Ask HN: As a freelance app dev, what retainer can I best offer to my clients?

15 points by thr2178008 8 years ago | 1 comment

What would be a good retainer that I can provide to my clients whom I build mobile apps for? What are you guys offering, what are you charging?

chmaynard 8 years ago |

I love the idea of retainers, because it offers the freelancer a chance at a steady income. However, clients generally don't want to pay a retainer to someone doing new development. A retainer is probably more appropriate if you're maintaining an existing app that's already in production. That said, the amount of a retainer is totally negotiable based on your special knowledge and skills. If you wrote the app, you're in an excellent bargaining position. Go for it!