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How much does custom software cost?

The most common question on a first call. The honest answer: it's flexible and depends on many factors — but we show the real range, what drives it and how fast the investment pays back.

The short answer: what it really costs

First, the honest answer: it's very flexible and depends on many factors — scope, the number of integrations and how complex the logic is. There's no single price because there's no single system.

In practice most rollouts land between a few and a dozen-or-so thousand złoty (roughly €1,000–4,000). A single process, automation or integration sits at the lower end; a larger system with several modules at the upper end.

Most importantly: for a well-chosen process the investment usually pays back within a few months. It's a cost that pays for itself, not a sunk expense.

What actually drives the cost

Scope and number of processes

One process is one quote. Every extra module, user role and screen adds design and engineering work.

Integrations with external systems

Connecting to a CRM, warehouse, payment gateway or marketplace API is a separate cost — driven by the quality and docs of that API.

Logic and AI complexity

Business rules, document data extraction, classification or AI models raise the cost but usually deliver the biggest return.

Data and security requirements

GDPR, self-hosted infrastructure, audits and access control add effort that's worth it for sensitive data.

How to work out whether it pays off

Count the hours your team loses each month on the process the system will take over, and multiply by the hourly cost. That's your monthly saving.

Divide the system cost by that saving — you get the number of months to payback. For a well-chosen process it's usually just a few months.

On top come the harder-to-price wins: no per-seat cost as you grow, fewer errors, faster customer service and owning the code instead of renting someone else's SaaS.

Why our quotes are fixed-price

We start with a free process audit. Based on it you get a concrete price and timeline — before we sign anything.

We work fixed-scope, fixed-price. No costs tacked on at the end. If scope changes, we agree it deliberately, not in a hidden invoice.

Cost FAQ

Where do I start on a limited budget?

With your single most expensive process. Instead of building the whole platform at once, we automate or digitise one process — usually for a few thousand złoty — measure the impact and expand the system based on data.

Do I get a quote before signing?

Yes. After a free process audit you get a fixed price and timeline. You know what you'll pay before you sign anything.

Is custom software more expensive than SaaS?

Up front usually yes, but SaaS grows with user count while custom has a fixed cost. With a growing team, bespoke often comes out cheaper over 1–3 years — and you own it.

What makes up the maintenance cost after launch?

Hosting, monitoring and any changes. You handle most small issues yourself from the docs; further development and support run in sprints or under an SLA.

Want a concrete quote for your idea?

Start with a free call. In 30 minutes we'll assess the scope and tell you the range you're in — no strings attached.

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