SystemForgeStudio

PRICING // SCOPE FIRST. PRICE SECOND.

One investment. Transparent estimate.
The system is yours.

I spend 30 minutes understanding your problem before I quote anything. You receive a scoping document with a detailed, itemised price estimate — reviewed together and confirmed in writing before any work begins.

No hourly billingNo vendor lock-inSource code handed overPrice in writing before I start

CONTEXT // WHAT DOES THIS ACTUALLY REPLACE?

You're not buying software. You're replacing a much higher cost.

Every operational system I build replaces one of these alternatives — usually one that costs significantly more and delivers significantly less control.

Hire a developer

₹60K – ₹1.2L / month

A mid-level developer costs ₹60,000–₹1,20,000/month in salary alone — before tools, infrastructure, QA, and management overhead. A 4-month build costs ₹2.4L–₹4.8L before the system is live. Then you pay their salary every month after.

Ongoing cost. No fixed scope. No delivery guarantee.

SaaS subscription

₹15K – ₹80K / month

Off-the-shelf SaaS tools cost ₹15,000–₹80,000 per month with no ownership. Over 2 years that is ₹3.6L–₹19.2L spent on software you never own, can't customise, and lose access to the moment you stop paying.

No ownership. No customisation. Costs grow with your team.

Offshore or enterprise agency

$10,000 – $80,000 USD

A comparable system from a UK or US agency typically costs $10,000–$80,000 (₹8L–₹66L) with 3–6 month timelines, no local support, and handover friction. Eastern European nearshore agencies charge $5,000–$30,000 for similar scope.

High cost. Long timelines. No post-launch relationship.

SystemForge Studio

From ₹75,000

One fixed build cost — scoped in writing before I start. You own the source code outright. The optional AMC covers hosting, bugs, and minor updates for less than a part-time employee. No recurring licensing. No vendor dependency.

One-time investment. Permanent ownership. Optional AMC.

For international clients

My Starter tier (~$900–$1,800 USD) costs less than a single day of US or UK agency consulting. My Growth tier (~$1,800–$4,800 USD) is priced 10–20× below what comparable product studios in North America or Western Europe charge for the same scope.

Starter: ~$900–$1,800 USD

Growth: ~$1,800–$4,800 USD

Enterprise: from ~$4,800 USD

Pricing tiers

STARTER · SINGLE WORKFLOW

From ₹75,000

one-time build · price estimated in scoping document

~$900 USD · scope determines final quote

3–5 WEEKS TO DELIVERY
  • Single-module system
  • Up to 4 user roles
  • Mobile-responsive interface
  • Role-based access control
  • Email & SMS notifications

+ ₹8K – ₹15K/mo · hosting, bugs, minor updates

Less than a part-time employee's cost

Get a free scope estimate
MOST CHOSEN

GROWTH · FULL DEPARTMENT COVERAGE

From ₹1,50,000

one-time build · price estimated in scoping document

~$1,800 USD · 10–20× less than Western agencies

4–7 WEEKS TO DELIVERY
  • Multi-module system (2–3 modules)
  • Up to 6 user roles
  • Compliance or audit export
  • Dashboard with analytics
  • Multi-location support
  • Email, SMS & in-app alerts
  • 2 months post-launch support
  • Source code handover

+ ₹15K – ₹35K/mo · hosting, bugs, minor updates

Replaces an IT support retainer at a fraction of the cost

Get a free scope estimate

ENTERPRISE · CUSTOM INTEGRATIONS

Scoped to you

exact price in writing after discovery call

Complex scope · from ~$4,800 USD equivalent

6–10 WEEKS TO DELIVERY
  • Full multi-module system (3+ modules)
  • Unlimited user roles
  • Third-party integrations (ERP, etc.)
  • Custom reporting & white-label
  • Multi-site deployment
  • 3 months post-launch support with SLA

+ ₹25K – ₹50K/mo · hosting, bugs, minor updates

Includes SLA-backed response and on-call support

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Budget constraints? Early-stage startup? Phased delivery? Talk to me before you rule me out. Scope always shapes price — and I'd rather find a workable structure than lose a good project.

MAINTENANCE // YOUR SYSTEM STAYS LIVE, UPDATED, AND SUPPORTED

One monthly fee. Zero infrastructure headaches.

The AMC is optional — but most clients keep it. It replaces the cost of a cloud infrastructure engineer, an IT support retainer, and a part-time developer, rolled into a single predictable monthly payment.

Cloud infrastructure alone

₹15K–₹40K/mo

AWS/GCP self-managed + DevOps time

IT support retainer

₹20K–₹50K/mo

Typical agency IT support SLA

SystemForge AMC

From ₹8,000/mo

All of the above, for your system

What's included

Cloud server hosting and infrastructure management
Daily automated backups with point-in-time recovery
Security patches and dependency updates
Bug fixes within 48-hour SLA
Minor feature additions (< 4 hours each)
Monthly check-in call with the person who built your system
WhatsApp-based direct support — no ticket queue
Regulatory update adaptations (FSSAI, NABH, etc.)

What's not included

Major new modules or features (scoped and quoted separately)
Third-party API integration costs (e.g. SMS gateway charges)
Data migration from legacy systems
Design overhauls or full rebrand changes

No lock-in

Cancel with 30 days' written notice at any time. Your source code is already yours — you can take it to any host or developer. The AMC is a service, not a dependency.

AMC pricing: ₹8K–₹15K/mo (Starter) · ₹15K–₹35K/mo (Growth) · Custom (Enterprise)·Billed monthly. Pause or cancel with 30-day notice.

FAQ // COMMON QUESTIONS

Pricing questions I always get — answered honestly

Scope is always negotiable — and scope shapes price. If my published ranges feel too high for your situation, the right conversation is about what you actually need, not about discounting the full scope. A smaller first phase, a phased rollout, or a narrower problem statement can all bring the investment down significantly. I would rather scope something you can commit to than quote full price and lose a project that could genuinely help you. Tell me your budget on the discovery call and I will be honest about what fits.

The price in the scoping document is the price you pay. I don't add line items mid-project. If the scope expands beyond what's written, I discuss it first and issue a change order — you decide whether to proceed before I start that additional work.

Yes. I work with clients in the UK, UAE, Singapore, the US, and other markets. All pricing is in Indian Rupees, which means international clients typically get 10–20× the value they would from a local agency at the same spend. At current rates, my Starter tier is approximately $900–$1,800 USD and my Growth tier is approximately $1,800–$4,800 USD — compared to $15,000–$60,000 for similar scope from a US or UK product studio. I invoice in INR and accept international bank transfers. Discovery calls are held over Google Meet at a time that works for your timezone.

Any scope change that adds work is handled as a change order — I document it, price it, and you approve it before I begin. Small adjustments within the original scope (wording changes, minor UI tweaks) are covered. Feature additions are not.

No. I deploy on managed cloud infrastructure (typically Vercel + Supabase or equivalent). The AMC covers server costs as part of the monthly fee. If you have a specific hosting requirement, I can discuss alternatives during scoping.

It depends on what the existing software exposes. If it has an API, integration is usually possible and will be scoped and priced separately. ERP systems like Tally or SAP typically require custom integration work. Bring this up in the discovery call and I will be upfront about complexity.

Yes. My standard payment structure is 40% upfront (confirms the project), 40% at mid-delivery milestone, and 20% on launch. This applies to all tiers. For enterprise builds or international clients, I can discuss a schedule that works for your finance process.

For registered NGOs, I offer a 10–15% reduction on the build price. For government organisations, I work through a formal MoU or purchase order process. For early-stage startups with limited runway, I can discuss a phased scope or deferred payment structure. Speak to me in the discovery call — I will find a workable structure rather than turn away a good project on price alone.

You can cancel with 30 days written notice. The system remains yours — the source code is handed over and you are free to host it or maintain it independently. I don't hold your system hostage to the AMC.

The scoping document defines what working as expected means. If the delivered system doesn't match the agreed spec, I fix it — that is covered under the build. The first month of AMC includes a post-launch stabilisation period where all bugs are resolved at no extra charge.

Tell me your problem.
I'll price it in 48 hours.

A 30-minute discovery call is all it takes. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what your system would cost — before any commitment, any deposit, and any contract.

If my price doesn't fit, I'll tell you honestly — and suggest what scope would fit instead.

FREE  ·  30 MINUTES  ·  NO PREPARATION NEEDED  ·  ANY TIMEZONE

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