How much does bespoke software cost?
We don't sell fixed packages, because the price of bespoke software depends on what it has to do. Most of our projects cost between £10,000 and £20,000 + VAT. A small connector, such as one linking WordPress to another system, can be £500 to £1,000 + VAT.
What things typically cost
Most projects: £10,000 to £20,000 + VAT. Smaller jobs cost less, and larger systems can cost more.
A small connector: £500 to £1,000 + VAT. For example, a small bespoke connector between WordPress and another system. See system integration.
System review: £450 + VAT, fixed. A written, staged plan and a fixed price for the first stage. The £450 comes off that stage if you go ahead.
Website health check: £250 + VAT, fixed. A short report on what your website runs on, who holds the logins and whether the backups work. The £250 comes off any work you then go ahead with.
Why we don't sell fixed packages
The price depends on what the system has to do, how much data there is and what state it's in, what it needs to connect to and who relies on it. A package would mean paying for things you don't need or going without something you do.
How we keep the cost down
We suggest the smallest thing that solves the problem. If a connector or a targeted fix will do the job, you don't need a rebuild.
You pay for one stage at a time. We replace one part at a time while the old system keeps running, and each stage is priced before it starts.
We leave out what you won't use. The system is built around how you actually work, with no features you'll never use.
You deal directly with the person writing the code. There's no account manager passing messages on.
What it can save
For eControl, connecting orders to the build queue so data no longer had to be typed in twice cut more than 15 hours of admin every week.
Common questions
Is bespoke software affordable for a smaller business?
It can be. A small connector can cost £500 to £1,000 + VAT, and a larger system doesn't have to be replaced all at once. You can start with one stage and know its price before you commit.
Do you give fixed prices?
The system review and website health check are fixed price. A system review also gives you a fixed price for the first stage, and each stage after that is priced before it starts.
Do I have to use you after a system review?
No. The plan is yours, and it's written so another developer could pick it up.
How do I get a price?
Get in touch and tell us what the business runs on now and what is getting in the way. Or call us on 07833 249419.