How much would you charge to build a custom resource management system?
Hey developers,
I've recently been approached by a potential client looking for a custom resource management system.
I'm a software developer based in Kenya, and while I'm comfortable with the technical side of building applications, I'm still figuring out how to properly price client projects.
I haven't had a detailed requirements meeting yet, so I'm not sure whether they're looking at asset management, inventory, employee management, resource allocation, or a combination of these.
I'd love to hear from developers who've worked on similar systems.
- What did you build, and how complex was it?
- How much did you charge (or what would you charge)?
- Do you prefer fixed-price contracts or hourly billing?
- How do you estimate development time and account for changes in requirements?
- Do you charge separately for hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support?
I'm particularly interested in experiences from developers in Africa, but perspectives from anywhere are welcome.
Just trying to get a realistic understanding of the business side before I sit down with the client.