Your old website or system needs changes
Update pages, forms, admin screens, reports, and business workflows without hunting for the original developer.
Software Development as a Service
Your on-demand software development partner.
For small businesses and startups with websites, systems, or internal tools that need maintenance, fixes, automation, or new features without hiring a full-time developer.
Where Dev Pal fits
When your software still matters, but no one owns it.
Something is broken or unreliable
Fix bugs, investigate errors, improve slow pages, and make everyday tools more dependable.
Manual work is wasting time
Turn spreadsheets, repeated emails, copy-paste work, and disconnected tools into simple automations.
You need a technical partner
Get help understanding options, risks, priorities, and what should be fixed first.
How it works
How work flows through Dev Pal.
1
Submit a request
Send a task in plain language with screenshots, links, documents, or a short screen recording.
2
I review and clarify
I check the scope, ask key questions, flag risks, and turn the request into clear next steps.
3
I build and show progress
For code projects, changes can be delivered through GitHub pull requests with clear notes on what changed.
4
You review and approve
You review the result, request adjustments if needed, then the next item in the queue moves forward.
Sample requests
Common requests Dev Pal can handle
Bring the real work that keeps getting postponed.
Plan or build a simple website, MVP, or internal system
Fix a checkout, form, login, or admin error
Connect Stripe, CRM, shipping, email, SMS, or partner APIs
Build a dashboard, report, or internal admin page
Automate spreadsheet, order, inventory, or notification workflows
Improve slow pages, database queries, or old code
AI-assisted, not AI-abandoned
AI can draft code. Dev Pal owns the delivery.
Modern AI is powerful for scaffolding, exploration, and repetitive changes. The hard part is still understanding context, spotting edge cases, choosing tradeoffs, testing the right behavior, and keeping production systems stable.
Good for AI
Drafting, boilerplate, tests, code search, alternatives.
Needs a developer
Architecture, debugging, data correctness, production safety, client communication.
Pricing
Choose how deeply Dev Pal joins your work.
Every plan keeps one request active at a time, provides transparent turnaround times, and can be paused or cancelled anytime.
Starter
For small businesses and startups that need simple websites, starter products, fixes, and light technical help.
CA$999/mo
Flexible development support for small products, bug fixes, website changes, technical guidance, and ongoing improvements.
- One focused request at a time
- Simple websites, systems, and starter products
- Bug fixes, small feature development, and existing feature changes
- UI, forms, reports, configuration, and dependency updates
- Email and Plaky communication
- Typical 3–5 business day delivery cycle
Most popular
Growth
For businesses that need steady features, integrations, automation, and improvements.
CA$2,999/mo
Ongoing development for new features, integrations, and product improvements.
- One active task at a time
- Unlimited queued requests
- New features, APIs, integrations, and refactoring
- Performance, database, CI/CD, and test improvements
- Direct Slack access during business hours
- Weekly written update and monthly planning call
- 1 urgent queue switch per month
Tech Partner
For teams that want ongoing development plus planning, risk review, and higher priority support.
CA$3,999/mo
Ongoing development plus proactive architecture, planning, and priority production support.
- Everything in Growth
- Reserved highest queue priority
- Architecture, data modeling, and migration planning
- Backlog, dependency, and technical risk review
- Release coordination and production incident triage
- Bi-weekly planning call and monthly health report
- Up to 3 urgent queue switches per month
Pause anytime
Need a break? Pause or cancel your subscription without adding long-term commitments.
Start with one request
Bring one real task first, then keep adding work to the queue if the rhythm fits.
Not sure which plan fits? Book a fit call and I can help you choose the right starting point.
| Service | Starter | Growth | Tech Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small sites, fixes, and starter products | Ongoing development | Technical partnership |
| Active work | 1 focused request | 1 request | 1 request |
| Delivery rhythm | Usually 3–5 business days | Usually 2–3 business days | Priority delivery cycles |
| Communication | Email + Plaky | Slack + Plaky | Priority Slack access |
| Urgent switches | Not included | 1 per month | Up to 3 per month |
| Planning | Async | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
Intro call
Bring one real software problem.
In the intro call, we look at what you have, what hurts, what can be fixed first, and which monthly plan makes sense.
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FAQ
A few details before we start.
I am not technical. Can I still use Dev Pal?
Yes. You can explain the problem in plain language, screenshots, documents, or a short screen recording. I help turn it into a clear task list and explain options before work starts.
Do you replace hiring a full-time developer?
For many small businesses, yes for ongoing maintenance, fixes, small features, integrations, and planning. If you need a full product team working every day, I will tell you that upfront.
Can you work with English and Chinese teams?
Yes. Dev Pal is English-first and bilingual, useful for Canadian businesses, Chinese-speaking owners, cross-border sellers, and trade companies.
How do we manage requests?
The default setup is Plaky for the queue and GitHub for code delivery. Requests can include written notes, screenshots, documents, links, or Loom-style videos.
How fast will I receive work?
Most small, clearly scoped requests receive a deliverable or meaningful progress update within 2–3 business days. Essential requests usually follow a 3–5 business day cycle. Larger work is divided into reviewable milestones rather than promised as a single quick delivery.
What does one request at a time mean?
One request is actively being implemented while the rest remain ordered in Plaky. Large features are broken into smaller, testable milestones so you can review progress and change priorities between deliveries.
How do urgent queue switches work?
An urgent request temporarily moves to the front of your queue. It is acknowledged and prioritized within four business hours. Resolution time still depends on scope, system access, and third-party dependencies; this is not 24/7 support or a same-day fix guarantee.
What are Dev Pal's business hours?
Service targets use regular Toronto/Eastern Time business days. Slack provides direct but asynchronous access, so it does not imply instant or after-hours availability.
What can affect delivery timing?
Delivery timing may move when repository access, credentials, requirements, test data, approvals, or client feedback are delayed. Third-party outages and undocumented legacy behavior can also require additional investigation.
What stacks can Dev Pal work with?
The strongest depth is PHP/Laravel, C#/.NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, MySQL, APIs, and older business systems. If your system uses something else, book a call and I will review fit before you subscribe.
Can I pause or cancel?
Yes. Stripe handles subscription billing, card updates, invoices, and cancellation through its hosted customer portal. Final pause timing, refunds, and unused service terms are governed by the service agreement presented before purchase.
What if I only have one request?
That is fine. Use the smaller plan for scoped work, or book a call if you are unsure which plan fits.