Services
Engineering platforms, systems, and infrastructure for real production workloads.
Pricing Guide
Most projects begin with a short discovery call to clarify scope, architecture, and timelines.
Transparent starting-from pricing to help with planning. Final quotes are confirmed after a short discovery call and technical scoping session.
Project Builds
One-time engagements to design, build, and deploy production systems.
Static & Brochure
Static sites, landing pages, brochure sites, and simple internal tools with no auth complexity.
Delivery: 2–4 weeks
- Nuxt static or simple Vue/React frontend
- Docker + Nginx deployment included
- Basic SEO setup (if public-facing)
App Starter
PocketBase-backed apps, CRUD dashboards, MVPs, prototypes, and admin tools with auth and roles.
Delivery: 4–8 weeks
- PocketBase backend
- Vue or React frontend
- Basic auth and role-based access
- Docker + Nginx deployment included
Business Systems
End-to-end product builds with Vue 3 frontend, Spring Boot backend, secure auth, dashboards, and infrastructure.
Typically 8–16 weeks depending on scope
- Architecture, testing strategy, and CI/CD readiness included
- Built to ship and scale, not just to demo
Platform / Enterprise
Multi-tenant SaaS, AI pipelines, self-hosted LLM/TTS systems, MCP integrations, and agent workflows.
Typically 16–30+ weeks, scoped after technical discovery
- Designed for security, performance, and long-term maintainability
- Final quote is set after discovery and technical scoping
CMS Development
Custom WordPress, WooCommerce, and CMS projects — themes, plugins, and migration.
Typically 2–4 weeks
- Custom themes and plugin development
- WooCommerce setup and payment integration
Specialist Engagements
Scoped sessions and integrations for teams with specific technical needs.
AI Architecture / Consulting
Half-day to full-day working sessions for teams making serious AI or platform decisions.
Half-day or full-day sessions, booked in advance
- Platform reviews, workflow design, and technical roadmapping
- Best before you build, not after something breaks
Custom MCP & Agent Integrations
Custom MCP servers that connect AI agents to CMS, CRM, databases, and internal tooling.
Typically 3–6 weeks per integration
- Role-safe pipelines with controlled data sync across systems
- Multi-system automation without fragile glue-code sprawl
Consulting & Architecture
Architecture reviews, technical advisory, and legacy system restructuring.
Scoped per engagement
- One-time architecture reviews or ongoing technical advisory
- Legacy codebase restructuring and rescue
Hosting & Infrastructure
Infrastructure hosting, DevOps management, and operational services for production systems.
Light Hosting
Managed hosting tiers — static, app, CMS, and business systems with SSL, monitoring, and patches.
- Static R300 · App R600 · CMS R850
- Business from R1,200 · Custom quoted
- 24/7 automated uptime monitoring
DevOps Retainer
Reserved infrastructure and DevOps engineering capacity — CI/CD, deployments, and operational automation.
- CI/CD pipeline maintenance
- Container and deployment management
- Infrastructure improvements and automation
CI/CD Engineering
Pipeline architecture, implementation, and automation — GitHub Actions, Woodpecker, Docker builds.
- New CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Docker build pipelines and deployment automation
- Pipeline architecture and security
Observability
Full visibility into production systems — Prometheus, Grafana, log aggregation, and alerting.
- Metrics collection and dashboards
- Log aggregation and centralisation
- Alerting and retention configuration
Backup Management
Managed backup configuration, storage, and recovery — defined by your data requirements.
- Backup configuration and setup
- Retention policy management
- Recovery procedures
Support & Maintenance
Routine troubleshooting, maintenance, and ongoing support for production systems.
Maintenance & Support
Routine troubleshooting, configuration changes, minor fixes, and maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Routine plugin and module updates
- Minor operational fixes
Support Retainer
Reserved support capacity for troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational assistance.
- Defined monthly support hours
- Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
- Overage billed at hourly rate
Development Retainer
Reserved application engineering capacity — features, fixes, refactoring, and improvements.
- Feature development and bug fixes
- Refactoring and technical debt reduction
- Framework upgrades requiring code changes
Note: prices are starting-from benchmarks for South Africa/Cape Town market context. Final pricing depends on scope, delivery timeline, integrations, and support requirements.
Free 30-minute call to clarify scope, architecture, and timelines.
Which build fits your project?
Not sure which tier you need? Use this to find your fit — then explore the detail page.
| Static & Brochure | App Starter | Business Systems | Platform / Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need user accounts? | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple user roles / RBAC? | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-tenant or SaaS? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI pipelines or LLM integration? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom business logic? | ✗ | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-party API integrations? | ✗ | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance requirements (POPIA etc)? | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client manages own content? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| See Details → | See Details → | See Details → | See Details → |
Static & Brochure
App Starter
Business Systems
Platform / Enterprise
Software Development Life Cycle
NemesisNet adapts its delivery methodology to the constraints of each project. Whether you need the iterative speed of Agile or the structured predictability of Waterfall, the process is aligned to your business context.
Agile & Iterative
Two-week sprints with continuous stakeholder feedback. Ideal for MVPs, product evolution, and environments where requirements shift based on market response.
- Sprint planning & retrospectives
- Daily standups & async updates
- Continuous integration & delivery
- Backlog grooming & prioritization
Waterfall & Structured
Full scope definition upfront with gated milestones. Best suited for compliance-heavy systems, fixed-budget builds, and integrations where downstream dependencies are rigid.
- Requirements sign-off & traceability
- Phased design, build, test, deploy
- Formal change control process
- Documentation-driven handoff
South Africa-Based, Globally Remote
NemesisNet is based in Cape Town, South Africa and works with clients across the country and internationally. All engagements are conducted remotely with structured online scoping, daily async updates, and regular video check-ins. South African clients benefit from local business context, POPIA compliance awareness, and SLA-friendly time zone alignment. International clients — particularly those in European time zones — benefit from overlapping working hours and cost-effective ZAR pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
NemesisNet works with Vue 3, React, Nuxt 4, Spring Boot, Python, PocketBase, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AI frameworks including MCP, GGUF models, and CUDA-accelerated inference.
Transparent starting-from pricing is provided for planning. Final quotes are confirmed after a discovery call and technical scoping session. Project builds range from R7,000 for static sites to R900,000+ for platform and enterprise work. Specialist engagements start from R10,000. Hosting starts at R300/month. Retainers start from R7,500/month with defined capacity.
Yes. While based in Cape Town, South Africa, NemesisNet works with clients remotely across the country and internationally. Discovery calls and scoping sessions are conducted online.
Static sites ship in 2–4 weeks. App starters typically take 4–8 weeks. Business systems range from 8–16 weeks. Platform and enterprise builds run 16–30+ weeks. All timelines are scoped during the discovery phase.
Yes. NemesisNet builds API integrations, MCP servers, and data pipelines that connect to existing CMS, CRM, and database systems. Custom MCP agents can automate workflows across multiple platforms.
No. Retainers reserve a defined amount of service capacity for each billing period. Capacity is specific to the retainer type and does not accumulate or roll over between billing periods. Additional work beyond the included capacity is billed at the applicable hourly rate.
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