Transparent pricing: hourly rate, fixed price and cost calculators
One hourly rate, clear billing models and over 50 cost calculators – calculate your IT project without surprises.
Pricing & Hourly Rate
Our hourly rate: EUR 140 excl. VAT
One rate for everything: development, consulting and project management all cost a uniform EUR 140 per hour excl. VAT – no surcharges, no hidden extras.
Many agencies tier their hourly rates by role – junior, senior, project lead, consulting. That makes quotes hard to compare and invoices confusing. We have worked with a single uniform hourly rate for over 15 years: you know before the project starts what every hour costs, and you work directly with experienced developers instead of rotating teams.
Development made in Germany: your project is built in Leer, East Frisia – backed by over 250 completed projects and more than 99 B2B clients. Short communication paths, English- and German-speaking contacts and GDPR-compliant implementation are included in the price, not an extra. See our services overview for what we offer, and our references for real project examples.
Three billing models – depending on the project
Full budget certainty
Fixed price
For clearly scoped projects with a defined feature set: after the requirements analysis you receive a binding quote with milestones and a payment schedule. Ideal for websites, apps with a fixed scope and migrations.
EUR 140/hour excl. VAT
Time & material
For ongoing development, exploratory projects and maintenance: billing at EUR 140/hour excl. VAT with a monthly activity report. You flexibly steer scope and priorities.
Predictable monthly rate
Maintenance & operations contracts
For reliable operations after go-live: monthly flat rates for updates, backups, monitoring and defined response times – predictable from EUR 250/month depending on system and service level.
Which model fits your project is something we clarify in a free initial consultation – often a combination makes sense: fixed price for the first release, ongoing development by effort, and a maintenance contract for operations.
Typical project budgets at a glance
Every project is different – but experience helps with a first assessment. These ranges come from our projects of recent years (all excl. VAT); the respective cost calculator delivers a more precise figure for your project:
| Project type | Typical range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Website relaunch | EUR 8,000–100,000 | Website relaunch calculator |
| App development | EUR 15,000–150,000 | App development calculator |
| Custom software | EUR 25,000–250,000 | Custom software calculator |
| Online shop | EUR 10,000–120,000 | Online shop calculator |
| AI projects | EUR 10,000–100,000 | AI projects calculator |
| Website maintenance | EUR 250–1,500/month | Website maintenance calculator |
More than 50 calculators are available in total – from ERP implementation to ROI analyses. You can find the complete overview on the cost calculator overview; how long typical projects take is covered in our project duration section.
A concrete quote instead of a range?
In a free initial consultation we clarify scope, model and budget for your project – without obligation and without sales pressure.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ: pricing & billing
What does one hour of software development cost at Groenewold IT Solutions?
Our hourly rate is EUR 140 excl. VAT – the same for development, consulting and project management. There are no hidden surcharges for senior developers or project management: you work directly with experienced developers who accompany your project from analysis to operations.
Does Groenewold IT Solutions work with fixed prices?
Yes, for clearly scoped projects we prepare a fixed-price quote after the requirements analysis. For exploratory projects (e.g. AI prototypes) or ongoing development we bill by effort at EUR 140/hour excl. VAT – with a transparent monthly activity report.
What does a typical software project cost?
Small tools and automations start at around EUR 8,000–15,000, business apps and web applications typically range from EUR 25,000–80,000, larger platforms above that – all excl. VAT. Our cost calculators provide a first reliable range for over 50 project types in just a few clicks.
How transparent is the billing?
With time-and-material billing you receive a detailed monthly activity report with tasks and hours. For fixed-price projects, milestones and the payment schedule are fixed in the quote. Additional effort only arises after prior agreement – never as a surprise on the invoice.
Are there funding options for software projects?
Yes – depending on the project, programmes such as the German research allowance or regional digitalisation grants may apply. In the initial consultation we check which funding fits your project.