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In an industry infamous for custom software development cost overruns, we take every possible action to minimize risk, accelerate development, and obtain early results.
Free 30-minute consultation
Before we get started, we want to better understand your business and how our software development, app auditing, and consulting services can better serve your company. We will schedule a free consultation to discuss your goals and explain how our experienced team can offer the perfect solutions.
During the consultation, we will learn more about you, your organization, and what problems you’re looking to solve. Whether you require auditing, consulting, or custom software development, we’ll share estimated costs and answer any questions you may have about the process. At Soluntech, we are proud to serve as your technology partner at every step of the journey.
Typical custom software development and consulting costs
Most of our development clients come to us with a budget that is sufficient to reach a version that is ready for real-world applications. Once the software is live, we’ll give you some time to test it out and come back to us with feedback on how it can be improved. It’s typical for clients to return to us with a list of things they’d like to change in “Phase 2.”
If you’re already past “Phase 2,” or you’re not quite ready to design, we also offer consulting and auditing services. We’re happy to discuss any problems you're facing and to take a look at your current software to suggest ways it can improve. The costs of our consulting and auditing services vary depending on the project. Contact us for a quote.
| Common projects | Ballparks  |
Hours  |
ETA  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project research, design and planning | $700 to $7k | 10 to 120 hours | 1 to 5 weeks |
| API integration, web utility, or web service | $2k to $7k | 25 to 120 hours | 1 to 5 weeks |
| Workflow automation | $2k to $14k | 25 to 250 hours | 2 to 8 weeks |
| Low-code app ( Caspio / Bubble / Knack ) → Extra Small→ Small → Medium → Large |
~ $4,000 ~ $14,000 ~ $30,000 ~ $60,000 |
60 to 1000 hours | 1 to 4 months |
| Proof of concept, prototype or demo software | $14k to $50k | 120 to 1500 hours | 2 to 6 months |
| User-facing web or mobile app with UX emphasis or the first phase of a complex project |
$70k to $140k | 1000 to 2500 hours | 6 to 12 months |
| Complex, multi-phase, multi-platform product | $140k to $300k+ | 2500 + hours | 12 + months |
Time to deliver
The speed of your development and team size will vary depending on how fast you want to move and at what stage of your project we’re in. In general, custom software development costs will be higher if you need to move faster. This is because increased speed requires a team that’s more experienced or larger. Below is a quick summary of different teams and their estimated delivery times.
| Research, Design & Planning engagement |
3 PEOPLE
|
1 to 5 days
|
| Idea to version 1 |
4 PEOPLE
|
2 to 6 months
|
| Proof of Concept |
2 PEOPLE
|
1 to 2 months
|
| Low-code Services |
2 PEOPLE
|
Varies
|
| Project Rescue |
Varies
|
|
| Dedicated Team |
Retainer Per Month
|
|
| Fill a gap until an internal team is hired |
2 PEOPLE
|
3 Month
|
App Development Consulting
If you’re hitting a wall in your development project, our experienced team is happy to provide fresh eyes and help you work through whatever problems you're facing. Soluntech specializes in desktop app consulting, although we work on mobile apps as well. Our consulting services are designed to identify and fix bugs, improve the user experience, and solve interoperability problems, all while keeping an eye on your budget. Contact us today for an estimate.
App Auditing Services
In addition to consulting, we also offer app auditing services. Our experts will perform an exhaustive analysis of your application, which includes analyzing all the technical details and performing a full UX/UI audit to identify areas for improvement. By the end of the process, you will receive a detailed technical review and UX checklist that will outline the strengths of your app and suggest possible improvements. Schedule a consultation today to learn more.
Managed cloud hosting packages
Many projects require one or more services that run from a cloud server. We take care of the services and any servers you need, so you never need to worry about managing your application’s performance.
> Shared instance hosting: $19.99 / Month or $199.99 / Year
> Dedicated instance hosting: starts from $89.00 / Month or $899.00 / Year
How much will my custom software development cost?
Although we can’t tell you exactly what your project will cost, we can compare yours to any of the 80+ projects that we’ve delivered. We’ll explain what they have in common, as well as approximate costs based on those commonalities. This will help you set a responsible budget before you engage in business with us.
Can I count on a budget?
Our engagements can be “fixed budget, scope controlled,” meaning we’ll help you develop a responsible budget, and we’ll stick to it. Our job is to figure out the best possible software application we can build within your specified custom software development cost limit. This requires a thoughtful understanding of the users and the market. From there, we’ll work to control the scope of the project while staying within your custom software pricing budget.
Our guarantee
It is always our highest priority that the value you receive substantially surpasses the fees we charge. For that reason, if during the first 30 days of our work relationship you feel that we don’t match your expectations, you may request a stop in the ongoing work and reclaim unworked hours.