Standard Rates
Standard rates are used when packages are not applicable, or as an extension to an existing engagement.
When standard rates apply
Ontologic primarily works with clearly scoped, outcome-focused packages. Standard rates exist to support situations where scope cannot yet be fully defined, or where work extends beyond a package.
Rates are structured by type of work, not just time spent — with strategic thinking priced higher than implementation.
Rate tiers
Strategic & Advisory Work
High-level advisory, system design, and technical decision-making.
Hourly: €150 – €180 / hour
Daily: €1,200 – €1,400 / day
- Used for early-stage exploration or complex decisions
- Not intended for execution-heavy work
Short-Term Implementation
Focused implementation following a defined package or scope.
Hourly: €120 – €140 / hour
Daily: €950 – €1,100 / day
- Typically follows a package-based engagement
- Limited availability
Long-Term Implementation
Ongoing collaboration and development over a longer period.
Hourly: €100 – €120 / hour
Daily: €800 – €950 / day
- Aligned with retainers
- Preferred for long trajectories
Relationship to packages
- Packages are always preferred when scope can be defined upfront
- Standard rates are typically used before, after, or alongside a package
- Long-term rates align with development retainers
- Strategic rates are not intended for execution-heavy work
Notes
- All prices exclude VAT
- Packages are the preferred way of working
- Standard rates are used when packages are not applicable
- Production infrastructure is always client-owned
- Third-party services are billed directly to the client
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