INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR

Single-page tool (~8 hours to build). Used for traffic engagement and lead qualification. Custom for each app's unique pricing model.

Bauhaus Aesthetic

Notice the bold typography, geometric shapes, and functional design—hallmarks of the Bauhaus movement.

HOW MUCH DOES AN APP COST?

Form follows function—A calculator built for the post-AI era. Practical pricing for modern app development.

ALL APPS START WITH

Production-ready foundation

HOURS

PROJECT SETUP

Claude Code + VIBE-CODE + aesthetic

INFRASTRUCTURE

Vercel + domain + SSL

DATABASE

Simple schema (≤5 tables)

PRODUCTION SEO

Pages + Google setup

MVP TESTING

E2E + manual QA

DISCOVERY

Requirements + planning

What's included in Project Setup (4 hrs)?

• Claude Code project initialization

• VIBE-CODE memory files setup (design system, patterns)

• Aesthetic selection from 56+ design styles

• Brand aesthetic discovery session

• Component library foundation

What's included in Production SEO (5 hrs)?

• Dynamic metadata (title, description, OG tags per page)

• Sitemap generation + robots.txt

• About page + Contact page

• Privacy Policy + Terms of Service

• Optimized footer with SEO-friendly links

• Google Search Console setup

E-commerce Package

+25 HRS

Full online store with checkout and payments

What's included?

• Product catalog pages
• Shopping cart (add/remove/persist)
• Checkout flow (shipping, payment, confirmation)
• Stripe payment integration + webhooks
• Order management dashboard
• Email confirmations
• Basic inventory tracking

Examples: Online store, Digital product sales, Merchandise shop

Booking System Package

+30 HRS

Appointment scheduling and calendar management

What's included?

• Calendar interface with availability
• Time slot selection
• Booking confirmation flow
• Email/SMS reminders
• Cancellation/rescheduling
• Admin booking management
• Basic timezone handling

Examples: Service booking, Appointment scheduling, Reservation system

⚠ Timezones and recurring appointments add significant complexity

Subscription Billing Package

+20 HRS

Recurring payments and membership management

What's included?

• Plan selection (monthly/annual)
• Stripe subscription setup
• Upgrade/downgrade flows
• Billing portal
• Cancellation flow
• Webhook handling for subscription events
• Basic usage tracking

Examples: SaaS subscriptions, Membership sites, Premium content access

⚠ Proration, cancellations, and edge cases are complex - budget extra time

Newsletter Package

+8 HRS

Email capture, send, and analytics

What's included?

• Email capture forms
• Mailchimp/ConvertKit integration
• Subscribe/unsubscribe flow
• Double opt-in
• Basic analytics
• Popup/inline form options

Examples: Newsletter signup, Lead capture, Email list building

Landing Page Package

+6 HRS

Single conversion-focused page with VSL/form

What's included?

• Hero section with video/image
• VSL embed (YouTube/Vimeo)
• Conversion form (email/lead capture)
• Social proof section
• Mobile-optimized
• Fast loading

Examples: Product launch, Lead magnet, Course sales page, Webinar registration

Multi-Landing Pages Package

+15 HRS

Multiple landing pages for A/B testing or campaigns

What's included?

• 3-5 unique landing page designs
• Shared component library
• URL routing per campaign
• Analytics per page
• Easy duplication system
• Variant management

Examples: Campaign testing, Regional variants, Product line pages

Blog/Content Package

+10 HRS

Full CMS with posts, categories, and search

What's included?

• Blog post CMS (create/edit/delete)
• Categories and tags
• Author profiles
• Search functionality
• RSS feed
• Related posts
• Social sharing

Examples: Company blog, News site, Content marketing platform

User Dashboard Package

+12 HRS

Personal user area with settings and activity

What's included?

• User profile page
• Account settings
• Activity history
• Preferences management
• Basic notifications
• Password/email change

Examples: Member area, Customer portal, User account

Admin Dashboard Package

+15 HRS

CRUD interface with basic analytics

What's included?

• User management (list, edit, delete)
• Content management
• Basic analytics (user count, activity)
• Search and filters
• Bulk actions
• Export to CSV

Examples: Admin panel, Back office, Content moderation

⚠ Admins always want "just one more thing" - set boundaries early

Super Admin Package

+25 HRS

Multi-tenant management and advanced controls

What's included?

• Multi-tenant architecture
• Tenant switching
• Global settings management
• Cross-tenant reporting
• User impersonation
• System health monitoring
• Feature flags

Examples: SaaS platform admin, Agency dashboard, Multi-location management

⚠ Multi-tenancy adds complexity throughout the app - not just admin

Authentication Package

+5 HRS

Email/password login and signup

What's included?

• Login/signup forms
• Password reset flow
• Email verification
• Session management
• Basic user roles (user/admin)
• Protected routes

Examples: Standard login, Member access, Gated content

Advanced Auth Package

+12 HRS

Custom onboarding and multi-step signup

What's included?

• Multi-step onboarding flow
• Profile completion wizard
• Email verification
• Welcome email sequence
• Onboarding checklist
• Progressive profiling
• Social login (1-2 providers)

Examples: SaaS onboarding, Marketplace signup, Community registration

⚠ Each extra onboarding step adds complexity - keep it minimal for MVP

User-Generated Content Package

+30 HRS

Users can create, edit, and manage their own content

What's included?

• Content creation interface
• Draft/publish workflow
• User content library
• Edit/delete own content
• Basic moderation queue
• Reporting system
• Activity feed

Examples: Social platform, Community forum, Review site, Portfolio platform

⚠ Moderation is critical and time-consuming - plan for this

TIMELINE

1-2 weeks (solo dev with Claude Code)

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