# AsyncForge

> AsyncForge is a subscription-based software development service: senior engineers build, fix, and ship your software for a fixed monthly fee. AsyncForge is based in Amsterdam and works with founders and SMBs in the Netherlands and across the EU. Plans: Light €2,000/mo (delivery within 4 business days), Standard €4,000/mo (within 2 business days), Pro €8,000/mo (within 1 business day). All plans include unlimited requests, unlimited revisions, a Kanban dashboard, and a 7-day free trial. Async-first, meetings optional. AsyncForge is invite-only: every engagement starts with a free 15-minute intro call.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://asyncforge.com/)
- [Pricing](https://asyncforge.com/pricing/)
- [How It Works](https://asyncforge.com/how-it-works/)
- [Playbook](https://asyncforge.com/playbook/)
- [FAQ](https://asyncforge.com/faq/)
- [About AsyncForge](https://asyncforge.com/about/)
- [Contact](https://asyncforge.com/contact/)
- [MVP Development](https://asyncforge.com/mvp/)
- [Get Started: Choose a Plan](https://asyncforge.com/get-started/plan/)
- [Get Started: Download the Playbook](https://asyncforge.com/get-started/playbook/)
- [Get Started: Request a Call](https://asyncforge.com/get-started/phone/)

## Services

- [All Services](https://asyncforge.com/services/)
- [Website Updates](https://asyncforge.com/services/website-updates/): AsyncForge makes the changes your website needs on a flat subscription from €2,000/month. Send a request, get it live. Unlimited requests and revisions.
- [Custom Software](https://asyncforge.com/services/custom-software/): AsyncForge builds custom software on a subscription from €2,000/month. Internal tools, portals, booking systems, dashboards, and automation, no project quote.
- [App Features](https://asyncforge.com/services/app-features/): AsyncForge adds new features to your existing app on a subscription from €2,000/month. Senior engineers, unlimited requests, delivery in days not quarters.
- [Fix & Improve My Software](https://asyncforge.com/services/fix-and-improve-software/): AsyncForge takes over buggy, slow, or unfinished software and gets it working from €2,000/month. Senior engineers, no rewrite pitch, no hourly invoices.
- [Replace My Freelancer](https://asyncforge.com/services/replace-my-freelancer/): AsyncForge takes over from an absent or underperforming freelancer from €2,000/month. Senior engineers, predictable delivery, and you own all the code.
- [React Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/react-development/): AsyncForge builds React apps with senior engineers on a subscription from €2,000/month. Components, state, hooks, and performance, without agency overhead.
- [Python Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/python-development/): AsyncForge builds Python backends, APIs, and automation with senior engineers on a subscription from €2,000/month. Fixed monthly price, no hourly invoices.
- [MVP Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/mvp-development/): AsyncForge builds complete MVPs in about 2 weeks — auth, payments, your core feature, and a landing page — for a fixed price starting at €2,000/month.
- [SaaS Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/saas-development/): AsyncForge builds and scales SaaS products with senior engineers on a subscription from €2,000/month — multi-tenancy, billing, auth, and dashboards, full stack.
- [Full-Stack Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/full-stack-development/): AsyncForge builds full-stack features end to end with one senior team from €2,000/month — React frontend, Python APIs, and database, fully integrated.
- [API Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/api-development/): AsyncForge builds fast, secure REST and GraphQL APIs with senior engineers on a subscription from €2,000/month — auth, validation, docs, and tests included.
- [Next.js Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/nextjs-development/): AsyncForge builds server-rendered, SEO-optimized Next.js apps with senior engineers from €2,000/month — App Router, Server Components, and edge deployment.
- [Django Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/django-development/): AsyncForge builds Django web apps, DRF APIs, and admin dashboards with senior engineers on a subscription from €2,000/month — API-first, secure, well-tested.
- [Machine Learning & AI](https://asyncforge.com/services/machine-learning/): AsyncForge builds the ML and AI parts of your product, from €2,000/month — data pipelines, model serving, monitoring, and LLM features that run in production.
- [Technical SEO](https://asyncforge.com/services/seo-development/): AsyncForge implements technical SEO for React and Next.js sites from €2,000/month — pre-rendering, structured data, sitemaps, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
- [Celery & Redis](https://asyncforge.com/services/celery-redis/): AsyncForge builds the background job layer of your Python app, from €2,000/month — Celery queues, workers, retries, scheduling, and Redis caching or locks.
- [Database Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/database-development/): AsyncForge does database design, query optimization, and migrations for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB from €2,000/month, done by senior engineers only.
- [Docker & DevOps](https://asyncforge.com/services/docker-devops/): AsyncForge sets up Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment infrastructure from €2,000/month — from local development to production, with senior engineers.
- [Supabase Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/supabase-development/): AsyncForge builds Supabase apps with senior engineers from €2,000/month — proper Row Level Security, edge functions, realtime channels, and storage policies.
- [Firebase Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/firebase-development/): AsyncForge works on the Firebase parts of the app you already have, from €2,000/month — security rules, efficient Firestore queries, and Cloud Functions.
- [OpenAI / Anthropic / LLM Integration](https://asyncforge.com/services/openai-anthropic-integration/): AsyncForge builds the LLM parts of your product on OpenAI and Anthropic, from €2,000/month — chat, RAG, function calling, evals, and proper cost controls.
- [Shopify Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/shopify-development/): AsyncForge works on the Shopify store you already run, from €2,000/month — Liquid theme code, custom apps, integrations, and Hydrogen headless storefronts.
- [WordPress Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/wordpress-development/): AsyncForge maintains and extends the WordPress site you already run, from €2,000/month — custom themes, plugins, performance work, and headless front ends.
- [FastAPI Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/fastapi-development/): AsyncForge builds production FastAPI services with senior engineers from €2,000/month — async SQLAlchemy, Pydantic, and proper OpenAPI documentation.
- [GraphQL Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/graphql-development/): AsyncForge builds and maintains the GraphQL layer of your stack, from €2,000/month — schema design, N+1 prevention, federation, and end-to-end type safety.
- [WebSockets Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/websockets-development/): AsyncForge builds the real-time parts of the app you already have, from €2,000/month — reconnection, presence, and horizontal scaling via Redis pub/sub.
- [Stripe Integration](https://asyncforge.com/services/stripe-integration/): AsyncForge integrates Stripe with senior engineers from €2,000/month — Checkout, Billing, Connect, and Identity with idempotent webhooks and reconciliation.
- [Twilio Integration](https://asyncforge.com/services/twilio-integration/): AsyncForge builds the Twilio parts of your product, from €2,000/month — SMS, voice, WhatsApp, and Verify, with retries, rate limiting, and cost controls.
- [LangChain Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/langchain-development/): AsyncForge works on the LangChain code you already have, from €2,000/month — chains, agents, retrieval pipelines, tracing, proper evals, and cost control.
- [RAG Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/rag-development/): AsyncForge builds the retrieval layer behind your AI feature, from €2,000/month — chunking, hybrid search, reranking, and citations readers can check.
- [AWS Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/aws-development/): AsyncForge runs and improves the AWS infrastructure you already have, from €2,000/month — Terraform or CDK, IAM policy, observability, and cost control.
- [Google Cloud (GCP) Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/gcp-development/): AsyncForge runs and improves the Google Cloud infrastructure you already have, from €2,000/month — Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, IAM, and Terraform.
- [Azure Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/azure-development/): AsyncForge runs and improves the Azure infrastructure you already have, from €2,000/month — App Service, Functions, Cosmos DB, Bicep, and Entra ID SSO.
- [Cloudflare Development](https://asyncforge.com/services/cloudflare-development/): AsyncForge builds and maintains the Cloudflare parts of your stack, from €2,000/month — Workers, Pages, R2 storage, D1 SQLite, KV, and Durable Objects.

## Comparisons

- [All Comparisons](https://asyncforge.com/compare/)
- [AsyncForge vs Toptal](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-toptal/): AsyncForge is a fixed-fee alternative to Toptal from €2,000/month: a full senior team ships features on a subscription instead of hourly freelancers you manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Upwork](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-upwork/): AsyncForge replaces Upwork proposals with a fixed subscription from €2,000/month: senior engineers ship your features, no bidding, vetting, or platform fees.
- [Subscription vs Freelancers](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-freelancers/): AsyncForge is a subscription dev team from €2,000/month, an alternative to hiring freelancers: senior engineers, unlimited requests, and no vetting or management.
- [Subscription vs Agency](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-agency/): AsyncForge delivers agency-quality development from €2,000/month flat — versus $15,000+/month agencies — with no project managers, contracts, or discovery phases.
- [Subscription vs Staff Aug](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-staff-augmentation/): AsyncForge ships features on a subscription from €2,000/month instead of staff augmentation: we self-manage delivery, so you get output without managing developers.
- [AsyncForge vs Lemon.io](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-lemonio/): AsyncForge is a fixed subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Lemon.io's $45-90/hr freelancer matching: a full team ships features, no one to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Arc](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-arc/): AsyncForge ships features on a subscription from €2,000/month instead of hiring through Arc: no matching, no €70-120k/year salaries, no team to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs DesignJoy](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-designjoy/): AsyncForge applies DesignJoy's productized subscription model to software development from €2,000/month: submit tasks, a senior team ships code, fixed monthly fee.
- [AsyncForge vs BairesDev](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-bairesdev/): AsyncForge ships product on a subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to BairesDev nearshore staffing: month-to-month, no PM or dedicated team to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs X-Team](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-x-team/): AsyncForge ships features on a fixed subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to X-Team's multi-month placements: no $10k+/month engineer to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Andela](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-andela/): AsyncForge is a fixed-fee subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Andela's engineer marketplace: a senior team ships features, no one to hire or manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Codeable](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-codeable/): AsyncForge covers full-stack development on a subscription from €2,000/month, versus Codeable's WordPress-only freelancer marketplace with hourly project pricing.
- [AsyncForge vs Gun.io](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-gun-io/): AsyncForge is a fixed-fee subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Gun.io's senior-contractor marketplace: a team ships features, no contractor to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs CodementorX](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-codementorx/): AsyncForge ships features on a subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to CodementorX developer placement: a senior team delivers, no one to hire or manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Toptal Direct](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-toptal-direct/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Toptal Direct's managed hourly engagements: fixed fee, a team ships, no matching.
- [AsyncForge vs Fiverr](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-fiverr/): AsyncForge is a subscription dev service from €2,000/month, an alternative to Fiverr gigs: a senior team ships ongoing production work instead of one-off gigs.
- [AsyncForge vs Fiverr Pro](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-fiverr-pro/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Fiverr Pro's vetted gigs: a senior team ships ongoing work, no per-gig hiring.
- [AsyncForge vs Braintrust](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-braintrust/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Braintrust's talent marketplace: a senior team ships features, no freelancer to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Topcoder](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-topcoder/): AsyncForge ships features on a subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Topcoder's competitive challenges: a dedicated senior team delivers directly.
- [AsyncForge vs Upstack](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-upstack/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Upstack's developer marketplace: a senior team ships features, no one to hire or manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Hubstaff Talent](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-hubstaff-talent/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Hubstaff Talent's remote-worker directory: a vetted senior team ships, no self-vetting.
- [AsyncForge vs Worksome](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-worksome/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Worksome's freelancer management platform: a senior team ships, no contractor compliance.
- [AsyncForge vs Malt](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-malt/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Malt's European freelancer marketplace: a senior team ships features, no one to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Hire Digital](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-hire-digital/): AsyncForge is a productized subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to Hire Digital's vetted-talent agency: a senior team ships development, no one to manage.
- [AsyncForge vs Building a Remote Team](https://asyncforge.com/compare/vs-remote-team/): AsyncForge is a productized dev subscription from €2,000/month, an alternative to building a remote team: senior engineers ship features with no hiring or HR overhead.

## Who we build for

- [Who We Build For](https://asyncforge.com/for/)
- [AsyncForge for Local Service Businesses](https://asyncforge.com/for/local-service-businesses/): A fixed-price development subscription for plumbers, dentists, salons, contractors, clinics and studios who need booking, quotes and a website that actually brings in work.
- [AsyncForge for Online Course and Membership Creators](https://asyncforge.com/for/online-course-creators/): A fixed-price development subscription for course, community and membership businesses that have outgrown their no-code platform and want to stop paying per-member fees.
- [AsyncForge for Solo SaaS Founders](https://asyncforge.com/for/solo-saas-founders/): A productized development subscription built for solo SaaS founders who need to ship product without hiring or managing engineers.
- [AsyncForge for Agencies](https://asyncforge.com/for/agencies/): A development subscription for agencies needing additional capacity without the overhead of hiring.
- [AsyncForge for Ecommerce](https://asyncforge.com/for/ecommerce/): Development subscription for ecommerce founders shipping conversion improvements, custom integrations, and platform migrations.
- [AsyncForge for B2B SaaS Startups](https://asyncforge.com/for/b2b-startups/): Development subscription for B2B SaaS startups building SSO, audit logs, RBAC, and the rest of the enterprise feature set.
- [AsyncForge for Healthtech](https://asyncforge.com/for/healthtech/): Development subscription for healthtech startups needing HIPAA-aware engineering without the consulting bills.
- [AsyncForge for AI Startups](https://asyncforge.com/for/ai-startups/): Development subscription for AI startups shipping production LLM features with guardrails, evals, and cost controls.
- [AsyncForge for Devtool Startups](https://asyncforge.com/for/devtool-startups/): Development subscription for devtool startups shipping CLIs, SDKs, integrations, and developer-facing APIs.
- [AsyncForge for Mobile-First Startups](https://asyncforge.com/for/mobile-first-startups/): Development subscription for mobile-first startups shipping native and cross-platform apps without a full-time mobile team.
- [AsyncForge for Marketplaces](https://asyncforge.com/for/marketplaces/): Development subscription for marketplace startups shipping the supply, demand, and matching infrastructure that two-sided platforms require.
- [AsyncForge for Fintech Startups](https://asyncforge.com/for/fintech/): Development subscription for fintech startups building payments, KYC flows, ledgers, and compliance-aware infrastructure.

## Free tools

- [All Free Tools](https://asyncforge.com/tools/)
- [Software Development Cost Calculator](https://asyncforge.com/tools/software-development-cost-calculator/): Free software development cost calculator: estimate what it costs to build your software with in-house hires, freelancers, an agency or a monthly subscription.
- [MVP Cost Calculator](https://asyncforge.com/tools/mvp-cost-calculator/): Free MVP cost calculator: pick your SaaS MVP features and get an instant development cost estimate for in-house, freelancers, an agency or a fixed price.
- [Developer Hiring Cost Calculator](https://asyncforge.com/tools/developer-hiring-cost-calculator/): The true cost of hiring a developer is far more than salary. See the full year-one cost — taxes, recruiting, equipment, management — versus a subscription.

## Guides

- [All Guides](https://asyncforge.com/guides/)
- [The Complete Guide to Productized Development Services](https://asyncforge.com/guides/productized-development/): Learn how productized development services work, why they outperform agencies and freelancers, and how to choose the right subscription model for your team.
- [Async Development: The Future of Software Teams](https://asyncforge.com/guides/async-development/): Discover how async development teams deliver faster results without meetings, standups, or timezone constraints. A complete guide to async workflows.
- [Building Software Without the Overhead](https://asyncforge.com/guides/build-without-overhead/): A practical guide to shipping software faster by eliminating hiring delays, management overhead, and unnecessary process. Build more with less friction.

## Blog

- [Blog](https://asyncforge.com/blog/)
- [What is Productized Development? A Founder's Guide](https://asyncforge.com/blog/what-is-productized-development/): Productized development packages software into fixed-price subscriptions. Learn how this model helps founders get reliable development.
- [Productized Development vs Traditional Agencies](https://asyncforge.com/blog/productized-vs-traditional-agencies/): Compare productized development subscriptions with traditional agencies. Discover the differences in pricing, communication, flexibility, and delivery speed.
- [The Hidden Costs of Hiring Freelance Developers](https://asyncforge.com/blog/productized-vs-freelancers/): Freelancers offer flexibility but lack reliability. Learn why startup founders are switching to development subscriptions for consistent, high-quality output.
- [How Development Subscription Pricing Works](https://asyncforge.com/blog/how-development-subscription-pricing-works/): Understand how development subscription pricing works. Learn what flat monthly fees include, how tasks are handled, and why this model saves founders money.
- [5 Industries That Benefit Most From Productized Development](https://asyncforge.com/blog/industries-productized-development/): Discover which industries gain the most from productized development subscriptions, from SaaS startups to e-commerce and professional services.
- [How Async Development Works (No Standups Required)](https://asyncforge.com/blog/how-async-development-works/): Async development replaces daily standups with written updates and shared dashboards. Learn how this approach delivers better results with fewer meetings.
- [Async vs Synchronous: Which Development Style Ships Faster?](https://asyncforge.com/blog/async-vs-synchronous-development/): Compare async and synchronous development workflows. Learn which approach helps your team ship features faster while maintaining code quality and team health.
- [How to Work With a Development Team Across Time Zones](https://asyncforge.com/blog/async-development-time-zones/): Working across time zones does not have to slow you down. Learn practical strategies for managing development teams in different geographies efficiently.
- [The Best Tools for Async Project Management](https://asyncforge.com/blog/async-communication-tools/): Discover the best tools for managing software projects asynchronously. From Kanban boards to video messaging, these tools replace meetings with efficiency.
- [How to Communicate Effectively With an Async Dev Team](https://asyncforge.com/blog/communicate-with-async-dev-team/): Learn proven strategies for communicating with an async development team. Write better task descriptions, give clearer feedback, and avoid common pitfalls.
- [In-House Developers vs Dev Subscription: Cost Analysis](https://asyncforge.com/blog/in-house-vs-subscription-developers/): Compare the true cost of hiring in-house developers versus using a development subscription. Includes salary, benefits, overhead, and productivity analysis.
- [How Kanban Project Tracking Keeps Clients in the Loop](https://asyncforge.com/blog/kanban-project-tracking-for-clients/): Kanban boards give clients real-time visibility into development progress. Learn how they replace status meetings with transparent tracking.
- [When to Hire Developers vs Outsource: A Decision Framework](https://asyncforge.com/blog/when-to-hire-vs-outsource/): Not sure whether to hire developers or outsource? This framework helps founders decide based on budget, timeline, complexity, and long-term business needs.
- [What to Look for in a Development Partner](https://asyncforge.com/blog/what-to-look-for-development-partner/): Choosing the wrong development partner is costly. Learn the key criteria for evaluating agencies, freelancers, and subscription services before you commit.
- [How to Get Software Built Without a Single Meeting](https://asyncforge.com/blog/development-team-without-meetings/): You do not need daily standups to build great software. Learn how async workflows and Kanban boards replace every meeting on your calendar.
- [Design Subscriptions vs Dev Subscriptions: How the Model Translates to Code](https://asyncforge.com/blog/designjoy-for-development/): DesignJoy proved design subscriptions work. Now the same model is transforming software development with code subscriptions.
- [The Startup MVP Checklist Before You Build](https://asyncforge.com/blog/startup-mvp-checklist/): Do not start building your MVP without this checklist. Cover validation, user research, feature prioritization, tech stack decisions, and budget planning first.
- [React vs Next.js: Which Should Your Startup Choose?](https://asyncforge.com/blog/react-vs-nextjs-for-startups/): React and Next.js serve different needs. Learn which framework fits your startup based on SEO requirements, performance needs, team expertise, and product type.
- [How Much Does an MVP Cost in 2026?](https://asyncforge.com/blog/how-much-does-mvp-cost/): Get realistic MVP cost estimates for 2026. Learn what affects pricing, compare development options, and plan your budget.
- [The Best Tech Stack for a SaaS Application in 2026](https://asyncforge.com/blog/saas-tech-stack-guide/): What stack should you use for a SaaS application in 2026? A proven default for each layer: React, Python or Node.js, PostgreSQL and simple PaaS hosting.
- [Development Budget Planning for Non-Technical Founders](https://asyncforge.com/blog/development-budget-planning/): Non-technical founders often misjudge development costs. Learn how to create a realistic budget that covers building, launching, and iterating your product.
- [Fixed Price vs Hourly Development: Which Saves You Money?](https://asyncforge.com/blog/fixed-price-vs-hourly-development/): Fixed price and hourly billing each have hidden costs. Compare both models and discover why subscriptions deliver better value.
- [Managing a Remote Dev Team Without Micromanaging](https://asyncforge.com/blog/remote-development-team-guide/): Managing a remote dev team does not mean checking in constantly. Learn strategies for setting expectations and measuring output.
- [Technical Debt Explained for Non-Technical Founders](https://asyncforge.com/blog/technical-debt-explained/): Technical debt slows down your product over time. Learn what it is, why it matters, how to spot it, and when to invest in paying it down without wasting money.
- [How to Ship Faster Without Sacrificing Code Quality](https://asyncforge.com/blog/ship-faster-without-sacrificing-quality/): Speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. Learn practical strategies for shipping software faster while maintaining clean, maintainable, and reliable code.

## Nederlands

Every page above also exists in Dutch under the /nl/ prefix (same structure, same slugs). Start here:

- [AsyncForge in het Nederlands](https://asyncforge.com/nl/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Service

**Q: What if I do not know exactly what I need built?**

A: That is completely normal, and working it out is our job rather than yours. You do not need a spec, a wireframe, or any technical knowledge to start. Describe the problem the way you would to a colleague: what is slow, what customers complain about, what you keep doing by hand every week. We ask a few questions, work out the right way to build it, and tell you what we plan to do before we start. Most of our customers run a business, not an engineering team, and they never have to learn what a database or a framework is to get good software out of us. For example, "people keep phoning to book because they cannot do it on the site" is a perfectly good brief, and we take it from there.

**Q: How does the subscription work?**

A: One subscription covers one project. Choose a plan by the turnaround you need: Light (€2,000/mo), Standard (€4,000/mo), or Pro (€8,000/mo). All plans include unlimited requests and start with a 7-day free trial. We work on one task at a time per project, in the priority order you set on your Kanban board, so the most important work is always what gets attention first. You add and reorder requests as often as you like — the queue is yours to manage, and there is no per-request charge. For example, you might queue a new checkout flow, a bug fix, and a marketing page; we deliver them one after another, top of the list first, and you can reshuffle that order at any moment. Pause or cancel at the end of any billing period.

**Q: What counts as one project?**

A: One project is one deployable unit with its own release cycle. A web platform with an API, frontend, and admin panel in the same codebase counts as one project because they ship together on a single release schedule. A mobile app for that same platform counts as a separate project — different codebase, independent deploys, its own release cadence. The test we apply is simple: if two things deploy on their own timelines from their own repositories, they are two projects. So a SaaS web app plus its companion iOS app would be two subscriptions running in parallel. If you only need one of them worked on at a time, you can stay on a single plan and switch focus by pausing one and resuming the other at a billing boundary.

**Q: What happens if a task is too large to finish in one go?**

A: We break it down into smaller subtasks and communicate the breakdown clearly on your Kanban board. You always know what we are working on now and what is coming next. We then work through the subtasks one at a time, in sequence.

**Q: Do you give estimates or commit to deadlines?**

A: No. We do not do time estimates or promise deadlines — estimates in software are notoriously unreliable and create the wrong incentives. We would rather spend that time actually building. The 7-day free trial is the best way to see our real pace on your real project.

**Q: Is there a free trial?**

A: Yes. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, and it is a real working trial rather than a demo — we start on your actual project from day one so you see our true pace and quality. We send an invoice at the start of the trial and keep building the whole time. Pay the invoice within 7 days and your subscription continues seamlessly with no interruption to the work. If you decide it is not the right fit, you simply do not pay the invoice and we part ways with no further obligations on either side. For example, you could bring a real bug and a real feature to that first week and judge us on how they land, not on a sales pitch.

**Q: What counts as one request?**

A: A request is a single, well-defined task — like building a feature, fixing a bug, or creating an API endpoint. Requests are unlimited on every plan, so you can queue as many as you like; we simply work through them one at a time in the priority order you set. When a feature is large, we break it into multiple requests for clarity and faster delivery, and we show that breakdown on your Kanban board so you always know what is in progress and what comes next. For example, "add Stripe checkout" might become three requests: the payment API, the frontend flow, and the confirmation emails — each delivered in sequence rather than in one big, hard-to-review drop.

**Q: How fast will I receive my work?**

A: It depends on your plan. Pro delivers within 1 business day, Standard within 48 hours, and Light within 4 business days. That turnaround is the target for each task we pick up in your queue, not a promise on the whole backlog at once, since we work one task at a time in your priority order. Larger features are split into smaller subtasks so you keep seeing steady delivery at your plan speed rather than waiting on one big drop. For example, on Standard a well-scoped bug fix typically lands inside 48 hours, while a bigger feature arrives as a sequence of 48-hour pieces. You track every step in real time on your Kanban dashboard, so there is never a question of where things stand.

**Q: Do you work with existing codebases?**

A: Yes. We work with existing projects, not just greenfield builds. Because every line is written by a vetted senior engineer, we are comfortable stepping into code we did not write — reading the architecture, following existing conventions, and matching the patterns already in place rather than rewriting things for their own sake. Share your repo access and we review the codebase, get oriented, and start contributing quickly. For example, if you have a React and FastAPI app already in production, we can pick up your next feature or bug in that same stack without a lengthy ramp-up. If we ever hit something we cannot support at the quality we expect, we tell you honestly instead of guessing.

**Q: What is the difference between the plans?**

A: The plans differ in turnaround speed and check-in-call cadence, not in what you can build. Light (€2,000/mo) delivers within 4 business days with monthly calls, Standard (€4,000/mo) within 48 hours with bi-weekly calls, and Pro (€8,000/mo) within 1 business day with weekly calls. Everything else is identical across tiers: unlimited requests, the Kanban dashboard, unlimited team members, and a 7-day free trial. So the choice is really about how fast you need each task turned around and how often you want a live sync — the same senior engineering goes into all three. For example, a founder shipping urgent, daily changes usually picks Pro, while a steady roadmap with occasional bursts fits Standard or Light comfortably.

### Billing

**Q: How does payment work?**

A: Billing is in advance at the start of each period. If you subscribe on the 15th, your period runs until the 15th of the following month. If payment is not received on time, work stops until it is settled.

**Q: Can I pause my subscription?**

A: Yes. A pause takes effect at the end of your current billing period and we keep working until then. When you resume you pay that day and a new period starts from there. Important: pausing puts you at the back of the queue — if we are at capacity when you want to come back, you will be on the waitlist until a slot opens.

**Q: How does cancellation work?**

A: Cancel any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds. No long-term contracts.

**Q: What if you are at full capacity?**

A: We intentionally limit the number of active projects we take on so every client gets our full attention. When we are full, new clients go on a waitlist and we notify you as soon as a slot opens.

**Q: Do you have a referral program?**

A: Yes. If you refer a new client and they subscribe, you earn 10% of their monthly subscription fee for as long as they remain a customer — no cap on the number of referrals, no time limit on the commission. Example: if they subscribe to Pro at €8,000/mo, you receive €800 every month they stay. Payouts are processed monthly. Reach out if you want to refer someone and we will set it up.

**Q: What payment methods do you accept?**

A: We accept all major credit cards and bank transfers via Stripe. Invoices are generated automatically at the start of each period.

**Q: Are prices listed with or without VAT?**

A: All prices exclude VAT. VAT is added based on your location during checkout. EU business customers can provide their VAT number for reverse charge.

### Support

**Q: What if I am not satisfied with the work?**

A: We revise until you are satisfied. Your subscription covers unlimited revisions on any delivered task, so there is never an extra charge or a capped number of rounds for getting something right. Revisions run at your plan turnaround just like any other request — you leave feedback in the task comments on your Kanban board, and we pick the change back up in your priority order. For example, if a delivered feature works but the flow is not quite how you pictured it, you comment on the task, we adjust, and it comes back to you at your normal plan speed. If something is genuinely broken, fixing it is always our first priority.

**Q: How do I communicate with the team?**

A: Day-to-day communication happens through task comments on your Kanban dashboard. Calls are optional: an onboarding call is available, and you can book check-in calls via our booking link (cadence capped by plan — Light monthly, Standard bi-weekly, Pro weekly). All calls are recorded via Fantom.

**Q: Can I have a video call if needed?**

A: Yes. Book an optional onboarding or check-in call whenever you want one. You can also keep everything fully async — the dashboard and task comments are always there.

### Technical

**Q: What technologies do you work with?**

A: You do not need to answer this one, we do. We pick whatever fits your business best and we are happy to work with whatever you already have. If you are curious: we specialize in modern web development: React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, and more. If a task falls outside our core expertise we tell you, and we may bring in a trusted senior from our own network. If we cannot guarantee the quality, we decline the work honestly rather than deliver something subpar.

**Q: How does deployment work?**

A: For anything you would reasonably want to test, we deploy to your staging environment and wait for your sign-off in the dashboard before pushing to production. For small, low-risk changes we may deploy straight away — and if you would rather approve every deploy regardless of size, just tell us and we will always wait. By default we save our work directly to your codebase as we go; if your team prefers a stricter setup, we agree on it during onboarding.

**Q: Do you handle deployment and hosting?**

A: Yes. We can set up and manage your deployment infrastructure. If you do not already have a staging environment, we will set one up for you. Any accounts we create are in your name and remain fully under your ownership.

**Q: Do you write tests?**

A: Yes. We write unit and integration tests as part of our standard development process. Every line of code is written by a vetted senior engineer — no juniors, no offshore outsourcing.

**Q: Can you work with my design files?**

A: Yes. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or hand-drawn wireframes — just attach them to your task.

### Legal & Trust

**Q: Who owns the code we build?**

A: You do. All code, designs, and deliverables produced during your subscription are fully owned by you from the moment they are delivered. AsyncForge retains no rights to anything built for your project — there is no license we hold back, no shared IP, and nothing that reverts to us if you cancel. That includes any infrastructure or accounts we set up on your behalf, which are created in your name and stay under your ownership. For example, if we build a feature and later provision a staging environment for it, both the code and the environment are yours to keep, move, or hand to another team without asking us. What you pay for is simply, and completely, yours.

**Q: Do you sign NDAs?**

A: Yes. Send yours over and we review and sign it without any hassle. Even before an NDA is in place, everything you share with us is treated as confidential by default, so you are never exposed while paperwork is being sorted out. That covers your codebase, your product plans, and anything discussed in calls or task comments. For example, if you want an NDA signed before you grant repository access on day one, that is completely fine — we will turn it around quickly so onboarding is not held up. Confidentiality is simply how we operate, and putting it in writing changes nothing about the care we already take with your information.

**Q: What if a competitor of mine becomes a client?**

A: We reach out to you first before taking on any new client whose business closely resembles yours in a way that could create a conflict of interest. We only proceed if you are comfortable with it, so you always have a say rather than finding out after the fact. Combined with the confidentiality we apply by default, this means your product plans and codebase are never shared across clients regardless of who else we work with. For example, if another founder in your exact niche approached us, we would come to you before onboarding them and would decline if you were not at ease with it. Your interests come before an extra signup.

**Q: What about liability?**

A: We deliver software on a best-effort basis, backed by unlimited revisions. AsyncForge is not liable for damages resulting from the work we deliver — financial liability rests with you as the product owner. If something goes wrong we do everything we can to fix it quickly.

### Getting Started

**Q: How do I get started?**

A: AsyncForge is invite-only, so the first step is a free 15-minute intro call with Stef via our booking link. That call is simply to check that we are a fit for your project — there is no obligation and no sales pressure. If it is a match, we set up your account and Kanban dashboard, your 7-day free trial begins, and you can start adding tasks right away while we get oriented in your codebase. For example, you could book the call today, be onboarded shortly after, and have your first real task in progress inside that same trial week. From there it is unlimited requests at your plan turnaround, one task at a time in your priority order.

**Q: Can I invite my team members?**

A: Absolutely. You can invite unlimited team members to your company account. Everyone can view progress and add comments.

**Q: Do I need technical knowledge to use AsyncForge?**

A: Not at all. Describe what you need in plain language and we handle the technical details. Writing technical specifications is our job, not yours.

**Q: I am starting from zero — can you help?**

A: Yes. If you have no codebase, no infrastructure, no accounts yet, we handle the setup: repositories, dev environment, staging environment, everything in place before we write a line of feature code.

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