Thirty minutes with the people who'd build it
A discovery call is not a sales call. You describe the problem, we tell you what it would actually take. Afterwards you get that in writing, whether or not you hire us.
Worth your time even if you never hire us
Most agency discovery calls are qualification in disguise. This one is meant to leave you better informed regardless of what you decide.
Engineers, not account managers
The people on the call are the people who would build it. Nobody is going to promise something and hand you to a delivery team who never heard it.
A technical opinion in writing
Within two working days you get a short written view: the approach we would take, the parts that carry risk, and a realistic range on time and cost.
Thirty minutes, no deck
We ask what you're trying to achieve, what already exists, and what's genuinely fixed. No slides about our values.
How the half hour goes
No preparation needed. If you have a document, send it. If you don't, a conversation is fine.
- 0–5 minWhat you're trying to achieve, and what happens if it never gets built.
- 5–15 minThe current picture: existing systems, data, team, and anything already tried.
- 15–25 minConstraints that are real: budget, deadline, compliance, the stack you have to live with.
- 25–30 minOur initial read, the parts we think are risky, and what we would want to look at next.
And then
- A written technical opinion within two working days
- A scoped proposal only if you ask for one
- No follow-up sequence, no drip campaign
Where discovery sits
Discovery is the first phase of how we deliver everything. It exists to make the estimate worth trusting, not to qualify you. See the full process →
Request a call
Book your discovery call
Tell us roughly what you're trying to build or fix and we'll come back with a couple of times. You don't need a specification. A paragraph is plenty.
- team@steganox.com
- Response time
- We reply within one business day.
- NDA
- Happy to sign yours before you share details.
Ten clients. Eight countries. Their words, not ours.
Every quote is attributable to a named person at a named company. Where they named the stack themselves, it is shown. Several engagements are under NDA and can't appear here at all.
BigSkyEats
“The Steganox team exceeded my expectations with their exceptional professionalism and technical expertise. They delivered ahead of schedule, demonstrated a deep understanding of the requirements, and paid close attention to every detail. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the project, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend them for any software development project.”
Discovery
“Working with the Steganox team was a stellar experience. Their code quality and attention to detail exceeded all expectations. They maintained proactive communication, responded quickly, and delivered our Django + React/Next.js project professionally and on time. The collaboration was smooth from start to finish, and the pricing was more than reasonable. Highly recommended!”
AI Schematics Generator
“Very professional and delivered exactly what was agreed upon, including a FastAPI backend and React frontend. The team even suggested better technical approaches than the ones I originally planned. Knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend them and will definitely continue working with them.”
Comovo Run
“Working with the Steganox team was a great experience. Despite our limited budget, they researched the best technical solutions and delivered exactly what we needed while respecting our constraints. Their communication was excellent, they were always available when needed, and they worked tirelessly to deliver on time. We will definitely continue working with them.”
BreezyMoves.co.uk
“If you're looking for a team that truly understands your business, your goals, and your budget, look no further. The Steganox team gave me confidence throughout the entire process and helped bring my vision to life. I started with no coding knowledge, and now I understand and appreciate not only the design but also the technical complexity behind the website. I'm extremely happy with the final product and can't wait to work with them again.”
Collector's Homebase
“Great experience overall. Our project was completed exactly as requested, with additional improvements and delivered on time. Every request was executed efficiently, and our client was extremely happy with the final platform. We will definitely be repeat customers because we trust the quality of delivery.”
Catch Collect
“Perfect code and a smoothly running application. Thanks!”
The ones you were going to ask anyway.
Answered straight, including the ones most agencies save until after you've signed.
How quickly can you start?
Discovery usually begins within one to two weeks. Augmentation placements move faster. A full dedicated team takes longer to assemble properly, and we would rather say so than rush it.
How do you price work?
Dedicated teams and augmentation are priced monthly per person. Fixed-scope work is quoted after discovery, because a number given before anyone has opened the codebase is a guess rather than an estimate. We do not bill you for that discovery. You get a written scope and price before any build starts.
Who owns the code and the IP?
You do, from the first commit. Work happens in your repositories under your accounts wherever possible, and all IP transfers to you under the contract.
Do you work with in-house teams?
Often. We adopt your stack, your branching model and your review process instead of importing ours. If we spot a gap we'll say so, but the decision stays yours.
What happens after launch?
Your call. Some clients take full ownership with a handover and documentation package. Others move to an SLA-backed retainer with monitoring and on-call.
Can you sign an NDA first?
Yes, routinely. Several of our projects can't be listed publicly for exactly that reason. Send yours over, or use ours.
How do you handle security and compliance?
We engineer to the controls behind GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2: least privilege, encryption, auditability, evidence trails. Certification comes from an accredited auditor, not from us. We prepare the technical evidence they ask for.
What if the project is not going well?
You hear it from us first, in that week's demo, with a proposed correction. Engagements are month-to-month after any minimum term. You are never locked into something that is not working.