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Knowledge

Guides for software projects: what they cost, what drives the price, which funding and financing are available and what to expect after go-live – clearly explained for executives and business teams.

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Updated October 20, 20269 min read

Funding options for your digital project

Grants, development loans and tax incentives: see which federal, state and EU programmes fit our services – and what you need to keep in mind.

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Updated October 14, 20263 min read

Software in instalments instead of all at once

With leasing, hire purchase or a loan, you finance your custom software in monthly instalments – together with one of our financing partners.

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Updated October 6, 20266 min read

Ongoing software costs: maintenance, hosting and support

Go-live marks the start of the longest phase in the life of any software. Which costs follow, why updates are not optional and how to plan for them.

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Updated September 29, 20266 min read

How much does a web application cost? From internal tool to platform

Internal tools, customer portals and SaaS platforms differ in effort by a wide margin. What you should budget for and what drives the price.

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Updated September 17, 20266 min read

How much does an app cost? App development costs at a glance

From a simple app to an extensive platform: what costs to expect, what drives the price and which expenses are missing from many estimates.

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Updated September 8, 20266 min read

How much does custom software cost? Prices, cost factors and total cost of ownership

Bespoke software comes at a price. How that price is made up, which ranges are realistic and why the bill does not end at go-live.

Sound answers instead of gut feeling

Anyone planning a software project asks the same questions early on: What budget should I expect? What drives the cost? Is there funding, or can the project be paid for in instalments? And what comes after go-live? Our guides answer them with concrete price ranges from our cost model, current funding programmes and verifiable sources. Each guide states the basis its figures rely on.

The project cost calculator gives you an estimate for your specific project within minutes. You'll find perspectives on strategic questions such as off-the-shelf versus custom software in our blog.

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