Developers cost $3,000–$50,000+ per project depending on where you hire. Orva builds the same working, production-quality software for $149–$799 — with a guided process and full code ownership.
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Estimates based on typical freelance market rates. Actual costs vary.
The build quality is production-grade either way. The process, cost, and speed are not.
| Feature | Hiring a developer | Orva |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (medium project) | $3,000–$15,000+ | $399 flat |
| Time to first working version | 2–12 weeks | 48 hours |
| Know cost upfront | ✗Scope creep is common | ✓Fixed price, always |
| Blueprint before code | Sometimes, extra cost | ✓Always included |
| Guided requirements | You write the brief | ✓Orva interviews you |
| Revisions included | Extra — hourly rate | ✓Credits included per tier |
| Code ownership | ✓Usually | ✓Always, download anytime |
| Admin panel | Extra cost | ✓Auto-generated |
| Tech stack quality | Depends on developer | Next.js 15 · Supabase · TypeScript |
| Hiring risk | ✗Ghosting, delays, disputes | ✓None |
| Communication overhead | High — meetings, Slack, revisions | One chat conversation |
Orva generates production-grade Next.js 15 with TypeScript, Supabase for auth and database, Tailwind for responsive design, and automated code review before deployment. Real, downloadable, deployable code.
When you hire a developer, you write the brief. Most non-technical founders write vague briefs — and vague briefs cause scope creep and budget overruns. Orva leads the requirements conversation, produces a full blueprint with wireframes, and gets your approval before anything is built.
“I paid a developer $6,000 and waited 6 weeks for an app that didn't match what I described. With Orva I saw the blueprint before committing — and the app was exactly what I approved.”
“Getting quotes from agencies was demoralizing. They wanted $15,000. Orva built it for $799 and it's live. My team uses it every day.”
“I was quoted 10 weeks by a dev shop in Singapore. Orva had my blueprint in 20 minutes and my live app in 2 days. I own the code. I couldn't believe it was real.”
Free discovery chat. Full blueprint. Only pay when the spec is exactly right.