Monolithic architecture for real businesses — from €1990
One codebase, one deploy, one transaction — the default choice for 90% of companies. We audit, structure and maintain monoliths that stay fast to ship and cheap to run. Prices from €1990.
for a monolith audit
don't need microservices
a distributed saga
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What you get
One deploy, not twelve
A single codebase and a single pipeline: you ship a feature with one command, not by orchestrating a fleet of services.
One transaction, not a saga
A payment that touches orders, stock and invoices stays a simple database transaction — no distributed rollbacks, no compensating logic.
Modular from day one
We split the code into clear module boundaries inside one repository, so a future extraction is a decision, not a rewrite.
Debugging in one place
A bug report leads to one stack trace, one log stream and one local environment — not a jump between five repos and three dashboards.
A team you can actually hire
One developer who knows the stack can understand the whole product. You don't need a platform team just to keep the lights on.
Infrastructure that costs less
One server or a small container setup runs everything. No per-service hosting, no inter-service networking, no Kubernetes tax.
Scales further than you think
Most businesses never outgrow a well-built monolith. When one module truly needs to scale, you extract it — and leave the rest alone.
How we work with a monolith — 4 steps
Audit and module map
We read the codebase, map the domain boundaries and find the seams where modules already exist or should. You get a plan for a modular monolith without rewriting everything.
Structuring the codebase
We split the code into clear modules with explicit dependencies. One deploy, one database, one transaction — but the boundaries are ready for a future extraction if a module ever needs it.
Hardening the delivery
We set up CI/CD, automated tests and staging environments. Your small team keeps shipping fast: one pipeline, one release, no orchestration layer to babysit.
Handover and documentation
We document the module boundaries, the deployment flow and the local setup. Your team gets a codebase they can reason about in one sitting — not a distributed puzzle.
Monolith architecture pricing
All prices include a discount for permission to publish your case study.
Existing monolith review and module boundary plan. 2-3 weeks.
- Codebase health audit
- Module boundary map
- Tech debt inventory
- Scaling recommendations
- Extract-ready module plan
Build or refactor into a clean modular monolith. 4-6 weeks.
- Single deployable codebase
- Clear module boundaries
- One transaction, no sagas
- Local debugging story
- CI/CD for a single team
Monolith with one or two services split out. From 8 weeks.
- Service extraction from monolith
- API gateway setup
- Background jobs offload
- Horizontal scaling for hot paths
- Team onboarding + support
Monolith architecture services
4 reasons to work with us
Start today
A short brief over Zoom — and we're already designing the mockup. No 30-page spec, no two-week sign-off.
Below-market price
From €290 in exchange for publishing your case. A fixed sum in the contract — no "surprise" surcharges along the way.
Full transparency
Reports every 3 days, tasks in a tracker, a chat on Telegram. You see progress in real time without "so when?".
Guarantees in the contract
30 days of free support, a refund at any stage if it doesn't fit, fixed deadlines.
Monolithic architecture — the sensible default for most businesses
A monolith isn't a legacy mistake you're stuck with — it's a deliberate architectural choice that keeps 90% of businesses running without unnecessary drama. One codebase, one deployment, one database. For a company with a single team and a clear product, this means features ship faster, debugging happens in one place, and infrastructure costs stay predictable. The moment you add more servers, containers, and orchestration layers, you're not solving a business problem — you're creating operational overhead.
Microservices exist to solve an organisational problem: multiple teams that need to release independently. If your team is small and sits in one room, splitting into services adds infrastructure bills and coordination costs without delivering value. Instead, we structure your monolith into clear internal modules — what's known as a modular monolith. Each module owns its domain, its data, and its interfaces. Later, if one module genuinely needs to scale or be extracted, the boundaries are already there.
What a well-structured monolith gives you: a single transaction instead of a distributed saga, one place to trace a bug, one command to deploy, cheap hosting, and straightforward hiring — any competent developer can read the codebase. The trade-offs appear when different teams need different release rhythms, when one component faces wildly disproportionate load, or when a specific task demands a different language. If that's your situation, we'll tell you honestly — and point you to our microservices page.
Our engagement typically starts with a 2–3 week audit and modular breakdown of your existing codebase. We map dependencies, identify module boundaries, and give you a clear picture of where the monolith is healthy and where it needs attention. Packages start at €1990 for the audit, with deeper refactoring and rebuild engagements at €4900 and €9900 depending on scope.
Is a monolith an outdated choice in 2025?
No. Most successful products run on monoliths — including many you use daily. The question isn't whether monoliths are modern, but whether your team structure and scaling needs justify the complexity of distributed systems. For the vast majority of businesses, they don't.
How do we manage a growing codebase without it becoming a mess?
Through modular boundaries enforced by convention and tooling. Each module has clear ownership, explicit dependencies, and tests that fail when boundaries are violated. Growth doesn't mean chaos — it means discipline in how modules communicate.
Can a monolith scale horizontally?
Yes. You can run multiple instances of the same monolith behind a load balancer, scale the database with read replicas, and cache aggressively. Horizontal scaling isn't exclusive to microservices — it's about statelessness and session management, which a well-built monolith handles fine.
How do we extract a service later if we need to?
Because modules already own their data and expose internal APIs, extraction becomes a mechanical process: move the module's code to a new repository, swap internal calls for HTTP or message-based communication, and deploy independently. The hard part — defining the boundary — is already done.
What does ongoing support cost for a monolith?
Significantly less than microservices. One deployment pipeline, one monitoring setup, one database to back up. Our support retainers start at €490/month for monitoring, updates, and incident response — a fraction of what distributed systems cost to operate.
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Get a modular monolith roadmap in 2–3 weeks. Fixed price from €1990 — no commitment to rebuild what already works.
A focused audit of your codebase: we map module boundaries, flag transaction risks, and hand you a plan you can execute with your own team or ours.