How We Estimate Project Costs
Transparent methodology for calculating development costs
Honest cost estimation is the foundation of a successful project. We use a proven methodology that accounts for all aspects of development and minimizes budget change risks.
Estimation Process
Requirements Analysis
We thoroughly study technical specifications or business requirements. If there's no spec — we help create one. Ask clarifying questions to understand the full project picture.
Task Decomposition
Break down the project into logically complete parts: modules, features, integrations. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Independent Estimation
Three experienced architects independently estimate effort for each task. This helps avoid subjectivity and get realistic estimates.
Risk Assessment
Apply uncertainty coefficient (UC) depending on spec detail, task complexity, and team experience. Typical UC: 1.2-1.5 for detailed spec, 1.5-2.0 for general description.
Team Formation
Determine optimal team composition: frontend, backend, designer, QA, DevOps. Calculate parallel work to accelerate timelines.
Final Estimate
Provide detailed estimate broken down by stages, tasks, and specialists. Specify timelines, costs, and control points.
What Affects Cost
Feature Complexity
Number of screens, business logic, external system integrations, performance requirements.
Design and UX
Custom design vs ready UI kits, number of interface states, animations, responsiveness.
Technology Stack
Technology choice affects development speed and long-term support. Discuss optimal stack for tasks.
Integrations
Third-party service APIs, payment systems, CRM, analytics, data synchronization.
Scalability
Load requirements (users, RPS), fault tolerance, geographic distribution.
Security
Security requirement level, certification (GDPR, PCI DSS), pentests, audits.
Transparency and Flexibility
We understand that new requirements may emerge during work. We work Agile — review priorities each sprint. If changes affect budget, we inform and coordinate immediately.
Approximate Project Costs
Approximate prices for understanding investment scale
Landing Page
Single-page site with inquiry form, responsive design, analytics integration.
Corporate Website
Multi-page site with CMS, blog, contact forms, SEO optimization.
E-commerce
Product catalog, cart, user account, payment systems, warehouse integration.
Web Application (SaaS)
Complex business logic, user roles, integrations, scalable architecture.
Mobile Application
iOS and Android, backend API, push notifications, platform integrations.
Startup MVP
Minimum functionality for hypothesis testing, fast market entry.