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How much does custom software cost in 2026?

Custom software for a small business commonly runs from about $20,000 to $150,000 and takes months, based on what agencies publish. Here's where those numbers come from, what moves them, and how Curbsight prices a build.

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Published prices, read November 2026
SourceWhat it coversPriceTime
Fuzen, Aug 2026Agency build, small-business application$30,000 to $150,0003 to 6 months
Fuzen, Aug 2026First version (MVP)$5,000 to $30,0001 to 3 months
LOW/CODE Agency, Sep 2026Full product engagementStarts around $20,000Not stated

Both firms sell custom builds, so read these as their side of it. Sources: Fuzen, LOW/CODE Agency.

What changes the price

Two builds with the same name can be far apart. The biggest things that move the number:

  • How much has to be written from nothing
  • How many other systems it has to connect to
  • How many kinds of users it has
  • Whether your team needs a phone app or just a website

What a quote can leave out

Software keeps costing money after launch. Before you sign anything, ask who pays for hosting, security fixes, updates and support, and what a new feature costs a year from now.

How Curbsight prices a build

The first call is free. If it's a fit, the next step is a $1,500 plan and prototype, credited toward your build. You get a written plan, a clickable prototype and a firm price before any build starts. Then one monthly fee covers hosting, updates, support and new features. A lot of the platform already exists, so you aren't paying to write the basics.

Questions

Why don't you publish a build price?

Because it depends on what you need, and a number without your plan behind it wouldn't mean much. The first paid step has a real price: $1,500, credited toward your build.

Is custom cheaper than a subscription?

Not at first. A ready-made app costs less to start. Custom can win later if per-seat fees keep growing with your team or you're paying for several apps at once. Add up what you pay today before you decide.

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