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Software development / rate card / 2026
Software for real work. Websites, applications, business systems, integrations and infrastructure. These figures give you a practical starting point before we scope the actual work.
PROJECTS START FROM KES 25K+ Small websites start here. Custom systems are priced around their workflows, integrations and complexity.
Before the numbers We don't price software by the number of screens. The work is in the logic, data, integrations, security and reliability behind them.
. Before the numbers . We don't price software by the number of screens. The work is in the logic, data, integrations, security and reliability behind them.
Before the numbers We don't price software by the number of screens. The work is in the logic, data, integrations, security and reliability behind them.
. Before the numbers . We don't price software by the number of screens. The work is in the logic, data, integrations, security and reliability behind them.
What we build. 01 ↗ Websites Corporate sites, landing pages, portfolios and service businesses.
FROM KES 25K 02 ↗ Mobile applications Cross-platform products with authentication, APIs and real workflows.
FROM KES 50K 03 ↗ E-commerce Products, inventory, checkout, payments, orders and administration.
FROM KES 100K 04 ↗ Business systems CRM, dashboards, internal tools, automation and management systems.
FROM KES 120K 05 ↗ E-learning Courses, students, instructors, content, assessments and administration.
FROM KES 120K 06 ↗ Networking & infrastructure Network applications, automation, VPNs, deployment and infrastructure.
FROM KES 80K
How we size a build. 01 / ESSENTIAL Essential KES 25K–100K+
Focused scope Limited pages or screens Simple database / CMS Few integrations Typical: 1–4 weeks 02 / PROFESSIONAL Professional KES 100K–300K+
Multiple modules Authentication and roles Backend + database External integrations Typical: 1–3 months 03 / ADVANCED Enterprise / Advanced KES 300K–800K+
Complex architecture Advanced permissions Payments / APIs / queues Infrastructure planning Typical: 2–6+ months
Specialist rates. Backend / API development Node.js, Express, REST APIs, integrations
KES 2,500–4,500 / HR Frontend development React, Next.js, responsive interfaces
KES 2,200–4,000 / HR Mobile development React Native / cross-platform
KES 2,500–4,500 / HR SQL / database engineering MySQL, MariaDB, optimization and migrations
KES 2,500–4,500 / HR UI / UX design Flows, wireframes and interface systems
KES 1,800–3,500 / HR DevOps / deployment Linux, Nginx, Docker, CI/CD and servers
KES 2,500–5,000 / HR Networking & infrastructure Routing, VPN, MikroTik and automation
KES 2,500–5,000 / HR Technical consulting Architecture, audits and troubleshooting
KES 3,000–6,000 / HR A practical rule
Not every job needs a project quote. Small fixes, server work, database tuning and consultations can be handled hourly when the task is clearly defined.
/ minimum engagement may apply
Useful extras. 01 UI / UX Design Flows, wireframes and interface design.
KES 15K+ 02 M-Pesa Integration STK Push, callbacks and transactions.
KES 15K–50K+ 03 Payment Gateway Third-party payment integrations.
KES 20K–60K+ 04 Database Engineering Schema, migration and optimization.
KES 15K–60K+ 05 Deployment Linux, SSL, Nginx, PM2 / Docker.
KES 15K–50K+ 06 SEO Foundation Technical SEO and indexing setup.
KES 15K–40K+ 07 Maintenance Updates, fixes and monitoring.
KES 15K–50K / MO 08 Priority Support Reserved development capacity.
CUSTOM RETAINER
From idea to production. 01
Understand Requirements, users, workflows, constraints and desired outcome.
02
Scope Features, milestones, timeline, technology and proposal.
03
Build Design, engineering, integrations and testing.
04
Launch Deployment, production checks, handover and documentation.
05
Maintain Optional support, fixes, monitoring and future development.
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