Custom software in Barcelona: real pricing, delivery phases, and expected ROI

Pricing ranges by scope

• Operational MVP (4-8 weeks): from €6,000 to €18,000 depending on integrations.
• Operations platform (8-16 weeks): from €18,000 to €45,000.
• Multi-area system with real-time data: €45,000+ delivered in phased roadmap.

Typical delivery timelines

• Technical and functional discovery: 1-2 weeks.
• UX design + architecture: 1-3 weeks.
• Sprint-based development with continuous validation: 4-12 weeks.
• Hardening, QA, and production release: 1-2 weeks.

How to estimate ROI before development

• Measure current manual hours per critical process.
• Quantify operational errors and monthly rework cost.
• Project 12-month savings + additional team capacity.
• Prioritize initiatives with payback under 9 months.

Vendor selection checklist

• Does the provider include scalable architecture—not only visual development?
• Are there business KPIs, not only technical outputs?
• Are risks, dependencies, and mitigation clearly defined?
• Is there a phased proposal with verifiable deliverables?

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