fixed Price AgileBuy outcome, iterate to it | |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | Buy team time and real work done | Buy outcome within a fixed budget |
| Project start | Fast — after a short analysis (3–4 architect days) | Requires upfront scoping & prototype (1–2 weeks) |
| Pre-start cost | None | Paid preparation phase required |
| Scope definition | Evolves throughout the project | Locked at start via MoSCoW priorities |
| Way of working | Iterative, highly flexible | Iterative, within agreed scope |
| Change flexibility | Very high | Medium — low-complexity swaps allowed |
| Budget predictability | Variable — transparent time reports | Fixed upfront, expandable on request |
| Project management | Our PM oversees delivery | Our PM owns scope, decisions & delivery |
| Best suited for | Unclear scope, R&D, early discovery | Product builds with known scope |
Time & Material
Buy team time and iteratively discover the best solution. Fast to start, transparent on spend.
Strengths
- Fast start — no lengthy upfront scoping
- Easy to adjust priorities mid-project
- Full transparency via time reports
- Solution adapts as you learn your product
Watch out for
- Budget can drift without strong governance
- Requires client trust in how time is billed
- Risk of scope creep if decisions are slow
- Estimates can be misread as fixed prices
Best for
R&D, unclear scope, early-stage discovery
Fixed Price Agile
Buy an outcome within a fixed budget. MoSCoW priorities, sprint delivery, PM-protected scope.
Strengths
- Predictable total cost from day one
- Easier internal approval and procurement
- Sprint delivery with regular checkpoints
- PM protects scope — less risk of budget blowout
Watch out for
- Higher preparation cost before kickoff
- Weak requirements can hurt vendor margin
- Scope disputes if MoSCoW is not respected
- Budget pressure can affect quality if not managed
Best for
Product builds with defined scope and fixed budget
Ready to ship on budget?
We run Fixed Price Agile projects with a dedicated PM, MoSCoW scope control, and sprint-based delivery. You know the cost. We handle the complexity.
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