Project price calculator
Price a project including time, external costs, revisions, risk and margin.
Pricing development work
Software pricing should separate implementation, discovery, testing, deployment and technical uncertainty. A low hourly rate does not protect against unclear scope.
Recommended approach
Use a buffered project price for defined scope. For discovery, price a paid analysis phase or use a retainer.
Starting preset
Typical preset: 40 hours, 15% risk, 10% revision allowance and separate third-party costs.
The values show a pricing structure, not an average market rate.
Checklist before quoting
- Scope and outcome are defined clearly.
- Preparation, communication and handover are included.
- Revision rounds or work allowance are documented.
- External costs have an identified payer.
- Scope changes have a separate pricing rule.