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Your project estimate

Answer 3 quick questions and get a detailed cost breakdown.

1 · Project Type
2 · Features
3 · Team & Region
4 · Result

What do you want to build?

Choose the project type that fits best.

Which features do you need?

Multiple selection possible. Each feature affects the total cost.

Team & Region

Choose your developer type and the region.

How it works

Your estimate in 3 steps

No sign-up form, no sales call. Just fill it in and get your result instantly.

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Choose project type

Select whether you want to build a web app, mobile app, SaaS product, or MVP.

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Select features

Check all the features your project needs – from authentication and payments to maps.

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Team & Region

Specify whether you want to use a freelancer, an agency, or an in-house team, and from which region.

4

Get your result

See a detailed breakdown by phase, feature, and timeline – instantly.

Why this calculator

Realistic numbers, no black box

Other calculators give you a single number with no explanation. We show you exactly how the estimate is built.

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Market-based hourly rates

Rates are based on current market data for freelancers and agencies across different regions.

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Full transparency

See the cost split by phase (Design, Frontend, Backend, Testing, DevOps) and by feature.

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Instant & free

No sign-up, no email required. Get your result immediately after filling in the form.

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Compare 5 regions

Automatically compare what the same project costs with DACH freelancers vs. Eastern Europe vs. Asia.

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Timeline included

You don't just get a cost estimate – you also get a realistic view of the development timeline.

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Use as many times as you like

Run different scenarios – MVP vs. full product, freelancer vs. agency – as often as you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Answers to the most important questions about software development costs.

The estimate is a well-founded guideline based on typical project sizes and current market rates. For a binding quote, you should speak with a developer or agency, as project-specific requirements can significantly affect costs.
Software projects vary greatly in complexity. The lower end applies to simple implementations with little customisation, while the upper end reflects more complex solutions with many special requirements and higher quality standards. Reality usually falls somewhere in between.
Freelancers are generally cheaper, but you need to coordinate multiple specialists yourself. Agencies provide a team of designer, developer, and project manager, but cost more. For complex projects, an agency is often worth it due to lower coordination overhead.
Hosting & infrastructure (from €20–200/month), domain & SSL, third-party APIs (e.g. Stripe, SendGrid, Google Maps), ongoing maintenance and bug fixes, and security updates. Budget around 15–20% of development costs per year for ongoing operations.
Start with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and validate your idea before building everything. Use existing solutions for standard features (e.g. Auth via Firebase, payments via Stripe). Nearshore developers from Eastern Europe often offer a great price-to-quality ratio.
The rates are based on 2026 market data. DACH freelancers typically charge €80–130/h, agencies €100–160/h. Eastern European developers range from €35–60/h. Individual providers may vary.

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