April 11, 2026
How Much Does Custom Software Cost in Vancouver? A Transparent Breakdown
Real ranges by project type, why fixed-price scope is paid, and how to know if a vendor is hand-waving you.
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Honest ranges
- Simple website: CA$8K - $20K
- Custom web application: CA$20K - $80K
- ERP system: CA$40K - $250K+
- AI agent: CA$15K - $60K per agent
- Mobile app: CA$30K - $120K
Why fixed-price scope is paid
Discovery is the most important phase of any project. We charge for it (usually $3K-$8K) so both sides take it seriously. The output is a written, signed scope with a firm price for everything that follows.
How to spot a hand-waver
If a vendor gives you a fixed price after a 30-minute call without doing any discovery work, run. They are either vastly underbidding (and will scope-creep you to compensate) or they have a generic template they will force on you.