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Bespoke Software Development Costs

Money matters! Spend it wisely! We help build bespoke software products on budget and on time, all in a cost-effective manner. Money matters! Spend it wisely! We help build bespoke software products on budget and on time, all in a cost-effective manner.

Factors Impacting Bespoke Software Development Costs

All Software Projects

Are Not Equal.

Just like everything else in life, all custom software projects are not equal either. They differ based on not only individual software development companies but also the following high-level characteristics:

Technical Complexity

If your software projects are scientifically complex, it would add a lot to your software cost. Complexity could be a real-time collaboration between users of the app, video functionality with no lag, process flows with a lot of dependencies etc.

Platform
Choice

Complex
Business Logic

Technology
Stack

Size of User
Base

Custom Design

Custom user interfaces are rather complex to implement for the development team, so the cost of a custom interface will be higher than the cost of an interface built from standard components or with no design at all.

Advanced
Personalization

High-Fidelity
Prototype

Avant-Garde
Layouts

Micro
Animations

Third-Party Integration

Integration with third-party software systems such as payment gateways, maps, ERPs, or CRMs affects software development costs. Some of these integrations are straightforward but others can get complex and time-consuming for the software developer.

Comprehensive
Customization

Data

Migration

Secure Payment
Integration

Geolocation
Integration

Features & Functionalities

The number of features you want is the biggest cost driver. Screens, buttons, fields involved, and the amount of logic required can cause the custom software cost to change drastically.

Number of
Screens

Real-Time
Updates

Push
Notifications

Security
Complience

Factors Impacting Bespoke Software Development Costs

Indicative Pricing For Different
Software Systems

Just like everything else in life, all custom software projects are not equal either. They differ based on not only individual software development companies but also the following high-level characteristics:

SMALL PROJECT

£25,000

-

£50,000

MEDIUM PROJECT

£250,000

-

£100,000

LARGE PROJECT

£100,000+

Components of Software
Development Costs

There are 4 major components of custom software development pricing, and each one of them carries a different weight in the total cost. Each one is a critical item and important for a successful product development effort. The following is a rough idea of the cost distribution for these major factors based on fixed-cost projects:

Note: The cost distribution provided above is based on rough estimates. These software development costs vary based on size, complexity, and engagement model (i.e. the type of pricing model you choose, e.g. hourly rate, dedicated team etc.).

Advice: Phased Approach

Most software development companies follow an iterative process – you don’t have to do it all in one go. Our advice for you is to choose a phased development approach for your custom software.

You can start out with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) that features all the things that absolutely must be in the application to test the market out. Follow that with Phase 1, which adds more important features based on users’ input. Additional phases can be added as and when needed.
Rethink

A phased approach makes budgets easier to cope with and gives you a chance to discuss with your software developer and rethink your plans based on different factors.

Prioritise

Prioritise the features for your product. Allocate the most time, attention, and budget to things that matter most.

Adjust

Once your users start using the software, priorities will change. A phased approach lets you adjust the features that need to be added next.

Budget

Your product idea might alter or completely change based on what you are learning from user behaviour and response. A phased approach will help you efficiently manage your custom software product.

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What We Need For a Realistic
Cost Estimation

In order to provide you with an accurate and realistic estimate for your project’s development cost, there are a few things we need from you.

Product Idea

It may seem obvious but the most critical contribution from your side is to effectively communicate your idea to us. Share your research on the idea, and any surrounding knowledge, so we can have a full understanding of what you want.

Feature List

Since your project’s complexity and scope directly affect its cost, it is good to be clear about what features and functionality you want your software to have. This does not have to be a final list of features, but should help us in a fair cost estimation.

Wireframes

Drawing up a few blueprints of what you want your app to look like helps us understand your requirements. However, we understand you might not have the technical expertise for wireframing, which is where our design team comes in!

Reference of Competitors

If you aim to develop software that competes with some other existing products, send us some references so we understand what exactly it is that you are looking for and how we can make your product stand out.

Technical Specifications

Let us know if you have some specific technical requirements – such as your preference for a particular development platform or technology stack – you want us to follow for your software development project.

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