Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Aalpha's solution architects

Software Development Cost Calculators

Free calculators that estimate the cost, timeline and team for your project. Pick the one that matches what you are building, answer a few questions, and see the price with the full calculation behind it. No sign-up is needed to see your range.

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Generative AI features, machine learning, chatbots and agents.

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Cost guide

How much software development costs in 2026

Typical prices for every calculator on this page, how the estimates are worked out, and how to choose the right one.

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Cost at a glance

Entry-level and complex project prices from each calculator, at Aalpha's rate of $15 to $25 an hour with AI-assisted delivery.

CalculatorEntry-levelComplex
Mobile app development$6k – $10kSimple app · 4 to 6 weeks$32k – $55kComplex app · 3 to 4 months
Web development$5k – $8kBusiness website · 4 to 5 weeks$24k – $40kMarketplace or portal · 9 to 11 weeks
Custom software development$8k – $14kSmall business tool · 6 to 7 weeks$40k – $67kEnterprise system · 4 to 5 months
SaaS development$10k – $17kMicro-SaaS · 7 to 9 weeks$49k – $82kEnterprise SaaS · 15 to 18 weeks
MVP development$3k – $6kPrototype + core · 4 to 5 weeks$12k – $19kAdvanced MVP · 8 to 10 weeks
E-commerce development$5k – $9kStarter store · 4 to 5 weeks$27k – $44kMarketplace · 10 to 13 weeks
Healthcare app development$12k – $20kPatient portal · 8 to 10 weeks$64k – $107kHospital platform · 4 to 6 months
On-demand app development$9k – $15kBooking app · 6 to 8 weeks$64k – $106kSuper app · 4 to 6 months
Fintech app development$10k – $16kPersonal finance app · 7 to 9 weeks$46k – $76kNeobank · 3 to 4 months
AI development$6k – $11kAI feature or copilot · 4 to 6 weeks$24k – $40kEnterprise AI · 12 to 15 weeks
AI chatbot & agent development$5k – $8kSupport chatbot · 4 to 5 weeks$24k – $40kEnterprise agent · 9 to 11 weeks
UI/UX design$2.5k – $4.5kWebsite or landing pages · 2 to 3 weeks$20k – $33kEnterprise product · 10 to 13 weeks
Software testing & QA$3k – $5kPre-release check · 4 to 5 weeks$25k – $41kRegulated system · 9 to 12 weeks
App maintenance & support$650 – $1,100 /moEssential care · 44 h a month$4,300 – $7,200 /moEnterprise support · 288 h a month
Dedicated development team$2,400 /moJunior developer · $15 an hour$4,000 /moLead or architect · $25 an hour
Outsourcing vs in-house$31k a yearAalpha mid-level developer · all-inclusive$200k a yearUS in-house mid-level hire · year 1, fully loaded

Estimates. The final cost depends on the scope of work we agree.

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How the calculators work

Every calculator follows the same four steps, and each one shows its working below the result.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a starting point

    Each calculator opens with presets based on common Aalpha projects. You can change any option.

  2. Step 2

    Count the hours

    Every feature, screen or test type has an hour benchmark taken from our delivery records.

  3. Step 3

    Apply factors and AI savings

    Design depth, backend, integrations and compliance adjust the hours. AI-assisted engineering takes about 40% off build hours.

  4. Step 4

    Price the hours

    Hours are priced at a blended rate of $15 to $25 an hour. Team size sets the timeline.

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Which calculator should I use?

Start with the situation that is closest to yours.

You are building for healthcare, fintech or on-demand services

These calculators include HIPAA, PCI DSS, KYC and the customer, provider and admin apps these products need.

Healthcare app development calculator →

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Cost in India compared with other countries

The same project hours priced at typical agency rates in each region. Only the hourly rate changes.

RegionTypical ratevs Aalpha
Aalpha (India)$15–$25/hBaseline
Eastern Europe$35–$60/h2.4× the cost
Latin America$35–$65/h2.5× the cost
Western Europe & UK$70–$130/h5.0× the cost
Australia$90–$150/h6.0× the cost
United States$100–$180/h7.0× the cost

Multiples are for a typical web project. Each calculator shows the comparison for your own scope.

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Frequently asked questions

How accurate are the cost calculators?

The ranges come from hour benchmarks on more than 7,000 Aalpha projects. They are estimates for typical scope. After a free discovery call we confirm the scope and send a fixed-price proposal, which can be lower or higher than the calculator range.

Are the calculators free to use?

Yes. You can see your cost range, timeline and phase breakdown without signing up. We only ask for an email if you want the detailed team plan, feature costs and a PDF copy.

Why are Aalpha's estimates lower than US agency prices?

Our engineers are based in India, so the hourly rate is $15 to $25 instead of $100 to $180. AI-assisted engineering also removes about 40% of build hours, and that saving is included in every estimate.

What is not included in the estimates?

App store fees, cloud hosting, paid third-party APIs and post-launch maintenance. Use the maintenance calculator to estimate ongoing support.

My project covers more than one calculator. What should I do?

Use the calculator for the main product. The mobile app calculator can add a web app, and design and testing are already part of every build estimate. For anything else, send us the details and we will combine them.

How often are the numbers updated?

We update the effort benchmarks every quarter. This page was last updated on 21 October 2026 and the next review is due in January 2027.

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Sources and review

Effort benchmarks
Aalpha delivery records from 7,000+ projects since 2008, updated every quarter.
AI savings
Measured on Aalpha projects delivered with AI-assisted engineering in 2025 and 2026.
Regional rates
Typical agency hourly ranges published on Clutch and GoodFirms, checked in October 2026.
Not included
App store fees, cloud hosting, paid third-party APIs and post-launch maintenance.
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Next review
January 2027

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