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Custom software development pricing
Custom software should not be priced only by screen count. A proper quote must account for workflow complexity, data, permissions, integrations, migration, testing, deployment and post-launch SLA.
Quick answer: a small project should begin with discovery/prototype from 15-35M VND; an operational MVP is usually 60-180M VND; multi-module or deeply integrated systems need a scope-based quotation.
No vague pricing by guesswork
The ranges below help define a budget direction first, then the final scope is confirmed through discovery and prototype.
Prototype
MVP
Module
SLA
Reference pricing by project stage
These numbers help clients position the budget. The final quote depends on current data, user count, modules, integrations and operating requirements.
Discovery & Prototype
15-35M VND
Workflow discovery, sample screens, core data model and MVP scope.
Request adviceOperational MVP
60-180M VND
1-2 core modules, basic permissions, essential reports and initial deployment.
Request adviceMulti-module System
180-450M+ VND
CRM, inventory, production, HR, ticketing, approval workflows, dashboards and integrations.
Request adviceMaintenance & Improvement
From 5-25M VND/month
Bug fixes, backup, user support, small upgrades and operating reports.
Request advicePricing by common business need
Not every need requires a full system. This table helps choose a suitable starting investment without beginning too large or too small.
| Need | Range | Includes | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal form / small workflow | 20-60M VND | One workflow, several screens, simple data | Internal request, asset approval, operation forms |
| Management dashboard | 30-90M VND | Data aggregation, charts, filters by team/time | Sales, inventory, debt, SLA reports |
| Custom CRM / sales system | 80-220M VND | Customers, quotes, orders, pipeline and debt tracking | B2B sales teams with multi-step processes |
| Inventory / barcode / operations | 90-260M VND | Stock in/out, QR/barcode, warehouse locations and alerts | Inventory-heavy teams with many SKUs |
| System integration / API | Scope-based | Website, CRM, accounting, ERP, email and partner APIs | Data synchronization across platforms |
What increases or reduces cost?
Two projects with the same name, such as inventory software, can have very different costs depending on data, permissions, integrations and operating requirements.
Module count
CRM, inventory, production, HR, ticketing, accounting and reports.
Data & migration
Old spreadsheets, dirty data, multiple sources or data cleansing.
Permissions
Roles, approval levels, branches and action history.
Integrations
Website, email, API, accounting, ERP, barcode devices and CRM.
Testing & security
Test cases, backup, logs, audit trail and permission testing.
Post-launch SLA
Response time, user support, upgrades and monthly reports.
How IT Systems quotes to avoid budget creep
The safer model is not to quote a large system when the workflow is still unclear. We separate discovery, prototype, MVP, acceptance and later module expansion.
| Step | Output |
|---|---|
| 1. Discovery | Document workflow, data, users, risks and business goals. |
| 2. Prototype | Create visible screens before deeper development starts. |
| 3. MVP scope | Separate must-have features from phase-two improvements and acceptance criteria. |
| 4. Quotation | Break cost into modules, integrations, data, deployment and SLA. |
| 5. Delivery | Develop, test, back up, configure permissions, train users and maintain. |
Custom software pricing FAQ
If the scope is unclear, clients should not ask for a fixed full-system number immediately. The reliable number should come after discovery and prototype.
Can you quote immediately?
We can give a quick budget range, but an official quote needs module scope, data, user count, integrations and SLA.
Does AI make software cheaper?
AI reduces trial-and-error and speeds up prototypes. Cost still depends on analysis, security, testing and operation.
Which package should we start with?
If requirements are unclear, begin with discovery/prototype. If workflow is already clear, quote an MVP.
Is maintenance included after handover?
It can be. IT Systems can support bug fixing, backup, small upgrades, user support and monthly improvement.