Pricing
One flat fee. No surprises.
Three tiers, one goal: give you senior engineering capacity without the overhead of a full-time hire. Every plan includes unlimited async requests; the plan sets how many workstreams run at once. All prices are in USD, and you won't be watching a billing clock.
Build
$5,000 USD / mo
For technical founders or small teams that need senior guidance and async execution. Best for 1–2 concurrent needs.
Unlimited async requests via Slack
2 active workstreams at a time
Cloud architecture reviews
CI/CD setup & optimization
48h response SLA
2 calls/mo (60 min each)
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Scale
$9,000 USD / mo
For SaaS companies scaling their product and infrastructure simultaneously. Your embedded senior engineering partner.
Unlimited async requests
4 active workstreams
Weekly sync call (60 min)
AI feature scoping + build
Infrastructure cost reviews
Security posture assessment
24h response SLA
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Partner
$15,000 USD / mo
Full embedded technical leadership. Dedicated senior architect running your cloud, security, and AI roadmap.
Dedicated senior engineer
Unlimited workstreams
Bi-weekly leadership sessions
Full AI product roadmap
SOC 2 & compliance readiness
Vendor & contract reviews
4h response SLA
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Prefer a one-time project?
Project-based engagements.
Monthly project
Scoped, fixed-price engagement for a single deliverable — cloud migration, CI/CD build-out, AI feature implementation, security audit. Priced $8,000–$30,000 USD depending on scope.
Quarterly engagement
3-month engagement with defined milestones — full infrastructure overhaul, AI product MVP, compliance readiness sprint. Best path into a retainer. Priced $24,000–$60,000 USD.
How it compares
Less than one hire. More than one person.
| Cost / mo | Speed to start | Seniority | Flexibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior DevOps hire | $13–17K all-in | 4–6 months | One person | Fixed scope |
| Consulting agency | $4–8K unpredictable | 2–4 weeks | Mixed | Billed by hour |
| Korvaed Scale | $9,000 flat | This week | Senior team | Unlimited requests |
Questions
Frequently asked.
How is this different from hiring a freelancer?
Freelancers work project-by-project and you manage them. Korvaed is your ongoing partner — we're proactive, always available, and you never re-onboard us. We also cover multiple disciplines (cloud, AI, security) that a single freelancer rarely does.
What if I don't have enough work every month?
Most clients underestimate how much they need. And if a month is quieter, we use the time proactively — audits, roadmap planning, documentation, cost reviews. There's always something worth doing.
We already have developers. Why would we need this?
Your developers build features. We handle the infrastructure architecture, cloud governance, security posture, and AI complexity they've likely never operated at scale — so they can stay focused on the product.
How quickly can you start?
Typically within a week of signing. We start with a focused onboarding to understand your stack, then move into execution immediately.
Can we start with a project before committing to a retainer?
Yes. A scoped project is a great way to see how we work before committing to monthly. We offer a $1,000 credit toward the first retainer month for clients who convert within 30 days of project delivery.