Software development cost & prices

Typical market hourly rates are €80–150 for agencies and experienced developers. Small solutions (a module, a tool, an interface) start at a few thousand euros – with us from €2,990. Mid-sized systems (CRM, portal, platform) typically cost between €10,000 and €50,000, enterprise solutions more. Scope is what matters – which is why we give you a fixed price once the concept is done.

Fixed price when the scope can be clearly defined – you carry no risk, we calculate carefully. Time & material when requirements are meant to evolve – more flexible, but you need trust and transparency. Our standard: a fixed-price concept phase, then fixed-price phases. That way both stay predictable.

Because “a piece of software” can be anything – just like “a building” can be anything from a garden shed to an office complex. The price comes from the scope of features, integrations, number of users and quality requirements. Reputable providers give you an honest range after the first conversation and a fixed price after the concept – anything before that is guesswork.

Three rules: first, start small – an MVP with the core features instead of the full wish list. Second, agree on phases with clear deliverables instead of one mammoth project. Third, plan for ongoing costs (operation, maintenance) from the outset. That is exactly how we structure our quotes.

Depending on the size of the system, the usual approach is an agreed monthly allowance for hosting support, updates, monitoring and minor adjustments. We define the exact scope together – the only important thing is: budget for maintenance before you build, not afterwards.