Retainer vs per-project
Client hours/mo → which format wins and the retainer price
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Retainer price
vs per-project: 20 000 ₴/mo
17 000 ₴/mo
- Per-project
- 20 000 ₴
- Effective rate
- 425 ₴/h
A retainer pays in stability — standard discount is 10–20% off hourly. Cap the included hours and set an overage rate, or it will eat your margin.