Software development cost

What does software development actually cost?

Custom software typically costs €10,000–100,000+ — a website €5,000–50,000. An honest guide to what drives the price, how we bill and how to spend a budget wisely.

What drives the price

The price follows the amount of functionality

The price is set by how much the system has to do, not by the number of pages. Four things decide most of it.

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Workflows

How many distinct processes the system covers — every screen, state and rule is functionality to design, build and test.

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Integrations

Connections to your existing systems — accounting, inventory, external services — save daily manual work but add build scope.

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User roles

Admins, staff, customers, partners — every role with its own views and permissions grows the system.

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Design scope

How much of the interface is designed from scratch and how much can build on our design system.

Orders of magnitude

What each budget actually buys

Every project is priced by its actual scope, but these ranges give an honest picture.

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Website

Considerably cheaper than a business system — usually ready in a few weeks. The price depends mainly on design scope and whether you need content management; an exact number after a short conversation.

//COST_R02€10,000+

Business system, first phase

A version with the most essential functionality that goes live quickly — often the smartest way to start, growing the system from real use.

//COST_R03€20,000–50,000

Online store

Where most of the stores we build land — custom design plus integrations with inventory, accounting or shipping.

//COST_R04€100,000+

Large business system

Many distinct workflows, several integrations and user roles — systems the business runs on every day. Built and billed in fixed-price phases.

FAQ

Common questions

Everything worth knowing before a project starts — process, pricing and technology. Didn't find your answer?

  • A custom business system typically costs €10,000–100,000+, online stores usually start in the €20,000–50,000 range, and a website runs €5,000–50,000. You get the exact price after a free consultation — with phases and deadlines included.

  • The amount of functionality: how many distinct workflows, integrations and user roles the system needs. Design scope and connections to your existing systems matter more than the number of pages.

  • Either model works. Well-scoped projects are usually fixed-price in phases; for long-term development and maintenance an hourly arrangement often fits better.

  • Typically €5,000–50,000, so considerably less than a business system. A website is usually ready in a few weeks, and design scope decides the price — a straightforward brochure site sits at the bottom of the range, one with 3D elements and hand-drawn icons at the top.

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