Typical price ranges, 2026
End-to-end AUD, for a vetted Australian developer or small studio. Scope moves the number more than anything else, so treat these as starting bands, not fixed quotes.
| What you're building | MVP / small | Production / typical | Flagship / complex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business website (5–15 pages) | $2k–$6k | $6k–$18k | $20k+ |
| E-commerce store | $5k–$12k | $12k–$40k | $60k+ |
| Mobile app (one platform) | $9k–$18k | $24k–$45k | $60k–$120k+ |
| Custom software / internal tool | $15k–$30k | $30k–$90k | $120k+ |
| SaaS product | $20k–$45k | $45k–$120k | $150k+ |
| AI feature / agent | $8k–$20k | $20k–$60k | $80k+ |
Ranges as of 2026. See the guides below for detailed breakdowns and the hidden costs founders miss.
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How much does software development cost in Australia?
For a vetted Australian developer or small studio, most projects land in these bands (end-to-end, 2026 AUD): a business website $6k–$18k, an e-commerce store $12k–$40k, a mobile app on one platform $24k–$45k, custom software $30k–$90k, and a SaaS product $45k–$120k. Scope is the biggest lever on price, more than the tech stack or team location.
Why are the ranges so wide?
Because scope varies enormously. Every feature you add (auth, payments, offline sync, integrations, admin tools) adds one to three weeks of work. The fastest way to a lower quote is a tighter, written scope of exactly what the first version must do.
Is it cheaper to hire offshore?
Offshore agencies typically quote 30–50% lower, but the saving is often eaten by rework, communication overhead and a codebase nobody local can maintain. FindDevs quotes are from vetted Australian developers, so you compare like-for-like on quality.
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