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Project Cost Estimator
Get a realistic 2026 ballpark for a website, automation, or custom software project, plus typical monthly maintenance. Pick the type, scope, and add-ons. Prices reflect AI-assisted builds - faster and cheaper than a few years ago. This is a planning estimate, not a quote.
Your project
Estimated range
$2,500 - $6,000
one-time build
Typical timeline
1-2 weeks
Maintenance / mo
$60-$200
Maintenance is an optional care plan for my work - monitoring, updates, small fixes, and support. Third-party running costs (hosting, domain, database, payment processor, and any external service) are paid by you directly to those providers and are not included. Planning estimate only.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this estimate?
It is a planning ballpark based on typical freelance project ranges. The real number depends on exact scope, design depth, and integrations. Book a call for a precise quote.
Why a range and not one price?
Scope is the biggest cost driver. The same "website" can be a one-pager or a full web app. The range reflects honest low-to-high for the options you picked.
Are there ongoing costs?
Yes, two separate kinds. First, an optional monthly care plan for my work - monitoring, updates, small fixes, and support - shown in the maintenance card. Second, third-party running costs like hosting, domain, database, and payment-processor fees, which you pay directly to those providers. I do not mark those up or include them in my fee; they stay in your name and under your control.
Why is this cheaper than older estimates?
AI-assisted development removes a lot of the repetitive work, so an experienced engineer ships the same scope faster. The savings get passed on - builds that took months a few years ago now take days to weeks.