What development actually costs — and what drives it.
We don't quote blind. Here's how MSApps prices mobile, web, and AI projects, what changes the number, and what's honestly negotiable.
Typical project ranges
- Mobile MVP (iOS + Android): $40K–$120K — depends on backend complexity, integrations, and design polish.
- Web platform: $30K–$200K — varies enormously by data model, user roles, and integrations.
- AI agent (single workflow): $15K–$60K — discovery + 14-day prototype + production launch with SOSA controls.
- Dedicated staffing: $7K–$15K per engineer per month, based on seniority and stack.
What drives the number up
- Custom backend or compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, accessibility audits).
- Real-time or AI-heavy features that need careful architecture.
- Multiple integrations with legacy systems.
- Tight timelines — accelerated delivery costs more, always.
What we can flex on
- Phased delivery — ship the highest-value 30% in V1, validate, then expand.
- Mixed-seniority team — pair senior architects with mid-level builders.
- Existing codebase — if you have something to start from, we don’t rebuild what works.
How we quote
- Free discovery call — 30-60 min to understand scope.
- Written estimate within 5 business days — fixed-fee for defined scope, T&M for exploratory.
- No surprise invoices — anything outside the agreed scope is flagged + quoted before we do it.
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