Project Development Estimator
Scope your software project across UI/UX, engineering, mobile, AI, QA, and DevOps — and get an instant sprint plan, team composition, effort, timeline, and cost estimate.
What you'll get
A clear, visual plan for your project — sized the way an experienced delivery team would size it.
Takes about 2 minutes · 3 quick steps · Your inputs are never stored
Areas we estimate
Why it matters
Estimate before you build
A software project priced on gut feel is a project that overruns. Here's why a structured estimate pays for itself.
Budget before you commit
Most projects overrun because scope was never priced honestly. A structured estimate exposes what each area really costs before contracts are signed.
Compare vendors on equal footing
With an independent effort and cost baseline, you can tell an underscoped lowball from a fair proposal — and negotiate from evidence.
Plan the team, not just the money
Knowing you need two backend engineers and a part-time QA changes hiring, timelines, and internal staffing decisions months in advance.
How it works
From idea to delivery plan in 2 minutes
Describe your project
Pick the project type and size — web app, mobile, SaaS, e-commerce, or AI product.
Tune the scope
Set a depth for each area, from UI/UX and APIs to AI integration and maintenance.
Choose your team
Select a team region to set the rate card — onshore, nearshore, offshore, or blended.
Get your estimate
See sprints, team composition, total effort, timeline, and a cost range — instantly.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does the project development estimator work?
You describe the project (type and size), set a depth for eleven delivery areas — UI/UX, frontend, backend, APIs, database, mobile apps, AI integration, QA, DevOps, deployment, and maintenance — and pick a team region. The tool applies industry-typical effort bands and regional rate cards to produce a sprint plan, team composition, total effort, timeline, and cost range.
How accurate is the estimate?
It's a planning model, not a quote. The effort bands reflect typical agency delivery, and the ±15% range covers normal variation — but real pricing depends on your specific requirements, integrations, and constraints. Use it to set expectations and compare proposals, then get a scoped quote for a firm number.
What do the sprint and timeline numbers assume?
Two-week sprints with roughly 80% effective utilization per person. The timeline models overlapping phases — design leads, engineering and mobile run in parallel, QA joins mid-build, and the final sprint is reserved for hardening and launch.
How is the cost calculated?
Each discipline's hours are billed at the matching role's hourly rate for your chosen region (for example, backend hours at the backend engineer rate), plus a 12% project-management overhead. Maintenance is shown separately as a monthly retainer since it's a recurring cost, not part of the build.
Is the tool free, and do you store my inputs?
Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up, and nothing is stored — the estimate is calculated in your browser and exists only for your session.
Ready to turn the estimate into a plan?
Our solution architects scope projects for a living. Bring your estimate and we'll pressure-test it, trim what an MVP doesn't need, and send you a fixed proposal.