# Software Project Brief Template

Use this before asking for a software development quote. A clear brief helps the team estimate scope, risk, timeline, and pricing faster.

## 1. Company And Contact

- Company:
- Website:
- Contact name:
- Email:
- Phone or WhatsApp:
- Time zone:

## 2. Project Type

Choose one:

- New MVP
- Web app
- Mobile app
- SaaS platform
- Internal tool
- AI integration
- Backend/API
- Payment integration
- Product rescue/rebuild
- Maintenance/support
- Other:

## 3. What Are You Trying To Achieve?

Write the business goal in plain language.

Example: "We want doctors to manage patient appointments and prescriptions from one dashboard."

Goal:

## 4. Target Users

Who will use the product?

- Customer/user type 1:
- Customer/user type 2:
- Admin/internal user:
- Other:

## 5. Must-Have Workflows

List the workflows version one must support.

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## 6. Nice-To-Have Features

These can wait if budget or timeline is tight.

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## 7. Existing Assets

Do you already have any of these?

- Designs:
- Existing codebase:
- API documentation:
- Database:
- Brand assets:
- Domain/hosting:
- App Store / Play Store account:
- Analytics:

## 8. Integrations

List required tools and APIs.

- Payments:
- Authentication:
- CRM/ERP:
- Email/SMS/WhatsApp:
- Maps/location:
- AI/model APIs:
- File storage:
- Other:

## 9. Budget Range

Choose the closest range:

- Under USD 5,000
- USD 5,000-15,000
- USD 15,000-35,000
- USD 35,000-80,000
- USD 80,000+
- Not sure yet

## 10. Timeline

- Ideal launch date:
- Is the date flexible?
- What happens if the launch is late?

## 11. Decision Process

- Who approves scope?
- Who approves budget?
- Who gives product feedback weekly?
- Are there legal/NDA requirements?

## 12. Success Criteria

How will we know version one worked?

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## 13. Risks Or Concerns

What are you worried about?

- Budget:
- Timeline:
- Existing code:
- Security/compliance:
- App store approval:
- Technical uncertainty:
- Other:

## 14. Notes

Add links, references, competitors, screenshots, or anything else useful.