Software audit: assess code quality and architecture
Estimate a technical code, architecture and quality audit without conflating it with penetration testing.
Software audit costs
Costs for Software Audit depend on scope, risk, and quality expectations. The calculator provides an initial range.
Sizing costs for Software Audit
- 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.
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Software audit cost calculator
Make technical software risk visible before investment decisions
Typical price range
EUR 7,000–95,000 excl. VAT
Typical duration
1–8 weeks depending on codebase and review depth
Main risk drivers
- - Technical debt remains abstract without prioritization
- - Architecture decisions rely on incomplete assumptions
- - Modernization budget is allocated without a defensible sequence
Non-binding indication
This result is only a non-binding indication based on typical assumptions. Effort and price must be calculated individually for your project.
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FAQ
Software audits for code, architecture and quality
Review depth and cost
What does a technical software audit cost?
Effort depends on codebase size, application count, review depth and available documentation. The estimate uses EUR 140 per hour excl. VAT and covers analysis, findings, prioritization and a results workshop.
What does a code and architecture audit examine?
The review covers maintainability, dependencies, boundaries, interfaces, testability, technical debt and operational risks. A comprehensive scope adds quality metrics and a sequenced modernization roadmap.
Why does missing documentation increase audit effort?
Without reliable architecture and operations material, reviewers must reconstruct system boundaries, data flows and earlier decisions from code, configuration and interviews. That discovery prevents findings based on incorrect assumptions.
Boundaries and decision value
Is a software audit the same as a security audit?
No. This calculator assesses code quality, architecture and technical sustainability. Vulnerability scans, penetration testing and security compliance require a dedicated security scope.
Which outputs are useful for business decision-makers?
Leaders receive a prioritized risk register, effort ranges and a practical sequence for stabilization or modernization. This turns technical debt into an investment plan rather than an open-ended engineering concern.
How is the assessment kept independent and traceable?
We separate each observation, impact, priority and recommended action. Experienced software architects deliver the audit Made in Germany from our office in Leer, East Frisia.
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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What we align in the call
- Scope, risks, and funding options
- Milestones and documented exclusions
- Transparent quote without hidden line items
Costs for Software Audit 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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