How long does custom software take to build?

A scoped project is usually in production in 4-8 weeks. A larger system or an app can be built in phases: a useful first version, then expanded.

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How much does custom software cost?

Q: Why does custom software cost more than a template?

Because it is built for your exact process: you do not pay monthly licences for features you never use, and it does exactly what you need. Over the medium term it is often cheaper than stacking subscriptions to tools that do not quite fit.

By Plexglobe·Sep 1, 2026·6 min read

Quick answer: custom development starts from ~€300 (a simple site or app) and rises with complexity. Most small-business projects sit between €300 and a few thousand to set up, plus €50–150/month to maintain. What drives the price isn't «size» — it's how many things the software has to do and what it connects to.

What actually drives the price

Forget «how much does an app cost» in the abstract. The budget moves on five concrete factors:

How many screens and features it has: a booking form is not a panel with roles, permissions and reports.
What it integrates with: payments (Stripe), calendars, sales channels (Booking, Airbnb), ERPs or POS. Each integration adds.
Web, mobile or both: a native iOS/Android app is more work than a website, though much of the base is shared today.
Data and AI: automating processes or adding intelligence on top of your data adds a lot of value — and has a cost.
Maintenance: software is alive. Hosting, backups, updates and support are the monthly fee — not an optional extra.

Cheap software isn't the one that's cheapest to build — it's the one that does exactly what you need and nothing more.

Indicative ranges by type

Simple custom site or app — from ~€300 + ~€50/month. A strong landing, a simple internal tool or a first version of your idea. Custom design, responsive and maintenance included.
A system with one key feature — ~€500 + ~€90/month. Online booking, a management panel, a store or an app with one important integration (payments, calendar).
Complete custom software — from ~€700 + ~€150/month. Internal systems (ERP, stock, POS), SaaS with users, automation or AI. Larger projects get a firm, custom quote once scope is defined.

These are indicative ranges for context; we give you a firm quote once we know your case, with no surprises later.

What does maintenance include?

The monthly fee isn't «renting» the software (the code is yours): it keeps it running. It typically covers hosting, backups, security updates, monitoring, support and small improvements. No long lock-in: cancel with notice.

Template or custom?

A template or third-party SaaS is perfect when it fits how you work. Custom development pays off when you notice any of these signs:

You pay for several subscriptions that almost fit but none quite do.
Your team copies data by hand between tools or exports to Excel all the time.
You need the software to do something that doesn't exist off the shelf or is very specific to your sector.
You want to own your product and your data, without depending on a closed platform.

These are exactly the systems we build — see the work, from booking sites to management panels and automation.

Frequently asked questions

Why does custom cost more than a template?

Because it's built for your process: you don't pay for features you never use and it does exactly what you need. Over the medium term it's often cheaper than stacking subscriptions that don't fit.

Do I own the code?

Yes. On full payment, the code is 100% yours and you can migrate whenever you want.

How long does it take?

A scoped project is usually in production in 4–8 weeks. Larger systems are built in phases: a useful version first, then expanded.

What would your software cost?

Tell us what you need and we'll give you a firm quote, no strings attached.

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Indicative figures for context; your case may vary by scope and integrations.