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Cost to build an Uber-like app

Published: June 18, 2024

When developing an app like Uber, there is not only a single way called “custom development.” There is also an alternative way called a readymade solution.

Difference between custom development and readymade solution

Custom development

It is the process of building an app from scratch. So it means planning, coding, and developing the app from ZERO.

Readymade solution

It is an off-shelf solution that can be used to launch an application swiftly.

For instance, if you don't understand how it works, the client purchases the app solution, and with some process left, they can launch their app quickly into the market(App Store & Play Store).

You may ask, “Why so bothering the custom and readymade solutions”.

You asked for the cost, and to give you the exact picture, we need to present both the ways and costs.

If you want the straight answer to this question:

Here it is.

Custom development would cost around $60,000-$2,00,000.

And readymade solution(Uber clone) would come to around $3,000-$10,000.

The pricing here isn't accurate and they differ based on your requirements and from the business you purchase the product or service.

Let's move the curtain and see it clearly.

What's waiting?

In the following section, we'll see the factors that bring distinctive differences that each has.

Let's start with the custom development

1. Tailored features

Custom development offers you the flexibility. In this sense, you can add features specific to your business model.

Moreover, you decide what feature will come and what not.

2. Development time

Developing an app doesn't happen in a month—mainly the way of custom development.

It does have many processes like coding, testing, and refinement.

The longer the development, the higher the associated costs, including those for skilled developers and project managers.

3. Skilled workforce

Employing a team of seasoned developers and designers is crucial for a bespoke app.

These professionals, while enhancing your app's quality, contribute significantly to your overall expenditure.

4. Maintenance and updates

Custom apps require ongoing maintenance and updates.

Ensuring that the app adapts to the evolving technologies and fixing bugs adds further costs of maintaining a custom-built solution.

5. Scalability

While scalability gives an edge, it can also be a financial burden. As your app grows, the infrastructure must be adapted to handle rising user loads, incurring additional expenses.

What about the readymade solution?

1. Initial cost saving

Readymade solutions, or Uber clone scripts, are cost-effective when you purchase them.

These pre-built frameworks significantly reduce upfront expenses, making them a fair option for startups with limited budgets.

2. Time efficiency

If time is of the essence, readymade solutions shine.

You can launch your app quickly since much of the groundwork has already been done before.

So you won't wait for a year to launch your Uber-like app.

3. Comes with a pre-build features

But not everyone would go this way.

You can launch your app quickly since much of the groundwork has already been done before.

Somehow, some would feel like adding new features & functionalities—and this cost.

4. Dependencies on providers

Opting for a readymade solution means placing a certain level of dependency on the script provider.

Updates and support rely on the provider's commitment and may incur additional costs.

Somehow, you should assess the pricing(where they expose all of their pricing & what they offer) and see whether they mention support and updates at the purchasing cost.

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