Pricing & Flexible Plans
Zentari Software
— Engagement Models
We offer transparent, flexible engagement models tailored to your project's needs and scale. Whether you need a full system build, ongoing development, or reliable maintenance, we have a plan built for clarity and trust.
Fixed-Price Development
One-Time, No Maintenance
How it works
We define the entire project scope upfront and determine a flat fee divided across key milestones. You get full code ownership upon delivery.
Payment Structure
Milestone-based (e.g., 30% upfront, 40% dev, 30% delivery)
Included
- Fixed Scope & Timeline
- Custom Software Build
- Full Source Code Ownership
- Deployment & Setup Assistance
- 30-Day Bug Fix Warranty
Not Included
- Long-term server maintenance
- Feature additions post-launch
Any new feature requests or scope changes require a separate quote.
Monthly System Development
Build-As-You-Go
How it works
You retain us on a monthly basis. We iteratively design, build, test, and ship features without needing heavy upfront requirements.
Payment Structure
Flat monthly retainer billed at the start of the cycle.
Included
- Flexible Scope Adjustments
- Continuous Iterative Delivery
- Direct Developer Access
- Priority Technical Support
- Code Ownership (after completion)
Not Included
- Large bulk upfront deliveries in a single month
Minimum 3-Month Commitment to establish team velocity.
Hybrid Model
One-Time Build + Monthly Maintenance
How it works
A one-time fee to build your core software system, followed by an optional monthly ongoing retainer to handle hosting, updates, and maintenance.
Payment Structure
Milestones for build + Optional scheduled monthly payments.
Included
- Initial Comprehensive System Build
- Immediate Source Code Ownership
- Ongoing Hosting & Uptime Monitoring
- Regular Bug Fixes & Minor Tweaks
- No Vendor Lock-In
Not Included
- Major refactors or massive new architectures in monthly phase
Monthly maintenance is fully optional and can be canceled anytime.
Compare Data & Decisions
Decide exactly how you want to invest in your custom software build. No vendor lock-in.
| Model | Upfront Investment | Monthly Commitment | Code Ownership | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-Price Development | High (Milestone payments) | None | 100% Upon delivery | Clearly defined scope, strict budget |
| Monthly System DevRecommended | Low (Just first month) | ₱10k – ₱15k | Immediate & Continuous | Evolving startups, flexible scope |
| Hybrid Model | High (Initial Build) | Custom (Maintenance) | 100% Immediate | Stability post-launch, ongoing support |
Fixed-Price Development
- Upfront:High (Milestone payments)
- Monthly:None
- Ownership:100% Upon delivery
- Best For:Clearly defined scope, strict budget
Monthly System Dev
Recommended- Upfront:Low (Just first month)
- Monthly:₱10k – ₱15k
- Ownership:Immediate & Continuous
- Best For:Evolving startups, flexible scope
Hybrid Model
- Upfront:High (Initial Build)
- Monthly:Custom (Maintenance)
- Ownership:100% Immediate
- Best For:Stability post-launch, ongoing support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about how we manage pricing, ownership, and scope.