How much does custom software development cost?

Fixed-scope engagements range from a $1,000 Discovery Sprint (1 week) to $100,000+ Enterprise Initiatives (multi-phase). Most first-time builds land at the $5,000 POC or $10,000 MVP Sprint tier. Every package has published price, timeline, and deliverables — no custom proposals.

What's the difference between a POC and an MVP?

A $5,000 Proof of Concept validates technical feasibility with a working prototype in 2-4 weeks — you're testing whether the approach works. A $10,000 MVP Sprint ships a production-ready minimum viable product with auth, core workflows, admin dashboard, and cloud deployment in 4-8 weeks.

Do you offer discounts or bundled pricing?

Fixed-scope prices are already discounted vs. hourly billing — a $10,000 MVP Sprint typically undercuts equivalent T&M engagements by 30-40%. For monthly engagements, annual prepay saves 15%.

How long does an Enterprise Initiative take?

$100,000+ Enterprise Initiatives are multi-phase and structured around executive governance, program management, and multi-system integration. Timelines are scoped during a paid Discovery Sprint before contract sign, so you know the plan before committing to the number.

Do fixed-scope packages include QA, deployment, and training?

Yes, at the appropriate tier. MVP Sprint and above include cloud deployment. Digital Transformation and Enterprise Initiative include QA testing, data migration, and end-user training as standard deliverables.

Can we start with a package and switch to a monthly engagement?

Yes — most clients do. A common path is Discovery Sprint → POC → MVP Sprint → monthly Engineering Pod for ongoing feature work. Same team throughout, no re-papering the contract.

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Fixed-scope engagements from a one-week Discovery Sprint to multi-phase Enterprise Initiatives. Transparent pricing. Clear deliverables. U.S.-based delivery.

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NextGen's custom software development packages start at a $1,000 Discovery Sprint (1 week)and scale to $100,000+ Enterprise Initiatives (multi-phase). The most common entry point is the $5,000 POC or $10,000 MVP Sprint (4-8 weeks). Every package has a fixed price, timeline, and deliverables list.

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Six engagement tiers, one growth path

Tier 1

Discovery Sprint

$1,0001 Week

Validate requirements and define a technical approach.

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Requirements workshop
Technical recommendation
Feature prioritization
Budget estimate
Roadmap

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Tier 2

Proof of Concept (POC)

$5,0002–4 Weeks

Validate technical feasibility before major investment.

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Working prototype
Core functionality demonstration
Architecture validation
Stakeholder review
Deployment environment

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Tier 3

MVP Sprint

$10,0004–8 Weeks

Launch a production-ready minimum viable product.

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Authentication
Core workflows
Admin dashboard
Cloud deployment
Basic reporting

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Tier 4

Business Automation

$20,0006–12 Weeks

Automate operations and eliminate manual workflows.

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Custom application
Workflow automation
Third-party integrations
Dashboards
Reporting

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Tier 5

Digital Transformation

$50,0003–6 Months

Modernize systems and improve operational efficiency.

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System architecture
Application development
Data migration
QA testing
Deployment
Training

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Tier 6

Enterprise Initiative

$100,000+Multi-Phase

Large-scale modernization and strategic technology programs.

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Dedicated team
Executive governance
Program management
Multi-system integration
Long-term support

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Swim Lanes

Discovery

$1K

1 Week

POC

$5K+

2–4 Wks

Frequently asked questions

How much does custom software development cost?: Fixed-scope engagements range from a $1,000 Discovery Sprint (1 week) to $100,000+ Enterprise Initiatives (multi-phase). Most first-time builds land at the $5,000 POC or $10,000 MVP Sprint tier. Every package has published price, timeline, and deliverables — no custom proposals.
What's the difference between a POC and an MVP?: A $5,000 Proof of Concept validates technical feasibility with a working prototype in 2-4 weeks — you're testing whether the approach works. A $10,000 MVP Sprint ships a production-ready minimum viable product with auth, core workflows, admin dashboard, and cloud deployment in 4-8 weeks.
Do you offer discounts or bundled pricing?: Fixed-scope prices are already discounted vs. hourly billing — a $10,000 MVP Sprint typically undercuts equivalent T&M engagements by 30-40%. For monthly engagements, annual prepay saves 15%.
How long does an Enterprise Initiative take?: $100,000+ Enterprise Initiatives are multi-phase and structured around executive governance, program management, and multi-system integration. Timelines are scoped during a paid Discovery Sprint before contract sign, so you know the plan before committing to the number.
Do fixed-scope packages include QA, deployment, and training?: Yes, at the appropriate tier. MVP Sprint and above include cloud deployment. Digital Transformation and Enterprise Initiative include QA testing, data migration, and end-user training as standard deliverables.
Can we start with a package and switch to a monthly engagement?: Yes — most clients do. A common path is Discovery Sprint → POC → MVP Sprint → monthly Engineering Pod for ongoing feature work. Same team throughout, no re-papering the contract.

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