What does custom software cost?
Custom software in Germany in 2026 ranges from a few thousand to several tens of thousands of euros depending on scope. Bauer IT Solutions works on a fixed price, quoted in writing after a free initial consultation — without the agency overhead that typically consumes 30–50% of a budget.
Honest orientation ranges
| Project type | Typical market range | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Professional business website | from approx. €3,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Internal tool (replacing Excel) | from approx. €8,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Web application / customer portal | approx. €15,000–50,000 | 6–16 weeks |
| MVP for startups | boutiques: €25,000–60,000 | 8–12 weeks |
| AI integration (RAG, chatbot) | from approx. €10,000 | 4–10 weeks |
| Web scraping / data extraction | from approx. €1,500 (one-off) | 1–3 weeks |
Pricing questions
Why is there no fixed price list?
Because every fixed price requires a specification. The ranges above show honest 2026 market magnitudes — your actual price is a written fixed-price quote after a free initial consultation, and I stand by it.
What drives a project price up or down?
The biggest levers: number of user roles and permissions, interfaces to existing systems, data migration scope, design individuality and reporting depth. In the first call I separate must-haves from nice-to-haves — the price often drops significantly without losing value.
Are there running costs after the project?
Only if you want them. Hosting runs on your own accounts (typically €5–50 per month). Maintenance is optional — source code and documentation are yours, you are never locked in.