Why ZARX
Big-studio quality. Startup speed. Your IP.
You get senior engineers and designers who move fast because AI handles the repetitive work – and you own everything we build.
What makes us different
Six reasons founders choose us
AI-accelerated delivery pipeline
AI drafts scaffolding, tests and docs; engineers review every line.
For you: A working product sooner, for less of your runway.
AI engineers on every team
Specialists who design, evaluate and secure AI features – not just write prompts.
For you: AI that works on your data, not just in a demo.
Game-studio design quality
We bring game-level polish – feel, feedback and motion – to every app.
For you: Products users enjoy using and come back to.
Cost-efficiency without junior shortcuts
Senior people on every build; AI absorbs the busywork.
For you: Fixed quotes and less spent on rework.
Founder-first partnership
A founder joins every kickoff and every monthly review.
For you: Someone senior who answers when it matters.
Product and IP thinking
We think like owners – roadmaps, metrics, defensibility – not order-takers.
For you: You own 100% of your code, designs and data. Our general-purpose internal tools are licensed to you free, forever.
Honest comparison
How we compare
Every option has strengths. Here's where each one fits.
| ZARX | Freelancers | Large agency | Hiring in-house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start | Fast: a Discovery Sprint first | Fast | Slower: sales and onboarding | Slowest: months to hire |
| Seniority of the people doing the work | Senior engineers on every build | Varies person to person | Often junior after the pitch | Depends on who you can hire |
| Design, engineering and AI under one roof | Yes | Rarely – you coordinate several | Yes | Only if you hire all three |
| Fixed quote | Yes, for the agreed scope | Sometimes | Varies | No – salaries regardless of output |
| Who owns the IP | You, on payment | Depends on the contract | Usually you – check the contract | You |
| Continuity if someone leaves | Person replaced; code and docs stay with you | Risky – work can stall | Good | Risky – knowledge leaves with people |
| Long-term control | High – you own code and accounts | Medium | Medium | Highest |
| Typical cost for an MVP | Mid – senior team, AI-assisted | Lowest | Highest | High – salaries, hiring and tools |
Who we serve
Built for teams that need to move
“I have an idea and a deadline”
Founders: Test the idea with real users before you spend your runway.
Typical project: a Discovery Sprint, then an MVP Build.
“We're funded and behind on the roadmap”
Startups: Add a senior squad without a six-month hiring cycle.
Typical project: a Dedicated Squad on a monthly plan.
“We need AI that actually works”
Businesses: Turn one costly manual workflow into a measured AI pilot.
Typical project: an AI Opportunity Workshop, then a 4-week AI Pilot.
“We're building a game or on-chain product”
Game & Web3 teams: Specialists in Unity, real-time multiplayer and audit-ready smart contracts.
Typical project: a Playable Prototype or a Web3 Feasibility Sprint.
In writing
Promises we put in the contract
Not a sales pitch – clauses you can hold us to.
- A fixed quote for the agreed scope
- A live demo every week
- Code in your repository from day one
- Full IP assignment on payment
- NDA before detailed discussions, on request
- Any team member replaced if you ask
- Free post-launch fixes
- Leave anytime with a complete handover
Our limits
What we won't do
- Start building before we agree what success looks like
- Hide junior staff behind a senior pitch
- Ship AI-written code that no engineer has reviewed
- Build real-money gambling products or token schemes without a product
Working together
How we work with clients
One accountable team
Strategy, design, engineering and AI under one roof – no hand-offs between agencies.
Progress you can see
Working software every week instead of status reports.
Clear scope and milestones
A written plan before build starts, and early warnings if anything needs to change.
You own what we build
Code, designs and documentation are yours, so you're never locked in.
The tools you'll see
- A shared Slack or WhatsApp channel
- A Linear or Jira board you can open anytime
- A recorded 30-minute demo every Friday
- A monthly founder review of progress, risks and budget
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Why should we trust a newer studio?
Because you take very little risk to find out. Every project starts with a short Discovery Sprint that ends with a prototype and a fixed quote, and you can walk away owning both. After that you see working software every week. Founders lead every engagement, the commitments on this page go into your contract, and you own the code from day one.
How do you keep quality high with AI?
AI drafts; engineers decide. AI handles scaffolding, first-draft code, tests and documentation, and every line it writes is reviewed by a ZARX engineer before it ships. Architecture, security, UX and anything touching payments or user data stay with senior people. Automated tests, code review and a security check gate every release.
Who will actually work on our project?
The senior lead you meet before you sign stays from kickoff to launch, supported by engineers and designers matched to your product. You'll know everyone's name and role, see their work in the weekly demo and on the task board, and a founder joins every kickoff and monthly review. If someone isn't working out, ask and we'll replace them.
What if we're unhappy?
Tell us early – in the weekly demo, the shared channel or directly to a founder – and we'll agree a fix and a date. Because work is split into stages with sign-off gates, problems surface quickly and cost little to correct. If you decide to leave, you get a complete handover: code, designs, credentials and documentation.
Let's build
See if we're the right fit in 30 minutes.
Tell us what you're making. A founder replies within one working day with next steps, a rough timeline and a budget range.
NDA on request. You own the code.