Software development pricing and plans · United Kingdom Clear plans. Written quotes.
How Krapton prices software development for UK businesses: discovery sprints, fixed-scope projects, dedicated developers, delivery teams, support retainers and modernisation programmes, each quoted in GBP.
UK-registered company. International engineering team.
Priced by what it has to do.
Software is priced by what it has to do, not by a rate card. Every Krapton engagement is quoted in writing, in GBP, for a scope we have understood, and re-quoted in writing if that scope changes. What differs between plans is the shape of the engagement: a fixed outcome, reserved capacity or a longer programme.
A short scoping conversation is free and produces a written quote you can compare with any other.
Six ways to work with Krapton.
Every plan is quoted in writing, in GBP, for a scope we have understood.
Discovery Sprint
Not sure where to start? A short, focused engagement to shape your idea, map the requirements and agree the right way to build it before development begins.
- Ideal for new products, MVPs and AI ideas
- Requirements, user journeys and priorities agreed
- Technical architecture and delivery plan
- Scope, timeline and quote for the build
- A clear recommendation on the right engagement model
Dedicated Developer
Add engineering capacity to your existing team, with a developer who works on your product in your tools and processes.
- Joins your stand-ups, repositories and tools
- AI, full-stack, React, Node.js and mobile skills
- Working-hours overlap agreed up front
- Ideal for long-term projects and product teams
- Scale up or down as your roadmap changes
Project-Based Development
Give Krapton the complete project from discovery through launch, with scope, milestones and deliverables agreed up front.
- Ideal for MVPs, web apps, AI products and business software
- Defined scope, timeline and milestones
- Dedicated project manager
- Regular demos and written progress updates
- Post-launch support available
Dedicated Development Team
A complete team shaped around your roadmap, covering product, UI/UX, frontend, backend, AI, QA and DevOps.
- Team structure built around your roadmap
- Product, design, engineering, QA and DevOps
- Agreed check-ins, demos and written updates
- Add or change capabilities as you grow
- Ideal for SaaS products, startups and scale-ups
Support & Maintenance Retainer
Ongoing support and maintenance for software you already run, with reserved monthly capacity for recurring work.
- Bug fixes, security and dependency updates
- Performance improvements and new features
- Reserved monthly hours, used flexibly
- Ideal for businesses needing consistent support
- Flexible renewal terms
Legacy Modernisation Programme
For established businesses modernising outdated systems or connecting new software to the platforms they already rely on.
- Codebase, architecture and infrastructure review
- Phased migrations and upgrades
- Integration with CRMs, payments and existing systems
- Security and data-protection requirements agreed up front
- Dedicated project manager
Which plan fits which need.
| Feature | Discovery sprint | Project-based | Dedicated developer | Delivery team | Support retainer | Modernisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Shaping an idea | A defined build | Extending your team | A whole roadmap | Software you already run | Legacy systems |
| How it is quoted | Fixed | Fixed for agreed scope | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Phased, fixed per phase |
| Typical length | 1 to 3 weeks | Weeks to months | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ongoing | Months |
| Project management | Included | Dedicated PM | Your process | Dedicated PM | Shared | Dedicated PM |
| Demos and written updates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Monthly report | Yes |
| Scale up or down | n/a | By change request | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Per phase |
No rate card. No surprises.
Scope first
A written brief with the users, workflows, integrations and constraints, agreed before any number.
A quote you can read
What is included, what is not, the milestones and what a change would cost. Fixed for a fixed scope; monthly for capacity.
Changes in writing
Scope changes are priced and agreed before they are built, so the invoice never surprises you.
No lock-in
Everything is set up in your name. Retainers have flexible renewal terms and a documented handover.
Pricing: the questions UK businesses ask.
Why are there no prices on this page?
Because a price without a scope is a guess, and a guess is not fair to you. Every engagement is quoted in writing for a scope we have understood.
Do you offer fixed-price projects?
Yes. Project-based development is quoted at a fixed price for an agreed scope with milestones and acceptance criteria. Changes are priced separately and agreed in writing.
How do dedicated developer retainers work?
You reserve a developer or team by the month, full time or part time. They work in your tools and process with agreed overlap hours. Scale up or down monthly as your roadmap changes.
Is VAT charged?
Quotes state whether VAT applies to your engagement. Your finance team can confirm the treatment for your organisation with our written quote.
What payment terms do you offer?
Fixed-scope projects are typically invoiced by milestone; retainers monthly in advance. Terms are stated on every quote and contract, governed by the law of England and Wales.
How does your pricing compare with hiring in-house?
Compare a quote with the fully loaded cost of a hire: salary, employer National Insurance and pension, recruitment fees, equipment and the months it takes to fill a role. A retainer gives you capacity next month, not next quarter, and can flex with the roadmap.
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