How we price — before you ever talk to us.
Custom software quotes for 'the same app' can differ by ten times or more. Here's why, which tier your project falls in and how long each takes. Your exact, fixed price comes in a written proposal within 7 days of a free scoping call.
At a glance
- 2017
- Founded
- 150+
- Clients served
- 1,550+
- Projects delivered
- 24h
- Response SLA
Why quotes for "the same app" differ by ten times
Ask five vendors what a custom CRM costs and you'll get five wildly different answers. Nobody is lying — they're quoting different things, because most buyers describe the app by its screens, and screen count is almost irrelevant to what actually drives the price.
The opacity costs buyers at the negotiation table: without knowing which variables actually move the number, it's impossible to tell whether a low quote is a genuine efficiency or a bait price that grows once the contract is signed, or whether a high quote reflects real complexity or just a bigger logo on the invoice.
We publish the three variables that actually drive cost — distinct user roles, external integrations and how much of the workflow is genuinely custom — so you can sanity-check any quote, including ours, before you sign anything.
What actually moves the price
Distinct user roles needing different screens
External systems that must be integrated
How much of the workflow is genuinely custom
Screen count — almost irrelevant, despite appearances
At a glance
- Pricing tiers publishedScope-based, not screen count
- 3
- Written rough estimateAfter the scoping call
- 3 days
- Fixed proposalNo discovery-loop billing
- 7 days
- Always includedNever sold as an upsell
- 6
The three tiers
Three variables, not screen counts: how many distinct user roles need different screens, how many external systems must be integrated, and how much of the workflow is genuinely custom.
Single-workflow tool
One workflow · one admin role · no integrations
Typically 4–8 weeks
- Thin-slice prototype in week 3
- Fixed-bid with milestones
- Source code handover + docs
Departmental system
CRM/ERP/HRMS · 2–5 roles · 1–3 integrations
Typically 8–14 weeks
- Everything in tier one
- Role-based access & audit trail
- Data migration & integrations
- Training + 1 quarter of support
Platform / multi-department
Multi-department ERP · customer-facing apps · audit requirements
Typically 3–6+ months
- Architecture & data-model sign-off
- Staged rollout with training
- Managed-support options
- Scale, security & audit hardening
Pick the model — the inclusions never change.
Fixed-bid project
A defined scope, a fixed price, a fixed timeline. Best when you know exactly what you want to ship.
Well-defined scopeDedicated team
A cross-functional team embedded in your roadmap, working in your tools, billed monthly. Best for ongoing product work.
Ongoing productMonthly retainer
A set number of hours each month for new features, fixes and support — predictable spend, flexible priorities.
Maintain & growStaff augmentation
Skilled engineers integrated into your existing team and process, with Ukvalley handling HR and retention.
Scale your teamIncluded in every quote — never an upsell
Us vs. agency vs. freelancer
All three are legitimate choices. Here's the honest trade-off table so you can pick the right one for your risk tolerance.
| Guarantee | Ukvalley | Metro agency | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written scope & estimate before commit | |||
| You own code & credentials from day one | |||
| Response SLA stated in the contract | |||
| Working software by week three | |||
| Replace-anytime engineer guarantee | |||
| Team continuity (no lone-bus factor) |
Get your tier confirmed in 3 days.
A free scoping call, a written rough estimate in 3 business days, a fixed proposal in 7 — no charge, no obligation.
Book a scoping call with a software architect — not a sales bot.
You'll get a reply within one business day. We'll send a rough estimate in 3 days and a fixed proposal in 7.
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