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| Benefits | 6sense HQ | Andela | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetted Senior Developers | Yes | Yes | Pre-screened engineers ready for production builds |
| Fractional CTO Included | Yes | No | A technical leader who owns your architecture decisions |
| SRS Document Before Code | Yes | No | Full scope and timeline locked before development starts |
| Dedicated Project Manager | Yes | No | Someone managing your team, sprints, and timeline for you |
| QA Engineer Included | Yes | No | Every feature tested before it reaches your users |
| Full Agile Sprint Management | Yes | No | Structured sprints with clear deliverables every two weeks |
| Jira Visibility for Clients | Yes | No | Every task and milestone visible to you in real time |
| Fixed Price Option | Yes | Custom quotes only | Total cost agreed upfront with no mid-build surprises |
| Pricing Transparency | Yes | Opaque single-line invoices | Know exactly what you are paying and what it covers |
| Trial Period Available | Yes | No trial — 12-month minimum upfront | Start with confidence before committing to a full engagement |
| Contract Flexibility | Yes | 12-month minimum lock-in | No runway risk from a contract that outlasts your project |
| Direct Hire Buyout Fee | Yes | $50,000 if you hire off-platform | Keep your options open without a six-figure exit penalty |
| Post-Launch Support Retainer | Yes | No | Same team stays on for updates, fixes, and scaling |
| AI-Assisted Development | Yes | No | AI workflow delivers your product 30-40% faster |
| End-to-End Product Delivery | Yes | Talent marketplace model | Every role from idea to launch in one engagement |
| Non-Technical Founder Fit | Yes | Assumes engineering management | Built for non-technical founders who need guidance from day one |
| NDA | Yes | Not standard practice | Your idea is protected before the first technical discussion |
Vetted Senior Developers
Fractional CTO Included
SRS Document Before Code
Dedicated Project Manager
QA Engineer Included
Full Agile Sprint Management
Jira Visibility for Clients
Fixed Price Option
Pricing Transparency
Trial Period Available
Contract Flexibility
Direct Hire Buyout Fee
Post-Launch Support Retainer
AI-Assisted Development
End-to-End Product Delivery
Non-Technical Founder Fit
NDA
Let’s review your idea, get a clear MVP roadmap and estimate.
Our Case Studies
47+ SaaS platforms live in production
$30M+ in funding raised by our clients
99% client satisfaction across all projects
90-day average time to first production release
91% team retention
Fractional CTO
Technical leadership & architecture decisions
2x Senior Devs
Front-end, back-end, and API development
QA Engineer
Testing at every sprint gate
Project Manager
Sprints, standups, and weekly reviews
Full team onboarded and running within 48 hours of your first call.
Fixed Price
From $40K
Full product delivery — one agreed scope, one agreed cost.
Best for: MVP builds and first-product launches
Talk to an engineerDedicated Team
$5K–$15K/mo
Your own embedded offshore team, scaling as you grow.
Best for: Scale-ups and post-funding growth
Talk to an engineerHourly Rate
$20–$35 / hr
Flexible add-on resourcing when you need specific skills.
Best for: Augmentation and short-term specialists
Talk to an engineerAndela pricing for comparison:
$6,000–$15,000 per developer per month · 12-month minimum contract required · No trial period available · No Fractional CTO, PM, or QA included · Direct hire buyout fee of approximately $50,000 if you hire off-platform.
If your requirements matched 3 or more, we should talk
“Their strong technical skills and speed of development are super impressive.”
6sense HQ gives startups what they need most: fast, structured development with excellent technical skills. Their Agile process, clear communication, and flexibility made them a dependable partner for delivering features on time. — Gabriel Sotomayor, Founder, Impromek
5.0/5Project
Custom sports marketplace built by 6sense HQ to connect athletes and coaches.
Country
USA
“I find it comforting that they follow the schedule they provided me with. It establishes trust between us.”
5.0/5No obligation. We will review your idea, scope your MVP, and give you a ballpark estimate — all in 30 minutes.
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