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Cost Calculator

What will your software project actually cost?

Answer a few questions about scope, complexity, and timeline. Get a credible range in 60 seconds — built from real project data, with AI-assisted delivery factored in.

Simple = single purpose, few edge cases. Complex = many states, integrations, and edge cases.
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Why no honest estimate is a single number.

Anyone who quotes a fixed price for "an MVP" without scoping it is guessing — low to win the deal, or high to leave room for surprises. Real software varies 3–5× in cost depending on factors most teams underestimate at the start.

This calculator returns a range on purpose. The Discovery phase of any engagement narrows it to a fixed fee. The estimate covers the build — not ongoing infrastructure ($200–$3,000/mo), third-party licenses, or post-launch maintenance (15–25% of build cost annually).

Want a precise number?

A 30-minute Discovery call narrows the estimate to a fixed-fee proposal.