FrequentlyAskedQuestions
Clear answers to common questions about our services, pricing, process, and technology. No jargon, no fluff — just the facts you need to make a decision.
Quick answers to top questions
How much does staff augmentation cost?+
Staff augmentation starts at $3,000/month for mid-level developers and $5,000-7,000/month for senior engineers — 60% lower than US equivalents.
More on this topic →How quickly can you match me with a developer?+
Geminate matches you with pre-vetted developers within 48 hours. After your interview, a paid trial week begins before any long-term commitment.
More on this topic →What are your hourly rates?+
Rates range from $20/hr for junior developers to $45/hr for senior engineers and $55-65/hr for architects. This is 55-65% lower than US-based equivalents.
More on this topic →How long does it take to build an MVP?+
A web app MVP takes 6-8 weeks ($15,000-20,000). A mobile app MVP takes 8-12 weeks ($25,000-35,000). A SaaS MVP takes 12-16 weeks ($30,000-45,000).
More on this topic →Who owns the intellectual property?+
You own 100% of the IP. All code, designs, and documentation are assigned to you via a signed IP agreement before development starts. Non-negotiable.
More on this topic →How do you vet developers?+
Every developer passes a 5-stage process: resume screening, technical assessment, English evaluation, cultural fit interview, and reference check. Only 3.2% of applicants pass.
More on this topic →All FAQ topics
Staff Augmentation FAQ
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Transparent pricing answers. Hourly rates from $20/hr, monthly from $3K, engagement models explained, zero hidden costs,...
15 questions answered→04Custom Software Development FAQ
Custom software development questions answered. Timelines from 8 weeks, full IP ownership, post-launch support included,...
14 questions answered→05Mobile App Development FAQ
Mobile app development questions answered. iOS and Android from $25K, cross-platform with Flutter, 10-14 week timeline, ...
14 questions answered→06Flutter Development FAQ
Flutter development questions answered. Why Flutter saves 35-40% cost, 120fps performance, platform limitations explaine...
15 questions answered→07React Development FAQ
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15 questions answered→09SaaS Development FAQ
SaaS development questions answered. MVP from $30K, multi-tenancy architecture, Stripe billing integration, scaling stra...
15 questions answered→10Cloud & DevOps FAQ
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