09/28/2026
Unpopular opinion: the lowest quote you get for custom software isn't automatically the best deal.
Two vendors quoting the same project can both be honest — the gap usually comes from unstated assumptions, not one of them overcharging. But sometimes a low number hides something:
→ Less senior engineers (more mistakes, more rework, slower decisions) → Maintenance billed separately later instead of built into the number now → A smaller scope than what you actually asked for
Before comparing on price alone, ask what's excluded. A $15,000 quote and a $150,000 quote can both be the right price — for genuinely different scopes.
Unpopular opinion: the lowest quote you get for custom software isn't automatically the best deal. Two vendors quoting the same project can both be honest — the gap usually comes from unstated assumptions, not one of them overcharging. But sometimes a low number hides something: → Less senior en...