How Much To Build An App?

How Much To Build An App?

Indie Hackers

Find out how much it costs to build an app in 2019!

Most software development projects either fail (> 88%) or run way over budget (> 95%). I collected data from *successful* software development projects and created a calculator to budget apps at a realistic cost!

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: created · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
70%70% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
61%61% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: apps, way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
46%46% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: apps · Missing: mac, agents, macos
32%32% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
21%21% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
17%17% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
7%7% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Incorrect prediction on native model

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