FAQ
Software development questions, answered straight
The things clients in the USA, UK, UAE, and India ask us before their first project.
How much does it cost to build custom software for a small business?
For a small business, a custom web application typically starts around USD 5,000–8,000 (₹4–7 lakh), a cross-platform mobile app around USD 8,000–15,000, and a business website from USD 1,500–4,000. The final price depends on features, integrations, and design complexity — we provide a fixed written quote after a free scoping call, and building with an Indian team like FAcode typically costs 40–60% less than equivalent US or UK agencies. Request a free quote to get an exact number for your scope.
How long does a typical software development project take?
A marketing website takes 3–6 weeks, an e-commerce store 8–12 weeks, and a custom web or mobile application 10–20 weeks depending on scope. We work in two-week sprints with a live staging link, so you see progress from the first fortnight and can adjust priorities as we go.
Can I hire dedicated developers from FAcode instead of paying per project?
Yes. Alongside fixed-price projects we offer dedicated developers and teams on a monthly basis — a full-time engineer working exclusively on your product, managed by you or by us. This suits ongoing product development and is the most cost-effective way to extend an in-house team from the USA, UK, or UAE.
How do you handle communication across time zones with US, UK, and UAE clients?
We schedule standups and demos inside your working day — mornings for US clients, midday for the UK, and near-full overlap for the UAE. You communicate directly with the engineers building your product over Slack, email, or WhatsApp, and every project has a shared board so progress is visible around the clock.
Who owns the source code and intellectual property?
You do. On full payment, complete ownership of the custom code, designs, and deliverables transfers to you, with documented repositories handed over. We sign NDAs before detailed discussions and never reuse client-specific code. See our terms & conditions for the full IP clause.
What technologies does FAcode specialise in?
React, Next.js, and TypeScript on the frontend; Node.js, Python/Django, and PHP/Laravel on the backend; React Native and Flutter for mobile; PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL for data; and AWS or Azure with Docker and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure. We choose stacks for longevity and hiring depth, not hype — read more about our offshore development team.