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Software Development Cost Calculator

How much does your project cost? Get a 60-second estimate, then a detailed proposal from our engineers within 5 business days.

1. What are you building?

Pick the closest project type

Mobile App

iOS, Android, or React Native cross-platform

Web Application

Corporate portal, dashboard, custom web platform

SaaS Platform

Subscription product with multi-tenancy and billing

Marketplace / E-commerce

Multi-vendor platform or online store

MVP / Prototype

Validate your idea fast with a working product

2. How complex is it?

Pick the scope closest to your vision

Simple

Core feature, single user role, 1-2 integrations

Medium

Multiple features, several user roles, 3-5 integrations

Complex

Enterprise scale, multi-tenant, many integrations, high load

3. What do you need inside?

Pick features you need — multiple choices allowed

Authentication & User Roles

Email/password, OAuth, role-based access

Payment Integration

Stripe, Kaspi, local processors, recurring billing

Admin Dashboard

Backoffice for managing users, content, settings

Push Notifications

Mobile and web push, email notifications

Real-time Features

Live chat, collaborative editing, websockets

Public API & Webhooks

REST/GraphQL API, webhook system, API keys

Multi-language Support

Several languages with translation flow

Multi-tenancy

SaaS-style isolated tenants, separate data

AI / ML Integration

ChatGPT, recommendations, RAG, vector search

Companion Mobile App

Add mobile app alongside web platform

4. Timeline

When do you need it ready?

ASAP (rush)

Fastest delivery — premium rate

Standard (3-6 months)

Optimal pace, balanced quality

Flexible

We can phase work for cost optimization

Your estimate

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We'll review your inputs, propose architecture, and send you a binding quote within 5 business days.

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1. What are you building?

Pick the closest project type

Mobile App

iOS, Android, or React Native cross-platform

Web Application

Corporate portal, dashboard, custom web platform

SaaS Platform

Subscription product with multi-tenancy and billing

Marketplace / E-commerce

Multi-vendor platform or online store

MVP / Prototype

Validate your idea fast with a working product

What Affects Software Development Cost

Six factors that drive the final price of a custom development project

Project Complexity

Number of user roles, business logic depth, external integrations. A simple MVP starts at $10k; an enterprise platform can reach $300k+.

Feature Scope

Each major feature (auth, payments, admin, AI) adds 5-30% to base cost. Multi-tenancy and mobile companion app are the biggest drivers.

Team Composition

Senior engineers cost more but ship faster with fewer bugs. We balance senior/mid-level based on project risk and timeline.

Timeline & Urgency

Rush delivery (1-2 months) adds 25-35% premium. Standard pace (3-6 months) is optimal. Flexible timelines unlock cost optimization.

Tech Stack Choices

Cross-platform (React Native, Next.js) is faster and cheaper than native iOS/Android or Java enterprise. We help pick the right trade-off.

Maintenance & Evolution

Post-launch support typically runs 15-25% of build cost per year. Budget for SLAs, security patches, and feature iteration from day one.

Typical Project Pricing in 2026

Realistic price ranges by project type, based on our 2024-2026 engagements

Project TypeSimpleMediumComplex
Mobile App (iOS/Android)$15-25k$30-60k$70-150k
Web Application$10-20k$25-50k$60-120k
SaaS Platform$25-50k$60-120k$150-300k
Marketplace / E-commerce$30-60k$80-150k$200-400k
MVP / Prototype$10-20k$25-50k$50-80k

Ranges in USD. KZT prices calculated at current rate. Final cost depends on detailed requirements and is fixed after a discovery call.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to develop a mobile app in 2026?
Cost depends on complexity: a simple mobile MVP starts at $15-25k (4-8 weeks), a medium-complexity app with payments, auth, and admin panel runs $30-60k (3-5 months), and complex enterprise apps with multi-platform delivery and integrations land at $70-150k+ (5-9 months). The calculator returns an estimate range for the feature scope and team you select — a guide, not a contract. At WIZICO Tech (Almaty; serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE) we name the firm fixed price only after the Design phase: under our Diagnose → Design → Build → Evolve approach, no code is written until architecture, timeline, and budget are fixed. First, a Diagnose audit of 1-2 weeks at a fixed cost de-risks the work and clarifies scope. Stack: React Native, Kotlin, Swift on the front end, Node/Go/Java/Python on the back end, AI/ML, and Kubernetes/cloud. Describe your project in the calculator or build a brief with our AI brief generator.
How much does a SaaS platform cost to build?
Cost scales with platform maturity: a SaaS MVP (core feature + basic billing + auth + landing) is $25-50k in 2-3 months; production-grade SaaS with multi-tenancy, full admin, billing flows, and API is $60-120k; enterprise SaaS at scale with SSO, audit logs, and compliance is $150-300k. AI features add 20-30%. The calculator shows an estimate range for the scope you select — a budgeting guide, not a final contract. At WIZICO Tech (Almaty; serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the UAE) we fix the firm price after the Design phase: under our Diagnose → Design → Build → Evolve approach, no code starts until architecture, timeline, and budget are fixed. A Diagnose audit of 1-2 weeks at a fixed cost clarifies multi-tenancy, billing, and compliance needs before build. Stack: React/Next/TS, Node/Go/Java/Python, AI/ML, Kubernetes/cloud; draft a brief via our AI brief generator.
What's the cheapest way to build an MVP?
The cheapest path is to scope tight: define one core feature and one user role, use a proven stack (Next.js + Stripe for billing + Clerk for auth), skip native mobile and start with web/PWA, and lean on templates and managed services. This keeps an MVP at $10-20k in 6-8 weeks. The calculator gives an estimate range for this scope — a guide, not a contract; the firm price is set after the Design phase. Under WIZICO Tech's Diagnose → Design → Build → Evolve approach, no code is written until architecture, timeline, and budget are fixed, and a Diagnose audit of 1-2 weeks at a fixed cost helps scope tight to minimize cost without compromising validation goals. We are in Almaty, serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE; stack React/Next/TS, Node/Go/Java/Python, AI/ML, Kubernetes/cloud. Try different configurations in the calculator or build a brief with our AI brief generator to see how scope shifts the budget.
Why are software development cost estimates always a range?
Because software costs depend on scope decisions that emerge during design — not just initial requirements. Hidden complexity such as legacy integrations, performance edge cases, and compliance often adds 20-50%, and an honest range reflects that uncertainty before it is measured. So the calculator gives an estimate range upfront as a guide, and we fix the firm price after a 1-2 week discovery (the Design phase). Under WIZICO Tech's Diagnose → Design → Build → Evolve approach, no code is written until architecture, timeline, and budget are fixed: a Diagnose audit of 1-2 weeks at a fixed cost de-risks by designing first and coding second, narrowing the range to a single figure. We are in Almaty, serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE; stack React/Next/TS, Node/Go/Java/Python, AI/ML, Kubernetes/cloud. Our AI brief generator helps clarify requirements and draft a brief to tighten the estimate.
Is it cheaper to outsource development to Kazakhstan than EU/US?
Yes — typical savings versus EU/US agencies are 50-70% at comparable quality. Kazakhstan's engineering talent matches international standards: we focus on hiring senior engineers, and working hours overlap with EU, the Middle East, and partial US East Coast, which makes synchronous collaboration easy. Unlike most freelance markets, we provide fixed-price guarantees: the calculator shows an estimate range, and WIZICO Tech fixes the firm price after the Design phase. Under our Diagnose → Design → Build → Evolve approach, no code starts until architecture, timeline, and budget are fixed, and a Diagnose audit of 1-2 weeks at a fixed cost removes risk early. We are WIZICO Technologies LLP, Almaty, serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE. Stack: React/Next/TS, Node/Go/Java/Python, React Native/Kotlin/Swift, AI/ML, Kubernetes/cloud. You can build a brief for an estimate via our AI brief generator.
What's included in the estimate from your calculator?
The calculator estimate covers design + development + QA + deployment of the scope you select. It excludes ongoing maintenance (typically 15-25%/year), third-party costs (Stripe fees, cloud bills, paid APIs), and post-launch feature additions. It is an estimate range to guide planning, not a final contract: WIZICO Tech names the firm, line-item price after the Design phase. Under our Diagnose → Design → Build → Evolve approach, no code is written until architecture, timeline, and budget are fixed, and a Diagnose audit of 1-2 weeks at a fixed cost clarifies the work involved. We provide a detailed line-item breakdown after our discovery call. We are WIZICO Technologies LLP, Almaty, serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE; stack React/Next/TS, Node/Go/Java/Python, React Native/Kotlin/Swift, AI/ML, Kubernetes/cloud. To clarify scope faster, describe your project in the calculator or build a brief with our AI brief generator.