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Cost & timeline
How much does custom software cost in the UK?
Honest ranges for websites, apps, CRM and automation — and what actually drives the number.
Updated 18 March 2026
Typical investment bands
Focused tools and automation often sit in the £5k–£25k range. Multi-role platforms, mobile apps and CRM systems commonly land between £25k–£80k+ depending on depth.
These are planning ranges, not quotes. A short discovery call turns them into a scoped proposal.
What you are really paying for
Design that matches real users, engineering that stays maintainable, and a rollout that your team can actually adopt.
Cheapest builds fail when nobody owns the process after launch. Budget for launch support and iteration.
Common questions
- Do you quote fixed prices?
- We scope a clear first phase with a fixed fee where possible, then plan later phases once the product is in use.
- What affects cost most?
- Integrations, roles and permissions, mobile platforms, and how many workflows must work on day one.