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Project Scope Planner
Answer 6 questions to outline your project, identify what needs scoping, and review our starting prices before a conversation.
How much does a custom software project cost?
Code and Trust offers fixed-price builds from $15,000. Your price depends on the agreed scope, integrations, and requirements; this planner helps prepare that discussion. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Retainers after launch start from $1,750/month.
What are you building?
About this scope summary
Is this a real project quote?
No. This planner summarizes your answers and the questions to resolve before a quote. The published starting prices are general floors, not a price calculated for your project. Quotes come from agreed scope and a written proposal.
What makes software projects cost more or less?
Complexity of business logic, number of third-party integrations, real-time requirements, security/compliance requirements, and whether we're building from scratch or extending existing code.
Does Code and Trust do fixed-price projects?
Yes. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. The proposal defines the scope and billing terms for your engagement.
Ready to discuss your scope?
A scoping conversation helps define the work, dependencies, and next steps for a written proposal.
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