What drives the price

  • Scope: the number of screens, user types and features in the first version.
  • Integrations: payments, calendars, CRMs and other systems the software must talk to.
  • Roles and permissions: a single user type is simpler than customers, staff and admins.
  • Design: a template-based interface costs less than a fully custom one.
  • Data: importing or cleaning existing data adds work.
  • Timeline: a fixed, early deadline can mean more people working in parallel.

Example price ranges

Prices vary widely between countries and providers, so treat any single number with care. For reference, these are Code352’s published starting prices, each quoted as a fixed price for an agreed scope:

  • Professional websites: from $500, usually 3 to 8 business days.
  • Booking and customer platforms: from $1,167, usually 1 to 3 weeks.
  • Full product builds, including MVPs: from $2,500, usually 2 to 6 weeks.
  • Large-scale and special projects: quoted after a short discovery.

Hourly or fixed price?

Hourly billing is flexible but moves the risk to you: every unclear requirement and every mistake adds hours. A fixed price moves that risk to the provider, which is why it needs a written scope first. For most business projects a fixed price for a clearly defined first version, followed by smaller fixed-price changes, gives the most predictable total.

Running costs people forget

Building the software is not the only cost. Budget for these as well:

  • Hosting and databases, which are often low for new products and grow with usage.
  • Third-party services such as email delivery, maps, payments or SMS.
  • Domains and certificates.
  • Maintenance: security updates, dependency upgrades and small fixes.
  • New features after launch, once real users start giving feedback.

How to lower the cost without cutting corners

  • Build the smallest complete version first and add features after launch.
  • Use proven services for payments, email and authentication instead of building them.
  • Prepare content, logins and access early so work is not blocked.
  • Make decisions quickly; waiting time is still project time.

How to get an accurate quote

Write down who will use the software, the main tasks they need to complete, any systems it must connect to and your deadline. Share examples of products you like. With that in hand, a good provider can give you a written scope and a fixed price. At Code352 you receive exactly that before any work starts, or you can book a free 15-minute call to talk it through first.