What is included in the Inkwell installation service?
The turnkey installation service from $499 includes a full production deployment of Inkwell on your own infrastructure, database provisioning (PostgreSQL or SQLite), TLS certificate setup, reverse proxy configuration (nginx, Caddy, or IIS), DNS handover, and a 30-day post-launch warranty. We configure one tenant, one Layout, and one Preset as part of the initial setup.
What does the Inkwell support retainer include?
The monthly support retainer from $299 per month gives you a direct line to the Inkwell maintainers. It includes priority bug triage, security patch delivery within 48 hours, quarterly in-place version upgrades, up to four hours of minor work each month, and private email access with scheduled office hours. There is no minimum contract term.
How does custom feature development work?
Custom Inkwell features are built at $145 per hour, billed on a fixed-bid-per-feature basis after a discovery call and written scope. Work is delivered as a pull request against your fork — with tests, documentation, and any required database migration scripts — and includes two rounds of revisions. Features that are suitable for upstream inclusion are proposed to the main repository with full credit.
What is the Studio bespoke theme service?
The Studio theme service from $2,400 one-time delivers a custom Layout and Preset designed to match your masthead. It includes a brand and typography consultation, a bespoke Layout (all Razor partials and templates), a custom Preset (color palette, type scale, spacing), full responsiveness across all breakpoints, and delivery of all source files in your ownership. No license fees, no ongoing royalties.
Is the Inkwell platform itself free even if I buy a service?
Yes, completely. Inkwell is MIT-licensed open-source software and remains free forever regardless of whether you purchase any paid service. The optional services — installation, support, custom development, and Studio themes — are offered by Maruti Software Solutions to teams who want hands-on help. The platform itself has no paid tiers, no telemetry, and no vendor lock-in.
How do I get started with a paid service?
Use the inquiry form on this page to send a brief — a short description of what you are publishing, what your infrastructure looks like, and what you need. We will respond within two working days with a written scope and a fixed quote. There is no obligation until you approve the quote.