Software Development Cost Calculator
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AI-Powered Estimates

Software Development
Cost Calculator

Get accurate project estimates in minutes. Describe your idea and our AI will break down the development costs by feature, technology, and phase.

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Describe your software project and get an instant AI-powered estimate

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What are you building?

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Which features?

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Quality level

Solid v1
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Audience size

moderate (1k–10k users)
Live ballparkSmall
$5,750–8,750230–350 hrs

A Solid v1 Web App for a moderate (1k–10k users).

Hourly Rate

$/hour
$3 (min)Typical: $10-$40/hr$50

How It Works

Get your project estimate in 5 simple steps

1. Describe

Tell us about your project idea in plain language

2. Specify

Add technical requirements and upload relevant files

3. Customize

Adjust hourly rates based on your team or region

4. Calculate

AI analyzes requirements and estimates hours by component

5. Plan

Review the detailed breakdown and plan your budget

Typical Project Costs

Industry-standard price ranges for common software projects

Basic Website

$2,000 - $10,000

Landing pages, portfolios, simple business sites

Mobile App MVP

$15,000 - $50,000

Single platform app with core features

Web Application

$25,000 - $100,000

SaaS platforms, dashboards, complex web apps

Enterprise Software

$100,000+

Large-scale systems with integrations

Why Use Our Calculator?

Make informed decisions about your software investment

No Hidden Costs

Transparent breakdown of all development phases and components

Data-Driven

Estimates based on real project data and industry benchmarks

Flexible Scenarios

Compare different approaches and technology stacks easily

Quick & Easy

Get comprehensive estimates in minutes, not days

Powerful Features

Everything you need for accurate software cost estimation

AI Analysis

Advanced AI understands project requirements and complexity

File Upload

Upload wireframes, docs, or images for better accuracy

Custom Rates

Adjust hourly rates based on your team or region

Clarification Questions

AI asks follow-ups to ensure accurate estimates

Detailed Breakdowns

See hours by category: frontend, backend, testing, etc.

Scenario Comparison

Compare MVP vs full feature set costs easily

What Our Users Say

Trusted by thousands of entrepreneurs and businesses

"This calculator saved me weeks of back-and-forth with development agencies. I knew exactly what to budget before any meetings."

Sarah Chen

Startup Founder

"The detailed breakdown by component helped me prioritize features for our MVP. Incredibly accurate estimates."

Michael Ross

Product Manager

"Finally, a tool that speaks my language. No technical jargon, just clear cost projections I can present to stakeholders."

Emily Watson

Business Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our cost calculator

Perfect For

Whether you're building your first app or your hundredth

Startup Founders

Plan your MVP budget and prioritize features

Product Managers

Get quick estimates for roadmap planning

Business Owners

Understand software investment requirements

Freelancers

Scope projects and quote clients accurately

Agencies

Create preliminary estimates for proposals

Entrepreneurs

Validate ideas with realistic cost projections

Technologies & Platforms

Get estimates for projects built with any modern tech stack

React
Vue.js
Angular
Next.js
Node.js
Python
Django
Ruby on Rails
PHP
Laravel
Java
Spring Boot
.NET
Swift
Kotlin
Flutter
React Native
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MySQL
Redis
AWS
Google Cloud
Azure
Docker
Kubernetes

Resources & Guides

Learn more about software development planning and budgeting

Software Budgeting Guide

Learn how to plan and allocate your software development budget effectively

MVP Development Checklist

Essential features and considerations for building your minimum viable product

Estimating Complex Projects

Video guide on breaking down large projects into manageable components

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