Quick Summary
Thrivepix's subscription model provides predictable monthly costs, unlimited requests, and faster turnaround compared to traditional project-based contracts.
What You'll Learn
- Predictable monthly costs vs variable project costs
- No project-by-project negotiations
- Unlimited requests vs fixed scope
- Faster turnaround times
- Long-term partnership benefits
The Contract Basis Problem
Traditional project-based contracts come with challenges:
- Unpredictable costs - Each project is quoted separately
- Scope creep - Changes cost extra, leading to budget overruns
- Negotiation time - Every project requires quotes, proposals, and negotiations
- Fixed scope - Can't easily add features or make changes
- Slow start - Each project requires onboarding and discovery
- Payment terms - 50% upfront, 50% on completion, or milestone-based
How Thrivepix is Different
1. Predictable Monthly Costs
Contract Basis:
- Landing page: $2,000-5,000
- 5-page website: $5,000-15,000
- E-commerce site: $10,000-30,000
- Monthly maintenance: $500-2,000
- Hard to budget for the year
Thrivepix:
- Fixed monthly subscription
- Unlimited requests included
- No per-project fees
- Easy to budget and forecast
- No surprise invoices
2. No Project-by-Project Negotiations
Contract Basis:
- Request quote for each project
- Wait for proposal (3-7 days)
- Negotiate scope and price
- Sign contract
- Pay deposit
- Finally start work (2-3 weeks later)
Thrivepix:
- Submit request immediately
- No quotes or proposals needed
- No negotiations
- No contracts per project
- Work starts within 24 hours
3. Unlimited Requests vs Fixed Scope
Contract Basis:
- Scope is fixed in contract
- Want to add a feature? New quote needed
- Change your mind? Additional charges
- Scope creep = budget overruns
Thrivepix:
- Submit unlimited requests
- Change your mind anytime
- Add features freely
- No scope limitations
- No additional charges
4. Faster Turnaround
Contract Basis:
- Discovery phase: 1-2 weeks
- Proposal and negotiation: 1-2 weeks
- Contract signing: 3-5 days
- Development: 4-8 weeks
- Total: 6-12 weeks for a medium project
Thrivepix:
- Submit request: 5 minutes
- Work starts: Within 24 hours
- Completion: 24-72 hours average
- Total: 1-3 days for most requests
5. No Payment Hassles
Contract Basis:
- 50% deposit upfront
- 50% on completion
- Or milestone-based payments
- Invoicing and payment tracking
- Late payment penalties
Thrivepix:
- Simple monthly subscription
- Automatic billing
- No invoices to track
- No payment milestones
- Cancel anytime
6. Unlimited Revisions
Contract Basis:
- 2-3 revision rounds included
- Additional revisions cost extra
- "That's outside the scope"
- Change orders and additional fees
Thrivepix:
- Unlimited revisions included
- No extra charges
- Revise until you're satisfied
- No scope arguments
7. Long-Term Partnership
Contract Basis:
- Each project is a separate engagement
- No ongoing relationship
- Start from scratch each time
- No continuity or institutional knowledge
Thrivepix:
- Ongoing partnership
- We learn your brand and preferences
- Faster turnaround over time
- Consistent quality and style
- Dedicated project manager who knows you
Cost Comparison Example
Scenario: Agency with ongoing web development needs
Contract Basis (typical year):
- 3 landing pages: $9,000
- 2 website redesigns: $20,000
- 10 small updates: $5,000
- 5 bug fixes: $2,500
- Monthly maintenance: $12,000
- Total: $48,500/year
Thrivepix Pro Plan:
- Fixed monthly rate × 12 months
- Unlimited landing pages
- Unlimited redesigns
- Unlimited updates
- Unlimited bug fixes
- No maintenance fees
- Annual Savings: $20,000-30,000+
When Contract Basis Makes Sense
Project-based contracts can be better when:
- You have one large, complex project (6+ months)
- You need very detailed specifications and documentation
- You have specific legal or compliance requirements
- You prefer milestone-based payments
- You only need web development once a year
When Thrivepix Makes More Sense
Thrivepix is better when:
- You have ongoing web development needs
- You want predictable monthly costs
- You need fast turnaround times
- You're tired of negotiating quotes
- You want flexibility to change direction
- You need unlimited revisions
- You want a long-term partnership
Real Client Stories
Marketing Agency Owner:
"We used to get quotes for every project. It took weeks just to get started. With Thrivepix, we submit a request and it's done in 2-3 days. No quotes, no negotiations, no delays."
E-commerce Business Owner:
"Contract-based work was killing our budget. Every little change was a new quote and additional charges. Thrivepix's unlimited model means we can make changes freely without worrying about costs."
Startup Founder:
"As a startup, we pivot often. Contract-based work was too rigid. Thrivepix lets us change direction quickly without renegotiating scope or paying extra."
Flexibility Comparison
Contract Basis:
- Scope is fixed
- Changes require change orders
- Additional costs for scope changes
- Renegotiation takes time
- Rigid and inflexible
Thrivepix:
- Unlimited requests
- Change direction anytime
- No additional costs
- Immediate flexibility
- Adapt as your business evolves
Speed Comparison
Contract Basis Timeline:
- Week 1-2: Request quote, receive proposal
- Week 3: Negotiate and sign contract
- Week 4: Pay deposit, project kickoff
- Week 5-8: Development
- Week 9-10: Revisions
- Week 11: Final payment and delivery
- Total: 11 weeks
Thrivepix Timeline:
- Day 1: Submit request
- Day 2-3: Development
- Day 4: Delivery
- Day 5-6: Revisions if needed
- Total: 1 week
Common Questions
Q: What if I have a very large project?
A: Break it into smaller requests. This actually works better - you get faster delivery and can adjust as you go.
Q: Can I get detailed project documentation?
A: Yes, we provide documentation for complex projects. Just include it in your request.
Q: What about contracts and legal protection?
A: Our subscription terms cover all work. For specific legal requirements, contact us to discuss.
Q: Is the quality as good as contract-based work?
A: Often better. We have senior specialists and a quality review process. Plus, unlimited revisions ensure you're satisfied.
Q: Can I switch back to contract basis if needed?
A: Yes, you can cancel your subscription anytime. But most clients find the subscription model much better.
Need More Help?
Visit http://thrivepix.com or email support@thrivepix.com