Pricing for Mallow services
How much does it cost to develop and maintain your web and mobile applications?
At Mallow, we think price transparency is critical when deciding on your ideal development partner. That’s why we’re here to answer your cost questions.
What factors impact the cost of web and mobile application projects?
Team Structure
Creating an application involves utilising various skillsets, each requiring specific resources from product's conceptualisation to its market release. The cost of individual resources within each technology varies based on skill sets, technological complexity, and industry benchmarks. Consequently, determining the required resources for your team becomes essential.
Level of Expertise
Neither every team needs all senior members for high-quality, timely delivery, nor does it require only juniors for cost-effective application development. Different experience levels contribute uniquely, starting with juniors handling basic flows to technical leads overseeing architecture and database design. The expertise level influences costs.
Team Size
Once the total hours and skill sets needed for your application are established, these figures remain constant. Deciding when you want your application ready for market helps ascertain the number of individuals with diverse skills necessary for your overall development team. The team's size dictates work speed and, consequently, the associated costs.
Complexity of the Application
A prudent approach is releasing features incrementally, evolving based on market trends and user feedback. This decision influences when simple and challenging aspects are developed. Simple developments necessitate less time and average expertise, while complex ones demand more time or high expertise, Influencing the cost.
How much does building a new application with Mallow cost?
The cost fluctuates depending on your specific feature needs and other factors outlined above. The following is a broad overview. Once you provide us with the details of your requirements, we can offer a precise cost estimate. Consider the following as a general guide for the total project cost.
$20,000 - $40,000
$10,000 - $25,000
$60,000 - $150,000
$30,000 - $50,000
Starts from $200,000
Starts from $65,000
How much does maintaining or growing my application cost with Mallow?
Maintenance
The ongoing process of making updates, fixing bugs, and addressing other issues to ensure that the software continues to meet its intended purpose and remains compatible with evolving environments. Costs between $2,000 to $35,000 per month based on the factors listed above, like the complexity of the application, user base, security and performance requirements.
Continuous Feature Development
If your goal is to provide users with a steady stream of improvements and functionalities over time, ongoing and iterative cycle development work would be what you need. Costs between $2,000 to $35,000 per month based on the complexity of the features, different skillsets required and the time to market, along with the maintenance factors.
How much do other support services cost with Mallow?
Data analytics
Costs range from $2,000 to $4,000 per month, based on factors such as data quality, data sources and integration, analysis techniques, visualization, and reporting requirements.
DevOps
Costs between $3,800 to $5,000 per month, depending on the chosen infrastructure and tools, the need for automation, security requirements, monitoring solutions, and other common factors.
Quality assurance
Costs between $1,300-$2,400 per month, taking into account the types of testing, the complexity of the application, the need for automation, the tools used, and other common factors.
UI/UX design
Costs between $2,000 and $2,800 per month, contingent upon the intricacy required, the type of design, tools used, and the other common factors mentioned earlier.
Frequently asked questions
To launch an application, consider costs related to domain ownership, hosting infrastructure (varies based on application complexity and size), separate environments for testing, communication services (emailing and messaging), third-party tools for monitoring, error tracking, and analytics, as well as fees for App Store and Play Store, and development and project management tools.
The application budget may surpass the initial estimate due to unclear or changed requirements, the addition of extra features, technical challenges faced by developers, or integration issues with third-party services.
You can cut down on your application costs by using resources efficiently and managing requirements more effectively. Here are some practical tips:
- Opt for cloud hosting services instead of on-premise service.
- Select a sensible hosting services model and reserve your services.
- Utilise open-source technologies for building your application.
- Limit the use of third-party services to essential ones.
- Adhere to the development and project management process.
- Plan your initial release with minimum viable features to reduce time to market.
- Consider outsourcing to an agency rather than maintaining an in-house team.
- Clearly define your requirements.
- Ensure prompt communication between stakeholders and the development team.
- Avoid assumptions and transparently clarify any hidden processes.
Post-initial development, recurring charges for infrastructure usage and ongoing service subscriptions are expected. Additional development costs may arise for adding features, monitoring and optimising system performance, ensuring security compliance, and regularly upgrading the application to align with the latest technology versions.
Mallow operates with "Attention to Detail" as a fundamental work value. When working with us, you won't need constant check-ins; instead, you can assign objectives, plan roadmaps, and receive regular progress updates. We manage resource availability and address attrition by providing suitable replacements. You'll have a dedicated point of contact, ensuring easy communication and support throughout the project.