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Pricing guide · Georgia
How much does custom software cost?
Honest answer: it depends on what your business needs the software to do. Here is how CAB prices custom apps, business systems and AI automation — and what moves the number up or down.
Premium accessibility
Serious custom software without the traditional agency barrier.
Business Builds
$5,000–$20,000+
Workflows, data, integrations, payments and roles.
Custom Platforms
$10,000–$20,000+
Advanced platforms, SaaS and intelligent systems.
Pricing is scope-driven and ranges are not hard maximums. Third-party software, infrastructure, integrations and ongoing service costs may be included in CAB Managed plans when appropriate. Explore CAB Flex to spread an approved project over time.
What drives cost
Six things that set the price.
Number of workflows
Each distinct process the software runs — bookings, intake, billing, scheduling — adds design, build and testing work.
User roles and permissions
Owners, staff and customers each seeing different screens and data adds structure and security work.
Integrations
Connecting payments, calendars, payroll, CRMs or accounting tools depends on what each outside system allows.
AI and automation depth
A single smart assistant costs less than systems where several AI steps hand work to each other with human checkpoints.
Data and reporting
Importing existing records, cleaning them, and building dashboards adds scope beyond the core app.
Ongoing operation
Hosting, monitoring, updates and third-party service fees continue after launch — CAB App Care covers these on managed plans.
Build vs. buy
Compare your real options.
The cheapest option up front is not always the cheapest over time. Weigh the ongoing costs too.
Off-the-shelf software
Works well
Fast to start and inexpensive for standard needs.
Watch for
Per-seat fees grow with your team, and your workflow has to bend to the tool.
Traditional development agency
Works well
Full teams for large, long projects.
Watch for
Longer timelines and change orders when requirements shift mid-project.
Hiring in-house developers
Works well
Dedicated people who learn your business deeply.
Watch for
Salary, benefits, recruiting and management continue whether or not there is a project.
CAB
Works well
Scope is set by a Blueprint before building, so the price reflects what your business actually needs.
Watch for
Best when you want custom software or AI automation, not a generic template.
Spend wisely
Know before you build.
Two ways to own it
CAB Managed or Client Owned.
CAB Managed
CAB stays responsible for the agreed technical environment: hosting, monitoring, updates, maintenance, support and infrastructure coordination.
Client Owned
Your team takes over the system and its accounts, with ownership transferring once the project is fully paid, as set out in your agreement.
Comparing providers? See Columbus app development companies explore AI automation in Georgia, or see what CAB could build for your type of business in the Business Solutions Directory (CBSD).