Frugal Engineering Inc

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Founded:
2023
Hourly Rates:
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees:
Freelancer
Ratings:
4.3 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Telecommunications Human Resources Energy & Utilities Advertising & Marketing Agriculture Media & Entertainment

Where We Specialize

24% Bot Development
Bot Development 24%
UI/UX 17%
Web Design 14%
Mobile App Development 13%
AI Development 11%
Virtual Reality 11%
Web Development 7%
Software Development 3%

Industry Expertise

FinTech56% Healthcare44%

Typical Project Size

46% Small Business
31% Enterprise
23% Midmarket Business

About

Frugal Engineering Inc is a software development company that turns ideas into working products. The company's main offerings are Web Development and UI/UX Design. Frugal Engineering Inc works solo as a freelance specialist. Typical hourly rates run around $150 - $199 / hr/hr. This gives a quick snapshot of what to expect when working with Frugal Engineering Inc.

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Quality work, a little slower than we planned

Johan Botha / Program Manager | Sep 15, 2026

We got a good result in the end, but the road there had a few bumps. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We hired Frugal Engineering Inc to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. Overall it was a 9-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Telecommunications
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Telecommunications company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm the Program Manager and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Web Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Web Development partner.

Frugal Engineering Inc Delivered a Quality Web Development Solution on Time

Nicole Hayes / Head of Digital Transformation | Aug 10, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We hired Frugal Engineering Inc to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Human Resources
Location:
Tampa, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Head of Digital Transformation at Stonebridge People Solutions, a Human Resources company based in Tampa, USA. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Web Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Frugal Engineering Inc asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Dan Coleman / Head of Digital | Aug 09, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Frugal Engineering Inc to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. Overall it was a 4-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Chicago, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Riverbend Solar is a Energy & Utilities business in Chicago, USA. As Head of Digital, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Frugal Engineering Inc.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mobile App Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Energy & Utilities and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Mobile App Development partner.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Ashley Henderson / Director of IT | Jul 18, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. I would recommend Frugal Engineering Inc to anyone looking for a dependable Software Development partner.

Project summary

We hired Frugal Engineering Inc to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Advertising & Marketing
Location:
Tampa, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Beacon Media Group is a Advertising & Marketing business in Tampa, USA. As Director of IT, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Frugal Engineering Inc.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Software Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Advertising & Marketing and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Would happily work with them again

Layla Al Mansoori / Co-Founder | May 21, 2026

Our experience with Frugal Engineering Inc was really positive from start to finish. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Frugal Engineering Inc to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Oakline Growers FZ-LLC is a Agriculture business in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As Co-Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Frugal Engineering Inc.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Software Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Agriculture clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Dan Johnson / CEO | May 03, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

Our company worked with Frugal Engineering Inc to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Telecommunications
Location:
Charlotte, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the CEO at Beacon Telecom Inc, a Telecommunications company based in Charlotte, USA. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly AI & Machine Learning. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Frugal Engineering Inc asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Capable AI & Machine Learning team — happy with the end result

Felix Richter / Program Manager | May 01, 2026

Overall the project was a success, though it was not without some challenges. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

The AI & Machine Learning work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with Frugal Engineering Inc to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Advertising & Marketing
Location:
Frankfurt, Germany

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Kinetic Marketing GmbH is a Advertising & Marketing business in Frankfurt, Germany. As Program Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Frugal Engineering Inc.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end AI & Machine Learning — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Good work overall, with a few bumps along the way

Rachel Chua / Founder | Mar 01, 2026

We got a good result in the end, but the road there had a few bumps. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out.

I would recommend Frugal Engineering Inc to anyone looking for a dependable AI & Machine Learning partner.

Project summary

We hired Frugal Engineering Inc to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 2 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Media & Entertainment
Location:
Singapore

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Riverbend Pictures Pte Ltd is a Media & Entertainment business in Singapore. As Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Frugal Engineering Inc.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data.
What services did the company provide for your project?
AI & Machine Learning, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Media & Entertainment clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.
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