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Oct 27, 2026
Bespoke vs off-the-shelf software for UK SMEs, and R&D relief
How to decide between buying a package and commissioning custom software, what each really costs over time, and a plain explanation of the R&D relief question.

How to decide between buying a package and commissioning custom software, what each really costs over time, and a plain explanation of the R&D relief question.

According to published UK agency guides, app costs run from about £10,000 for a lean MVP to £250,000 or more for a complex product. What drives the gap, and what to ask before you sign.
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