Custom Business System Cost: $299 to $3,499 Tiers Explained (2026)
"How much does a custom business system cost?" is a fair question that usually gets a wall of "it depends" answers. Here's what we actually deliver at four clear price tiers — $299, $999, $1,999, and $3,499 — so you can decide which tier matches your problem.
The four tiers
| Tier | Scope | Typical features | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
Our $1,999 tier The sweet spot for most SMBs. Multi-module system with admin, database, auth, and 1-2 integrations. Covers 80% of real business needs. | Multi-module | Admin, DB, auth, 2 integrations | 4–6 weeks |
Starter ($299) Single-feature tool or landing page. Great for testing an idea or replacing a spreadsheet. | 1 feature | Form + DB + email | 1–2 weeks |
Professional ($999) Small CRM, professional website, or foundation web app. Real but focused. | Focused module | CRM/website/web app + admin | 2–4 weeks |
Advanced ($3,499+) Full custom platform. Inventory, roles, complex integrations, mobile-ready. | Full platform | Multi-role, 5+ integrations | 8–14 weeks |
What's actually at each tier
$299 — Starter tool or landing page
- One clear function: lead form, waitlist, simple inventory log, basic dashboard, or a conversion-focused landing page.
- Supabase or Firebase backend.
- Next.js or Astro frontend.
- Email notification on submission.
- No user roles beyond admin.
- 1 week of post-launch fixes.
Examples we've built: a restaurant waitlist, a clinic intake form, a real estate lead tracker, a campaign landing page.
$999 — Professional tool
- One module done properly: small CRM, foundation web app, professional 15-page website.
- Admin dashboard with CRUD.
- User authentication.
- 1 payment or messaging integration.
- 30 days of post-launch fixes.
Examples: a bilingual QR menu with ordering, a single-clinic booking system, a services CRM for a small agency.
$1,999 — Essential business system
- Multi-module: e.g., bookings + customers + payments + admin.
- Proper authentication with 2–3 user roles.
- 2 integrations (e.g., Stripe/Moyasar, WhatsApp, Google Calendar).
- Analytics dashboard.
- Mobile-responsive fully.
- 30 days of post-launch fixes + optional care plan.
Examples: a multi-location clinic booking, a real estate broker site with CRM, a tutoring platform MVP.
$3,499+ — Advanced platform
- Full custom: inventory, users, roles, reporting, multi-tenant if needed.
- 5+ integrations.
- Admin portal + staff portal + customer portal.
- Mobile app scaffolded (React Native or Flutter).
- 60 days of post-launch fixes + care plan included.
Examples: a full clinic management platform, a marketplace with tutors/students/admin, a multi-branch restaurant ordering system.
What's NOT included at any tier
- Product photography/content creation
- Paid advertising spend
- Long-term hosting (separate ~$25–70/month)
- Ongoing support beyond the post-launch window (optional care plan from $79/month)
- Mobile apps at Starter/Professional tiers (mobile web only)
Common questions about custom system pricing
For a single-feature tool or landing page, yes. For anything with 3+ user types or multi-module workflows, start at $999+.
Honest summary
Most SMB problems fit the $999 or $1,999 tier. The $299 tier is a first step for testing. The $3,499+ tier is for businesses that genuinely need multi-role platforms. Don't pay for more than you need, but don't underscope and pay twice.
