How Much Does Custom Software Development Cost in the USA?

## Project complexity — the biggest driver **Small** (landing + CMS): illustrative $5k–$15k. **Mid** (portal/CRM with roles/integrations): $15k–$60k. **Complex** (ERP/multi-tenant SaaS, AI): $60k–$200k+. These are illustrative, not quotes. ## What goes into the estimate - Discovery & design: workflows, architecture, UI/UX - Backend, database, permissions, reporting - Integrations: CRM/ERP, payments, messaging - AI: RAG, agents — data prep + evaluation - QA, DevOps, security, monitoring - Maintenance: hosting, updates, support ## How to budget Start with a 2-week discovery. You get a map, backlog and a staged estimate — then fund phase by phase. ## CTA Tell us what you are building → we will size it responsibly.