Software Development Cost Calculator

Estimate Your Software Project Budget in Minutes

Step 1: Industry

Why Industry Impacts Cost

Different industries have varying compliance and security requirements that can affect development costs. For example, healthcare and finance industries often require stricter data protection measures.

Industry:

Step 2: Software Type

Why Software Type Impacts Cost

Selecting the software type is crucial as it determines the complexity and scale of the project. For example, enterprise solutions often require robust security and scalability, leading to higher development costs.

Software Type:

Step 3: Features

Why Features Impact Cost

The number and complexity of features directly affect development time and resources. More features mean more coding, testing, and design work, thus increasing the overall cost.

Number of Features:

Step 5: Integrations

Why Integrations Impact Cost

Integrating with external systems or services adds complexity. Each integration requires development effort to ensure seamless data flow and compatibility, increasing the project's cost and timeline.

Which integrations will your project require?

Payment Gateway (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) Social Media APIs

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the initial estimates?

Initial estimates typically have a variance of ±25%. After our detailed consultation, we narrow this to ±10-15%.

What factors most significantly impact software development costs?

Project complexity, feature set, technology choices, and timeline requirements are the most significant cost factors.

Can I save my progress and resume later?

Currently, the save/resume functionality is not implemented. However, this feature is planned for a future update.

Our Estimation Methodology

We use a combination of Bottom-Up and Three-Point estimation techniques to provide accurate project cost projections:

Bottom-Up Estimation: We break down the project into smaller tasks and estimate the effort required for each.
Three-Point Estimation: We consider optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely scenarios to provide a range estimate.

Similar Projects We've Completed

Healthcare: Patient Management System

Scope: Full-featured system with mobile access
Timeline: 6 months from concept to launch
Result: 43% reduction in administrative tasks

"SDH delivered a solution that exceeded our expectations and transformed our patient intake process." - Medical Director, [Client Name]

Finance: Trading Platform

Scope: Real-time trading platform with secure transactions
Timeline: 9 months from concept to launch
Result: Increased trading volume by 60%

"Their expertise in fintech and security was invaluable to the success of our trading platform." - CTO, [Client Name]

Education: Online Learning Platform

Scope: Interactive platform with video streaming and user management
Timeline: 7 months from concept to launch
Result: Enhanced student engagement by 50%

"SDH helped us create an engaging and effective online learning environment for our students." - Head of E-Learning, [Client Name]

What Happens Next

Initial Review

Our team reviews your estimation details within 24 hours

Consultation Call

We schedule a 30-minute discussion to clarify requirements

Detailed Proposal

You receive a comprehensive project proposal within 3 business days