Project Cost Estimator
Ballpark the cost and timeline of a website, web app, mobile app, or custom software build in seconds. Adjust the scope below — every estimate is a shareable link you can send my way for a precise quote.
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In short: a professional website typically starts around $2,000, web and mobile apps from $9,000–$12,000, and custom software from $15,000+. Final cost depends on scope, features, industry, design level, and timeline. Use the free estimator below for a ballpark in your local currency, then send it for a fixed quote.
Typical cost ranges by project type
Indicative starting ranges in USD for a skilled designer-developer. Your exact figure depends on scope, features, design level, and timeline — the estimator above tailors it and converts to your local currency.
| Project type | Typical range (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Website (marketing / brand) | $2,000 – $15,000 | 2–6 weeks |
| Web app / SaaS dashboard | $9,000 – $90,000+ | 6–16 weeks |
| Mobile app (iOS / Android) | $12,000 – $150,000+ | 8–20 weeks |
| Custom software / platform | $15,000 – $200,000+ | 10–24 weeks |
| UI/UX design only | $3,000 – $30,000 | 2–8 weeks |
How the estimate is calculated
The estimator starts from a base range for each project type, then applies the choices you make. Five factors drive the price:
- Project type & scope — website, web app, mobile app, software, or design-only, sized by pages/screens/modules.
- Features — auth, payments, dashboards, third-party integrations, and AI each add cost and time.
- Design level — template-based, custom, or a full design system.
- Timeline — a standard pace or a rush/priority premium.
- Growth add-ons — optional SEO and AEO/GEO for discoverability in search and AI assistants.
The result is an indicative ballpark to help you budget — not a fixed quote.
Cost & pricing FAQ
How much does it cost to build a website?
A professional marketing website typically ranges from about $1,500 for a small custom site to $10,000+ for a large, feature-rich build with a CMS, integrations, and a full design system. Use the estimator above to get a ballpark for your exact scope.
How much does it cost to build a web or mobile app?
Web apps and SaaS dashboards usually start around $6,000 and scale with the number of screens, user accounts, payments, and integrations. Mobile apps generally start higher, around $8,000, because of platform and store requirements. The estimator breaks this down by feature.
What affects the price of a software project?
The biggest drivers are scope (number of screens or modules), custom features (auth, payments, dashboards, AI, integrations), how bespoke the design is, and the timeline. Rush delivery adds a premium; template-based design lowers cost.
Is this estimate a fixed quote?
No — it is an indicative ballpark to help you budget. Final pricing depends on detailed requirements, content readiness, and integrations. Copy your estimate link and send it through the contact form for a precise, fixed quote.
Do you optimize for SEO, AEO, and GEO?
Yes. Alongside design and development, projects can include an SEO foundation and AEO/GEO (answer- and generative-engine optimization) so the product is discoverable in both traditional search and AI assistants. Add these as growth add-ons in the estimator.