Hourly
Pay only for hours used. Scale up or down anytime.
BEST FORSpikes, audits and overflow
HOW WE WORK
Vetted engineers, flexible terms, and zero risk.
How we pick the engineers who join your team, the ways you can engage them, how that compares to hiring yourself, and what happens if someone isn't the right fit.
ON THIS PAGE
OUR VETTING
Four gates between applicants and your team.
Every engineer you meet has cleared all four. Most applicants don't make it past the first.
- 100 INGATE 01
Technical test
Real-world coding and scenario tests
- FEWERGATE 02
Expert interview
In-depth evaluation by our senior engineers
- FEWER STILLGATE 03
Culture & comms
Clear communication and an ownership mindset
- 3 THROUGHGATE 04
Background check
Identity, experience and references
- THE RESULT
ENGAGEMENT MODELS
Four ways to engage, built around your roadmap.
Monthly
A dedicated engineer on your team, billed monthly.
BEST FOROngoing roadmap delivery
Full-time
Long-term engineers or whole teams, fully embedded.
BEST FORCore product teams at scale
Project
Fixed scope, milestones and price, delivered end to end.
BEST FORMVPs and well-defined builds
THE ALTERNATIVES
How we compare to the alternatives.
Hiring in-house or through freelancers can work. Here's what changes when you hire through us.
| BrandsmashersBEST FIT | In-house | Freelancers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIME TO START | 48–72 hours | Weeks to months | Days, but variable |
| VETTING | 4-step, senior-led | Your team's time | Self-reported |
| WRONG FIT? | Replaced, guaranteed | Restart hiring | Start over |
| MANAGEMENT | Dedicated account manager | You | You |
| COMMITMENT | Hourly to full-time | Long-term payroll | Per gig |
ZERO-RISK HIRING
Not the right fit? We replace them. 100% guaranteed.
100%REPLACEMENT
GUARANTEE
GUARANTEE
- Dedicated account manager
- Transparent reporting
- Ongoing performance monitoring