Starter Application
Starting at $3,500
A Starter Application is the smallest practical version of a custom application that solves one clear business problem.
This is often referred to as a Minimum Viable Product — meaning the simplest version of an application that delivers real value and can be used in a real business environment. You will also see it written as MVP, which is just the abbreviation of the same term.
Who it is designed for
A Starter Application suits businesses that want to:
- Launch an idea quickly
- Replace a spreadsheet or manual process
- Test a new workflow
- Build one focused internal tool
- Create a simple portal or dashboard
- Start with essential features and expand later
Typical scope
A Starter Application usually includes:
- One primary business workflow
- One to three core features
- Basic user authentication
- A simple database
- A basic dashboard
- Mobile-responsive design
- A basic administrative area
- Limited user roles
- Limited integrations
- Standard cloud deployment
Example projects
Real applications that fit comfortably in this range:
- Maintenance checklist application
- Simple inventory tracker
- Contractor service-request portal
- Basic appointment scheduler
- Quote request system
- Internal task tracker
- Simple customer dashboard
What the starting price usually does not include
These are the things that move a project beyond a Starter Application. If your idea needs them, it is likely a Business Application instead — and it is better to know that up front than halfway through.
- Several unrelated business workflows
- Advanced analytics
- Numerous user roles
- Complex third-party integrations
- Large-scale automation
- Native iOS or Android applications
- Enterprise security requirements
- Multi-company or multi-location architecture
Best for
Launching a focused solution quickly, without paying for features the business does not yet need.
Need more than one workflow?
If the software needs to connect several processes, support multiple roles, or run daily operations, look at the Business Application level instead.
Start with Discovery & Planning, and the $499 comes off your build.
The full Discovery & Planning fee is credited toward any custom application project we build, including a Starter Application beginning at $3,500.
Final ownership, support, hosting, source-code delivery, third-party licensing, and maintenance terms are defined in the signed customer agreement. The information on this page is a general description of our services and is not a development agreement, maintenance agreement, hosting agreement, statement of work, or software license.