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Quick Answer
Updated November 13, 2026
SoftwareCrafting pricing starts at ₹20,000 for fixed-scope software projects, ₹15,000 per month for dedicated engineers, and ₹135 per hour for technical consulting. The right model depends on scope clarity, timeline, product risk, and whether you need a defined build, ongoing product delivery, or senior technical leadership.
Fixed projects
From ₹20,000
Dedicated engineers
From ₹15,000/month
Quote path
Written proposal after project brief review
Best for
Not best for
Not every project is the same. Pick the model that fits your stage and talk to us - we'll suggest the right structure.
From ₹20,000
You have a clear product or feature in mind. We scope it, agree on a price, and deliver - no scope creep, no hidden costs.
Best For
MVPs, product features, redesigns, integrations
From ₹15,000/month
You need ongoing engineering capacity - product improvements, new features, or a fractional CTO. We embed with your team.
Best For
Scaling products, long-term partnerships, startups
From ₹135/hour
Architecture reviews, tech-debt audits, hiring help, or a second opinion before a big engineering decision.
Best For
CTOs, technical founders, pre-seed / seed startups
Pricing Models Compared
The right model depends on how clear your scope is and who should carry the risk of change. For a deeper comparison, read fixed price vs dedicated developers and dedicated team vs project outsourcing.
| Criterion | Fixed-scope project | Dedicated team | Technical consulting | Maintenance retainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From ₹20,000 | From ₹15,000/month | From ₹135/hour | From ₹10,000/month |
| Best for | A defined build: website, MVP, mobile app, feature or integration | A product with a changing roadmap that needs ongoing engineering capacity | Architecture reviews, tech-debt audits, hiring help or a second opinion | Keeping a live product updated, secure and working after launch |
| How billing works | One agreed price for a written scope, broken into milestones | A monthly fee per engineer seat, full time | Hourly, or a short-term engagement | A monthly fee for agreed upkeep of an existing system |
| Scope clarity needed | High: features, designs, integrations and acceptance criteria agreed up front | Low: priorities can change every month | Low: a question or a system to review is enough | Medium: the system to maintain must already exist |
| Who carries scope risk | SoftwareCrafting delivers the signed scope at the agreed price. You carry the cost of anything you add. | You set the priorities, so you own the scope. We own engineer quality and continuity. | You own the decisions. You pay for the time used. | We keep the agreed system working. New features are outside the retainer. |
| Change handling | Anything outside signed scope is quoted in writing before work starts | Scope is reviewed with you monthly. Pause or scale with 2 weeks notice. | Add or stop sessions as needed | New features are quoted separately as a project |
Pages, content and design can be agreed before work starts, so a fixed price removes budget risk. There is no ongoing roadmap that would justify a monthly seat.
Website development cost in IndiaVersion one ships on a written feature list in about 6 to 10 weeks. Once real users drive the roadmap, a dedicated engineer from ₹15,000/month replaces repeated change quotes.
Cost to build an MVPOne React Native or Flutter codebase is priced against a defined screen and feature list. After release, a mobile retainer of ₹10,000 to ₹17,000/month covers OS updates, store policy changes and bug fixes.
Mobile app development costYour team already owns the roadmap and only needs capacity. The engineer works inside your team with direct Slack access, and you can pause or scale with 2 weeks notice.
Hire dedicated developers in IndiaFixed-scope projects at SoftwareCrafting start at ₹20,000 for small web apps, mobile apps start at ₹50,000, and maintenance retainers start at ₹10,000 per month. The actual quote depends on scope, integrations, and timeline.
Dedicated engineers start at ₹15,000 per month full-time for mid-level and ₹24,000 for senior (5+ years). Pods of two to four engineers usually quote lower per-engineer rates.
Yes. Many clients start with a discovery sprint or proof of concept, then move into a fixed project or dedicated team once the scope is clear.
No. The proposal lists every line item: engineering, infrastructure, third-party SaaS, and post-launch support. Anything outside signed scope is quoted before work starts.
You do. All source code, repos, infrastructure config, and documentation are transferred to you on delivery or at any agreed handoff point.
We'll spend 30 minutes understanding your project and recommend the right engagement - no commitment, no sales pressure.
