AI-accelerated development for startups & founders

AI-Accelerated Development.
Human Quality.

AI handles planning, scaffolding, and repetitive work. A dedicated developer ensures quality, handles edge cases, and ships production-ready code — at a fraction of agency prices.

Handoff project dashboard — Kanban board with real tasks, real-time chat, and call scheduling

Your project portal — Kanban board, real-time chat, file sharing, and calls. All in one place.

Unlimited

Development requests

24-48hr

Avg. task turnaround

$650

Flat monthly price

5 min

AI onboarding, no calls

100%

You own the code

Every option sucks. Until now.

You've looked at all the options. None of them work for what you actually need.

Hire an agency

$10,000-$50,000+ for a simple app
Weeks of discovery calls before work starts
You’re paying for PMs, sales teams, and office rent
Timelines slip. Budgets balloon. You wait.

Use AI tools (Lovable, Bolt, Replit)

Generates a great-looking demo in 30 seconds
Breaks the moment you add auth, payments, or APIs
No one to debug when things go wrong
You end up hiring a developer anyway

Hire on Upwork / Fiverr

You become the project manager
Vetting is a full-time job — and still a gamble
Communication issues, timezone problems
Quality is inconsistent, scope creep is constant

Do it yourself with Cursor / ChatGPT

You’re a founder, not a developer
Weeks learning deployment, databases, auth
AI helps you write code, not ship products
Every hour coding is an hour not growing your business
The best of both worlds

Handoff = AI speed + human quality

Your dedicated developer uses AI to plan, scaffold, and write code 3-5x faster than traditional development. They focus their expertise on architecture, edge cases, security, and deployment — the things AI still can't do reliably. You get agency-quality results at a fraction of the cost.

“I'll just vibe code it myself”

We hear this a lot. Here's what actually happens.

Hour 1Amazing

You prompt Cursor and it generates a beautiful landing page. You feel like a genius. This is the future.

Hour 5Frustrating

You need user authentication. AI generates some auth code but it doesn’t handle session refresh, protected routes, or edge cases. You’re deep in Stack Overflow.

Day 3Stuck

Your database schema is a mess. Stripe integration uses deprecated APIs. Nothing works together. You’ve rewritten the same component four times.

Week 2Defeated

It works on your laptop but you can’t deploy it. Environment variables, CORS errors, database migrations. 60+ hours in and you still don’t have a product.

With Handoff

Same project. Different outcome.

Your developer uses AI to scaffold it in hours, implements real auth and payments, deploys to production, and hands you a working URL — while you focus on your business.

“Why not just hire someone on Upwork?”

You can. But here's what you're signing up for.

Upwork / Fiverr

You become the project manager

Writing specs, reviewing code, managing timelines, chasing updates. A part-time job on top of your actual job.

Vetting is a nightmare

200 proposals. Most are copy-paste. You still can't tell who's good until they start — and by then you've already paid.

Scope creep destroys budgets

"That will be extra." Hourly billing incentivizes slowness. A 2-week project becomes 6 weeks.

Communication friction

Timezone gaps, language barriers, disappearing for days. You're constantly chasing updates.

No accountability after delivery

The freelancer moves on. Bugs appear. Nobody's around to fix them.

Handoff

Project management is built-in

Live Kanban board, real-time chat, file sharing. You watch progress — you don't manage it.

Vetting is already done

Your developer is pre-vetted and dedicated to your project. No interviews, no gambles, no surprises.

Flat monthly rate, unlimited requests

$650/mo or $1,000/mo. Scope changes don't blow up your budget. No hourly billing, no "that's extra."

Real-time communication

Chat, calls, scheduled meetings — all through your project portal. Your developer is always reachable.

Ongoing support, same developer

Your developer knows your codebase inside-out. Bug fixes, iterations, new features — they're there as long as you're subscribed.

How it works

Subscribe, describe your project, and get unlimited development. Not a project quote — a developer on retainer, supercharged by AI.

AI onboarding conversation asking about your project

Subscribe & describe your project

Pick a plan and have a 5-minute conversation with our AI. It asks the right questions about your goals, features, tech stack, and timeline. AI instantly generates a detailed project plan — and your dedicated developer reviews it and gets to work, often the same day.

01

Submit requests & track progress

Add tasks to your project board — “Build a login page”, “Add Stripe payments”, “Fix the mobile nav”. Watch your project come to life on a live Kanban board. Chat directly with your developer, hop on calls, share files, and see tasks completed in real-time.

02

Get it built & repeat forever

Your developer works through requests one at a time (Standard) or two in parallel (Pro). Simple tasks in ~24 hours, complex features in a few days. Unlimited requests, no per-task pricing. Keep submitting work as long as you're subscribed. Pause anytime.

03

What can you request?

Anything you'd ask a full-stack developer to build.

Simple

~24 hours turnaround

Fix responsive layout issues
Add a contact form
Update copy and images
Set up analytics tracking
Add dark mode support
Create email templates
Medium

2–3 days turnaround

Build user authentication
Add Stripe payment checkout
Create an admin dashboard
Implement file upload system
Build API integrations
Set up email notifications
Complex

1–2 weeks turnaround

Build a full SaaS MVP
Create multi-tenant system
Implement real-time features
Build a client portal
Design system + component library
Full app deployment pipeline

What we don't do

Desktop applications (Windows, macOS, Linux native apps)
Zapier, Make, n8n, or similar workflow automation platforms
WhatsApp bots or anything requiring Meta platform permits
Telegram, Discord, or other messaging platform bots by default
Work requiring special platform approvals or API partnerships

These are outside our core focus on web applications, SaaS products, and websites. If you need something specific, start a conversation and we'll let you know if we can help.

Handoff vs. the alternatives

See how AI-accelerated development with human oversight compares to going it alone.

HandoffAI ToolsLovable, Bolt, Replit, CursorFreelancerAgency
Production-ready code
AI-accelerated speed
Human code review
Unlimited requests
24-48hr turnaroundinstant*varies
Auth, payments, APIs
Deployment & DevOpsvaries
Real-time project tracking
Direct calls & meetings
Invite team membersvaries
No discovery calls needed
Predictable pricing
No project management neededvaries
Starting price$650/mo$100-1,000s+$3-8k$10-50k

* AI tools generate code instantly, but the output isn't production-ready. You still need to debug, integrate, and deploy.

How is $650/month possible?

Simple math. AI makes developers dramatically more productive. We pass the savings to you.

AgencyHandoff
Developer
$150/hrIncluded
Project manager
$80/hrBuilt-in (AI + portal)
Discovery & scoping
20+ hours of calls5-minute AI chat
Overhead & margin
40-60%Near zero
Speed
1x3-5x (AI-accelerated)
Simple MVP
$15,000–$30,000$650–$1,000/mo

No PMs. No sales teams. No office rent. One developer with AI tools does what used to take a whole team.

Everything included

Not a tool. Not a marketplace. A complete development service powered by AI.

AI project planning

AI interviews you and generates a complete project plan with tasks and milestones — in minutes, not weeks.

Dedicated developer

A real, vetted developer assigned to your project. They know your codebase, your goals, and your tech stack.

Live Kanban board

Track every task in real-time. See what's in progress, what's done, and what's next — no status meetings.

Chat, calls & meetings

Message in real-time, hop on calls, or schedule recurring check-ins. Whatever works for you.

Invite your team

Bring your co-founder, designer, or stakeholders. Everyone gets visibility and can leave feedback.

File sharing & handoff

Share designs, docs, and assets. Get deliverables back. Everything lives in one place.

Production deployment

Your developer deploys it. CI/CD, hosting, domains, SSL. You get a live, working application.

Ongoing support

Bug fixes, feature requests, iterations — just add it to the board. Same developer, no re-explaining.

AI project planning

AI interviews you and generates a complete project plan with tasks and milestones — in minutes, not weeks.

Dedicated developer

A real, vetted developer assigned to your project. They know your codebase, your goals, and your tech stack.

Live Kanban board

Track every task in real-time. See what's in progress, what's done, and what's next — no status meetings.

Chat, calls & meetings

Message in real-time, hop on calls, or schedule recurring check-ins. Whatever works for you.

Invite your team

Bring your co-founder, designer, or stakeholders. Everyone gets visibility and can leave feedback.

File sharing & handoff

Share designs, docs, and assets. Get deliverables back. Everything lives in one place.

Production deployment

Your developer deploys it. CI/CD, hosting, domains, SSL. You get a live, working application.

Ongoing support

Bug fixes, feature requests, iterations — just add it to the board. Same developer, no re-explaining.

AI project planning

AI interviews you and generates a complete project plan with tasks and milestones — in minutes, not weeks.

Dedicated developer

A real, vetted developer assigned to your project. They know your codebase, your goals, and your tech stack.

Live Kanban board

Track every task in real-time. See what's in progress, what's done, and what's next — no status meetings.

Chat, calls & meetings

Message in real-time, hop on calls, or schedule recurring check-ins. Whatever works for you.

Invite your team

Bring your co-founder, designer, or stakeholders. Everyone gets visibility and can leave feedback.

File sharing & handoff

Share designs, docs, and assets. Get deliverables back. Everything lives in one place.

Production deployment

Your developer deploys it. CI/CD, hosting, domains, SSL. You get a live, working application.

Ongoing support

Bug fixes, feature requests, iterations — just add it to the board. Same developer, no re-explaining.

Perfect for

Handoff is built for founders, startups, and small businesses who need real software — not demos.

MVPs & launch-ready apps

Go from idea to deployed product. We build full-stack web apps with auth, databases, payments, and deployment included.

SaaS products

User dashboards, subscription billing, admin panels, API integrations. The stuff AI tools can’t handle on their own.

Client portals & internal tools

Custom tools for your team or clients — dashboards, data views, workflow automation. Built to your exact needs.

Landing pages & marketing sites

Beautiful, responsive websites with CMS integration, analytics, SEO optimization, and fast load times.

The cost of not building

Every week without a product is a week your competitors are shipping, your customers are waiting, and your idea is getting stale.

Your competitors aren't waiting

Someone else has the same idea. The difference between a successful product and a "what if" is execution speed. AI-accelerated development gets you to market first.

Ideas have an expiration date

The longer you wait to validate, the more the market shifts. A shipped MVP teaches you more in one week than six months of planning ever will.

Revenue starts at launch

Every month spent researching, learning to code, or vetting freelancers is a month without revenue. At $650/mo, Handoff pays for itself with your first paying customer.

Zero risk. Seriously.

We've designed Handoff so you never feel locked in or stuck.

You own everything

All code, designs, and assets are 100% yours. We build in your GitHub repo or hand off the complete codebase. No proprietary frameworks, no lock-in, no strings attached.

Cancel anytime

Both plans are month-to-month. No annual contracts, no cancellation fees. Pause when you don't need development, resume when you do. Your project stays right where you left it.

No vendor lock-in

We use standard, open-source technologies. Next.js, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL. Any developer in the world can pick up where we left off. You're never trapped.

Simple, predictable pricing

Why so affordable? AI acceleration means one developer does the work of a small team. We pass the savings to you.

Standard

$650/mo

Pause or cancel anytime

1 project24hr turnaround
1 project at a time
1 request at a time
AI-powered project planning
Dedicated developer
Real-time chat & file sharing
Live Kanban tracking
Production deployment
Video calls with your developer
You own 100% of the code
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Best value

Pro

$1,000/mo

Pause or cancel anytime

3 projects24hr turnaround
Up to 3 projects
3 requests in parallel
Everything in Standard
Get Started on Contra

Purchase your plan through Contra to get started. No long-term contracts.

Frequently asked questions

Accepting new projects

Ready to build something real?

Stop wrestling with AI tools that can't ship. Stop overpaying agencies. Stop project-managing freelancers. Stop spending your nights learning deployment.

Unlimited dev requests
24-48hr turnaround
Dedicated developer
Production deployment
AI-accelerated speed
You own the code
$650/mo flat rate
Cancel anytime

No contracts. No discovery calls. 5-minute AI onboarding. Cancel anytime.