Pricing
Transparent pricing across our bespoke engagements and managed services. Understand what's quoted, what's fixed, and how to work with us.
How OLXR Pricing Works
OLXR offers two kinds of work, priced differently.
Bespoke software is the core of what we do - web applications, custom systems, integrations, consultations. This work doesn't have a fixed price list. The cost depends on scope, complexity, integrations, timeline, and the level of ongoing involvement after launch. What we offer is transparency about what drives cost, honest guidance on what different budgets can realistically achieve, and a clear quote once we understand your requirements.
We never quote without understanding what we're quoting for. A number given before a proper discovery conversation isn't a quote - it's a guess that will either mislead you or commit us to something we haven't properly assessed.
For bespoke work, there are three engagement models: hire our team on a day rate, commission a fixed-price project, or partner with us on equity or revenue share for the right early-stage products. The right choice depends on what you need, how clearly it can be defined upfront, and the kind of relationship you're looking for.
Managed services are the exception - productized, with fixed monthly pricing and published tiers. If you want a managed website and online presence for your firm, you can see exactly what it costs before talking to us. That's OLXR Presence.
Engagement Models
Choose the structure that matches what you need - day rate, fixed-price project, long-term partnership, or our managed website service.
Hire Us
Day rate engagement for ongoing development, team augmentation, or work where the scope evolves as you go. You pay for the time you use, with full transparency on what is being worked on and what it costs.
Bespoke Projects
Fixed-scope, fixed-price delivery for projects with clearly defined requirements. We scope the work thoroughly, provide a detailed estimate broken down by phase and feature, and deliver against that estimate with defined milestones.
Partnerships
For the right early-stage products, we reduce our development costs in exchange for equity or revenue share - becoming a genuine technical partner rather than a contractor.
OLXR Presence
Our managed website service for small professional firms - bespoke site on our stack, AWS hosting, monthly reporting, and a senior engineer accountable. Three tiers with fixed monthly pricing, from £399/month.
What Affects the Cost of Bespoke Software
Understanding what drives cost helps you have a more productive conversation about your project.
Scope and Feature Complexity
The number of features, the complexity of the business logic behind them, and the number of user types and workflows the system needs to support are the primary drivers of cost. A simple internal tool with one user type and a handful of screens costs significantly less than a multi-tenant SaaS platform with billing, onboarding, and a complex permission model.
Integrations
Every third-party system your application needs to connect to adds development time. Some integrations are straightforward - a well-documented API with good support. Others are complex - legacy systems, poorly documented APIs, or integrations that require significant data transformation. The number and complexity of integrations is often underestimated as a cost driver.
Data and Database Complexity
Systems that handle complex data relationships, large volumes, or demanding reporting requirements need more careful database design and more sophisticated query optimisation. A system that needs to produce real-time analytics across millions of records costs more to build correctly than one that stores and retrieves simple records.
Timeline and Urgency
Compressed timelines increase cost because they require more focused, intensive work and leave less room for the iterative refinement that produces better software. A project that can be delivered over six months at a measured pace costs less than the same scope delivered in eight weeks.
Post-Launch Requirements
The level of ongoing support, maintenance, and feature development required after launch affects the overall cost of the engagement. Systems that need to evolve significantly after launch benefit from architecture decisions that make future development cheaper - which sometimes requires more investment upfront.
How to Get a Quote
A simple, three-step process - free, no commitment, and grounded in what you actually need.
Tell Us About It
Get in touch with a description of what you are trying to build or solve. No lengthy brief required - most good projects start with a problem rather than a specification.
Free Conversation
We have an initial conversation to understand your requirements, your timeline, and your budget. No commitment, no pressure - just an honest assessment of fit.
Scope & Estimate
If there is a clear fit, we follow up with a detailed scope and estimate. If there is not, we tell you that honestly and point you in a better direction.
Free, no commitment. We'll respond within one working day.
Ready to discuss your project?
Tell us what you're trying to build, solve, or improve. We'll give you an honest view of what it would take.
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