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Software FAQs: Cost, Ownership, Timelines & Support
Cost, ownership, timelines, stacks and support — direct answers to everything clients ask before sharing anything sensitive, each scoped to how AnyPlace actually works. Anything missing? Ask directly on the contact page.
Content last reviewed September 2026.
Cost & Pricing
Cost & Pricing FAQs
How much does custom software cost?
After a short paid discovery (1–3 weeks), you receive a fixed price with milestones — most small-business platforms land in staged phases so you can stop after any working release. Discovery is credited toward the build if you proceed.
How do we start — and what does discovery cost?
Every custom software project starts with a short paid discovery, typically 1–3 weeks, that produces a written scope, milestones and a fixed price. The discovery fee is credited toward the build if you proceed, so there is no big-bang commitment.
Can we start small?
Yes — most engagements start with a paid discovery or pilot, then scale to a build or monthly support once value is proven.
Can we pause or stop mid-engagement?
Yes. Fixed-scope builds are staged so you can stop after any working release and keep everything delivered so far. Monthly plans renew until you cancel with a month's notice — code, docs and access stay with you either way.
Ownership & IP
Ownership & IP FAQs
Who owns the code and docs?
You do, under a signed IP-assignment agreement. We build in your repositories with pull-request reviews and hand over documentation, tests, credentials and access lists at the end — so your team can run everything without us.
Do we need an NDA before sharing details?
No — mention it in your brief and we sign before you share anything sensitive.
Can you take over an existing codebase?
Yes, after a paid code review covering architecture, tests, security basics and deployment. We list risks, quick wins and what not to touch — then propose a step-by-step modernization plan that keeps the business running.
Process & Timelines
Process & Timelines FAQs
How do weekly demos work across time zones?
One overlapping standup per week plus written updates, with a live demo of working software every week. Serving India, the USA, UK, Australia and Canada, we schedule in your timezone so you can redirect scope early.
How long until we see working software?
Builds run in weekly sprints with a live demo every week, so the first usable release arrives early. A typical discovery runs 1–3 weeks, and the first working release ships within weeks of that. Timelines per service are listed on the services page.
How fast will you respond?
Within 12 hours with clarifying questions and a discovery quote — no retainers, no spam.
What should the brief include?
What it should do, who uses it, current tools or stack, and your timeline. Screenshots or sheets help but are optional.
Do you work inside our existing team and tools?
Yes — dedicated developers join your board, standups and repo with your process. Fixed-scope builds run in your repositories too, so nothing lives only on our side.
Tech & Support
Tech & Support FAQs
Which stacks do you actually build in?
TypeScript and Next.js, React and Node.js, Python and FastAPI, Flutter for iOS and Android, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes with Terraform on AWS, Azure or GCP. AI features use hosted APIs for measured pilots unless you ask otherwise.
Do you offer ongoing support after handover?
Yes — monthly support for fixes and small improvements, or a clean handover with a runbook and walkthrough if your team takes over. Both options include documentation and access transfer.
Visibility & Growth
Visibility & Growth FAQs
How do you make our business visible on Google and in AI answers?
Through technical SEO for rankings plus answer-engine and generative-engine optimization for AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity — clear service pages, FAQs, schema markup and a 90-day content plan. Ecommerce builds and PPC or social campaigns are scoped in the same plan.
Company
Company FAQs
How big is your team?
Small and senior-led: an architect plus one or two developers per project, with QA and DevOps shared across engagements. You always know exactly who works on your project.
Where are you based, and who do you serve?
We serve growing businesses in India, the USA, UK, Australia and Canada — with overlapping hours and written updates so time zones never block progress.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Tell Us What to Build, Fix or Modernize
Send a short brief. We reply within 12 hours with clarifying questions and a discovery quote — no retainers, no spam.
What Happens Next
Request a Discovery Quote
Share your goals and timeline. NDA signed first if needed.
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