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According to Edvido's analysis of 1,060 software development companies listed on Edvido (October 2026), the median minimum project size is $10,000. 14.8% of firms that publish a minimum accept projects from $1,000, while 60% start at $10,000 or more.
This guide uses Edvido's own listing data, not survey estimates. Every number below comes from the downloadable dataset and is explained in the methodology section.
Key findings
- 785 of 1,060 firms (74.1%) publish a minimum project size.
- 28.2% require $25,000 or more to start a project.
- 21.7% are small teams of 2-9 people.
- Highest share of $10,000+ minimums: Poland (75%, n=20). Highest share of $1,000 minimums: Australia (26.1%, n=46).
- Minimums rise with team size: 41.8% of 2-9-person teams start at $10,000+, against 88% of 1,000-9,999-person teams.
How much do software development companies charge? Minimum project sizes
Share of the 785 software development companies that publish a minimum project size, by band.
| Minimum project size | Share of firms |
|---|---|
| $1,000 or less | 14.8% |
| $5,000 – $9,999 | 25.2% |
| $10,000 – $24,999 | 31.8% |
| $25,000 – $49,999 | 15.8% |
| $50,000 or more | 12.4% |
Software Development pricing by country
Countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum. Percentages are shares of firms with a published minimum; “Start at $1k” = minimum of $1,000; “Small teams” = share of listed firms with 2-9 people.
| Country | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum | $25k+ minimum | Small teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 203 | 135 | $10,000 | 12.6% | 73.3% | 37% | 27.4% |
| United States | 164 | 132 | $10,000 | 9.1% | 71.2% | 39.4% | 19% |
| Australia | 66 | 46 | $5,000 | 26.1% | 43.5% | 15.2% | 34.4% |
| Canada | 65 | 39 | $5,000 | 25.6% | 48.7% | 28.2% | 20% |
| Germany | 48 | 31 | $10,000 | 9.7% | 54.8% | 29% | 18.8% |
| India | 37 | 35 | $10,000 | 11.4% | 65.7% | 20% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 27 | 20 | $5,000 | 10% | 45% | 25% | 9.1% |
| Poland | 21 | 20 | $17,500 | 10% | 75% | 50% | 4.8% |
Pricing by region
| Region | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 229 | 171 | $10,000 | 12.9% | 66.1% |
| UK & Ireland | 203 | 135 | $10,000 | 12.6% | 73.3% |
| Western Europe & Nordics | 172 | 124 | $10,000 | 11.3% | 52.4% |
| Middle East & Africa | 131 | 96 | $5,000 | 29.2% | 39.6% |
| South & Southeast Asia | 106 | 94 | $10,000 | 11.7% | 62.8% |
| Australia & New Zealand | 79 | 58 | $5,000 | 27.6% | 43.1% |
| Central & Eastern Europe | 73 | 69 | $10,000 | 2.9% | 75.4% |
| East Asia | 53 | 25 | $5,000 | 24% | 48% |
Does team size change the price?
Larger teams usually set higher minimums: they carry more overhead and target bigger budgets.
| Team size | Firms with a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 people | 158 | $5,000 | 22.2% | 41.8% |
| 10-49 people | 334 | $10,000 | 16.8% | 59.3% |
| 50-249 people | 199 | $10,000 | 9% | 68.3% |
| 250-999 people | 59 | $10,000 | 5.1% | 74.6% |
| 1,000-9,999 people | 25 | $25,000 | 4% | 88% |
Software Development pricing by city
City pages with at least 10 firms publishing a minimum, highest median first. Each city is a small sample: use it as a direction, not a quote.
| City | Country | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | United States | 13 | $25,000 | 0% | 100% |
| Katowice | Poland | 11 | $25,000 | 9.1% | 72.7% |
| San Francisco | United States | 13 | $25,000 | 15.4% | 69.2% |
| Zagreb | Croatia | 13 | $10,000 | 0% | 92.3% |
| Brighton | United Kingdom | 12 | $10,000 | 0% | 83.3% |
| Zürich | Switzerland | 11 | $10,000 | 0% | 81.8% |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 14 | $10,000 | 0% | 78.6% |
| Nashville | United States | 11 | $10,000 | 9.1% | 72.7% |
| Seattle | United States | 11 | $10,000 | 18.2% | 72.7% |
| New Delhi | India | 14 | $10,000 | 7.1% | 71.4% |
| Liverpool | United Kingdom | 10 | $10,000 | 30% | 70% |
| Bangkok | Thailand | 13 | $10,000 | 0% | 69.2% |
| Boston | United States | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| Philadelphia | United States | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| Tel Aviv | Israel | 12 | $10,000 | 25% | 66.7% |
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What drives the cost of custom software development
The minimum project size tells you where an agency starts. The final quote depends on scope:
- Requirements clarity: a defined scope can be quoted fixed-price; open scope is billed by time.
- Architecture and integrations: legacy systems, ERP/CRM and third-party APIs add risk and hours.
- Security and compliance requirements.
- Team location and seniority: rates differ widely by country, as the table above shows.
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Methodology and data
- Firms listed on 92 Edvido city pages for software development companies, collected from the public listing API on 2026-10-21.
- One record per firm within the category (by website, else name); a firm listed in several cities is counted once.
- Minimum project size as published in the firm's public B2B directory profile (such as Clutch and Sortlist), in USD (e.g. "$5,000+"). Firms without a published minimum are excluded from price statistics.
- Country of the Edvido city page the firm is listed on.
- Countries, regions and team-size groups with fewer than 20 firms publishing a minimum are not shown; city rows need at least 10 and are small samples.
- Median of the published minimum project sizes (band lower bounds).
Download: Software Development Pricing Data 2026 — minimum project sizes of 1,060 software development companies (JSON). Snapshot date: 2026-10-21. Licence: CC BY 4.0 — cite as: Edvido, Software Development Pricing Data 2026 (https://www.edvido.com/software-companies/pricing).
Frequently asked questions
How much do software development companies charge in 2026?
Across 785 software development companies on Edvido that publish a minimum project size, the median minimum is $10,000. 14.8% start at $1,000 and 60% at $10,000 or more.
Which country has the most affordable software development companies?
Among countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum, Australia has the highest share of firms starting at $1,000 (26.1%). Price alone does not show quality: compare portfolios and scope.
Do bigger software development companies cost more?
Yes, on average. 41.8% of 2-9-person teams set a minimum of $10,000 or more, compared with 88% of 1,000-9,999-person teams.
What affects the price of custom software development?
Requirements clarity: a defined scope can be quoted fixed-price; open scope is billed by time. Architecture and integrations: legacy systems, ERP/CRM and third-party APIs add risk and hours. Security and compliance requirements.
Where does this data come from?
From Edvido's global listing pages for software development companies (October 2026). Minimum project sizes are the values firms publish in their public B2B directory profiles (such as Clutch and Sortlist). The full dataset can be downloaded as JSON from this page.
How can I get quotes from several agencies?
Send your brief on Edvido, get matched right away, completely free. You are introduced to 4-5 agencies and compare their proposals on the same scope.
