Quote check: is your software quote fairly priced?
Compare your quoted amount with typical market ranges – anonymously, free of charge, based on more than 250 projects.
Software quote check
Costs for Quote Check depend on scope, risk, and quality expectations. The calculator provides an initial range.
Sizing costs for Quote Check
- Binding quotes follow a short scope alignment
- Include operations, maintenance, and potential grants
- Many mid-market digitalization projects may qualify for funding
Transparent quoting
- Milestones and documented assumptions
- Clear exclusions in the quote
- Consulting and development delivered from Germany
We quote transparently with dedicated contacts from East Frisia.
Sample calculations & scenarios
Concrete project profiles with assumptions and indicative budgets—useful for internal alignment before the calculator.
Use the calculator right below for an instant first estimate – no sign-up and no fixed-price commitment. We align scope, risks, and assumptions in a conversation before a binding quote.
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FAQ
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Evaluating software quotes
How do I know whether a software quote is fairly priced?
Compare it against market ranges for the project type and size, check what is included (testing, project management, documentation, warranty) and look at the day-rate maths behind the total. Our check uses reference values from more than 250 delivered projects.
Is the cheapest quote the best choice?
Rarely. Quotes far below market range usually omit testing, documentation or realistic effort – the gap returns later as change requests. A fair quote states assumptions, scope boundaries and a maintenance path.
Which red flags should I look for in a quote?
No breakdown by work package, no statement on testing and warranty, vague scope wording ("as discussed"), missing maintenance offer, and totals that do not match plausible day rates times effort.
Get a second opinion
We review your quote confidentially and flag gaps and risks – free of charge.
Market ranges
What are typical price ranges for software projects?
Corporate websites: EUR 5,000–40,000. Web apps and custom software: EUR 25,000–250,000. Mobile apps: EUR 30,000–150,000. ERP integrations: EUR 20,000–120,000. AI projects: EUR 15,000–150,000 – always depending on scope and integration depth.
Should maintenance be part of the quote?
Yes. A quote without a maintenance and support statement hides 15–20% of yearly follow-up costs. Ask for it explicitly before signing – retrofitting support terms is always more expensive.
Typical pricing models (overview)
| Model | When it fits | Budget & flexibility | Typical risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price (fixed scope) | Clearly defined scope, stable requirements, repeatable delivery. | Predictable total cost; little room for change without a change order. | Scope creep leads to change orders or quality trade-offs. |
| Time & Material | Discovery, legacy, evolving requirements, or close collaboration. | Maximum flexibility; budget transparent via hourly or daily rates. | Without prioritisation, effort can grow—backlog and reviews matter. |
| Retainer / maintenance package | Ongoing operations, updates, small features, and support. | Agreed capacity per month; predictable follow-on cost. | Large changes may still need a separate estimate. |
| Hybrid (milestone + T&M) | MVP or phased releases with clear go-lives, then iterate. | Core delivery fixed price; extensions on a time-and-materials basis. | Define contractually what is in scope vs. extra work. |
Calculators on this page provide indicative ranges; we choose the right model with you based on risk, scope, and planning horizon.
Costs & next steps
The ranges shown are indicative. For a binding quote we discuss scope, priorities and funding options in a free intro call. Many digitalization projects qualify for grants – try our funding calculator.
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After using the Quote Check calculator, validate assumptions in a short intro call.
What we align in the call
- Scope, risks, and funding options
- Milestones and documented exclusions
- Transparent quote without hidden line items
Costs for Quote Check in context
- Scope, risk, and quality expectations drive the range
- Include operations, maintenance, and grants
- Dedicated contacts and short paths from East Frisia
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