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Sometimes you don't need a developer. You need a second opinion.

Why teams ship with us

Since

2015

11+ years shipping software

Projects

100+

Across 4 continents

Retainers

30+

Active clients

Zone

CST

Same time zone as US teams

What We Help With

01

Technical architecture

You're building something new and want to pick the right stack, hosting, and database before writing code. We review requirements and recommend an approach, even if it doesn't involve hiring us.

02

Team oversight

You have developers (in house or outsourced) and you're not sure they're making the right calls. Code reviews, architecture assessments, process evaluations. Honest feedback, delivered with respect.

03

Requirement definition

You have an idea but no spec. We help define what the product should do, what it shouldn't, and what order to build in. The output is a scoping document you can take to any development team.

04

Vendor evaluation

Comparing proposals from multiple agencies? We review them. What's reasonable, what's inflated, what's missing.

Not every engagement starts with "build this." Sometimes it starts with "we have a codebase nobody understands," or "we're about to hire three developers and don't know what to ask them," or "we got a proposal from another agency and the price seems off."

We do consulting for companies that need technical guidance without committing to a full build. Fraction of the cost. Can save you months of wrong turns.

Investment Ranges

Focused: $3K-$5K

Full: $5K-$15K

Frequently Asked Questions

What does technical consulting include?

Our technical consulting work usually covers architecture reviews, discovery workshops, migration plans, vendor evaluation, delivery rescue, and senior technical guidance before you commit more budget or engineering time.

Why choose Costa Rica for technical consulting?

Costa Rica gives US teams overlapping work hours, faster feedback, and senior perspective without the rate structure of a local US consultancy.

How much does technical consulting cost?

Smaller audits and discovery sprints are usually fixed-scope engagements. Longer advisory work depends on the depth of the review, the number of stakeholders, and whether we also guide implementation.

How long does technical consulting take?

A focused consulting sprint often takes 1-3 weeks. Larger audits, roadmaps, or architecture reviews usually take 4-6 weeks depending on system complexity.

What technologies or tools do you use for technical consulting?

We work across React, Vue, Node.js, Laravel/PHP, mobile stacks, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and integrations. The point is to fit your stack, not force ours.

Can you work with an existing team or codebase?

Yes. Most consulting work starts with an existing product, an inherited codebase, or a team that needs a second opinion before a major decision.

Do you work with US companies and overlapping time zones?

Yes. We regularly work with teams in the US and Canada, and Costa Rica gives us practical overlap for standups, reviews, QA, and quick decisions during the workday.

Which industries do you support with technical consulting?

SaaS, fintech, media, health, ecommerce, and internal product teams.

Do you provide ongoing support after the first engagement?

Yes. Some engagements stay strategic, while others roll into implementation, staff augmentation, or ongoing support once priorities are clear.

How do we start a technical consulting project with 5e Labs?

We start with a working session on goals, constraints, timeline, stakeholders, and architecture. From there we scope the right audit, workshop, or advisory plan.

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