Development proposal templates

A build quote is a scope quote, and the scope is where it goes wrong.

Page counts, revision rounds and who supplies the content are the lines that decide whether a project is profitable, and they belong in what the client approves rather than in a follow-up email. These templates put them in the packages. Half on approval and the balance before go-live is the shape most of them use, because go-live is the point at which the work becomes worth something to the person paying for it.

20 templates below, each shown in full with its packages and its deposit, from A$200 to A$30,000. Every figure is a starting point you edit before you send it.

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The scope is the wording the template arrives with. The packages are what your client chooses between.

API Development

40% on approval
Custom REST or GraphQL API development with authentication, documentation, and testing.
Simple API
A$2,000 · 1-2 weeks
Up to 10 endpoints, Authentication, Input validation and 2 more
Full API
A$5,000 · 3-4 weeks
Up to 30 endpoints, Auth & permissions, Rate limiting and 4 more
Enterprise API
A$12,000 · 6-10 weeks
Unlimited endpoints, GraphQL + REST, Webhooks and 5 more
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Bug Fixing & Debugging

paid in full on approval
Diagnose and fix bugs in existing web or mobile applications.
Quick Fix
A$200 · Same day
Bug diagnosis, Code fix, Testing and 1 more
Deep Debug
A$800 · 2-3 days
Root cause analysis, Multi-file fixes, Regression testing and 2 more
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Chatbot Development

40% on approval
Custom chatbot for customer support, lead generation, or internal use.
FAQ Bot
A$1,500 · 1 week
Decision tree logic, Up to 50 Q&A pairs, Website widget and 2 more
AI Chatbot
A$4,000 · 3-4 weeks
Natural language processing, Knowledge base training, Multi-channel deployment and 3 more
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Custom Chrome browser extension development and Chrome Web Store publishing.
Simple Extension
A$1,500 · 1-2 weeks
Core feature, Popup UI, Chrome storage and 2 more
Advanced Extension
A$4,000 · 3-4 weeks
Multiple features, Background processing, API integration and 4 more
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CRM platform setup, customization, and workflow automation.
Basic Setup
A$800 · 3-5 days
CRM account setup, Contact import, Pipeline creation and 2 more
Custom Implementation
A$2,500 · 2-3 weeks
Custom fields & pipelines, Workflow automation, Email templates and 4 more
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Custom software application including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
MVP
A$5,000 · 4-6 weeks
Requirements workshop, Core feature build, Basic UI/UX and 3 more
Standard
A$12,000 · 8-12 weeks
Detailed spec, Full feature set, Responsive UI and 4 more
Enterprise
A$25,000 · 12-20 weeks
Architecture design, Full feature set, Admin dashboard and 5 more
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Database architecture design, optimization, or migration between platforms.
Schema Design
A$1,500 · 3-5 days
Requirements analysis, Schema design, ER diagrams and 2 more
Build & Migrate
A$4,000 · 2-3 weeks
Schema design, Database setup, Data migration and 3 more
See it as your client does

DevOps & CI/CD Setup

50% on approval
Set up continuous integration, deployment pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
Basic Pipeline
A$1,000 · 3-5 days
GitHub Actions or GitLab CI, Auto-deploy to staging, Basic testing pipeline and 2 more
Full DevOps
A$3,500 · 2-3 weeks
CI/CD pipeline, Docker containers, Cloud setup (AWS/GCP) and 5 more
See it as your client does

E-Commerce Development

40% on approval
Full e-commerce website with product management, payments, shipping, and order fulfillment.
Starter Store
A$2,000 · 2 weeks
Up to 50 products, Cart & checkout, Payment integration and 3 more
Growth Store
A$5,000 · 4 weeks
Unlimited products, Advanced filtering, Discount codes and 4 more
Enterprise Store
A$12,000 · 8-12 weeks
Unlimited everything, Custom checkout flow, Inventory management and 5 more
See it as your client does

Email System Setup

50% on approval
Set up transactional and marketing email systems with templates and automation.
Transactional
A$800 · 3-5 days
Email provider setup, Welcome & reset emails, HTML templates and 2 more
Full Email System
A$2,500 · 2-3 weeks
Provider setup, Template library, Automation workflows and 5 more
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High-converting landing page with form integration and analytics.
Basic
A$500 · 2-3 days
Single page, Mobile responsive, Contact form and 2 more
Conversion-Optimized
A$1,200 · 1 week
A/B test ready, Lead capture forms, CRM integration and 3 more
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Mobile App Development

40% on approval
Native or cross-platform mobile app development for iOS and Android.
Single Platform
A$5,000 · 6-8 weeks
1 platform, Up to 8 screens, Push notifications and 3 more
Cross-Platform
A$10,000 · 10-14 weeks
Both platforms, Up to 15 screens, Push notifications and 4 more
Full Product
A$20,000 · 16-24 weeks
Both platforms, Unlimited screens, Admin dashboard and 5 more
See it as your client does

Payment Integration

50% on approval
Integrate payment processing (Stripe, PayPal) into your website or application.
Simple Checkout
A$800 · 3-5 days
Payment gateway setup, Checkout flow, Receipt emails and 2 more
Advanced Payments
A$2,500 · 2-3 weeks
Recurring billing, Multiple gateways, Invoice generation and 4 more
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SaaS MVP Development

40% on approval
Build a minimum viable product for a software-as-a-service application.
Prototype
A$5,000 · 4-6 weeks
Core feature build, User authentication, Basic dashboard and 3 more
Launch-Ready
A$15,000 · 10-14 weeks
Full feature set, User auth & roles, Billing integration and 5 more
Scale-Ready
A$30,000 · 16-24 weeks
Complete platform, Multi-tenancy, API access and 6 more
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Security Audit & Hardening

paid in full on approval
Comprehensive security review and vulnerability remediation for web applications.
Security Scan
A$500 · 2-3 days
Vulnerability scanning, OWASP Top 10 check, Dependency audit and 2 more
Full Audit & Fix
A$2,500 · 2-3 weeks
Penetration testing, Code review, Authentication audit and 5 more
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Shopify Store Setup

50% on approval
Complete Shopify store setup with theme customization, product upload, and payment configuration.
Basic Store
A$800 · 3-5 days
Theme selection & setup, Up to 20 products, Payment gateway and 2 more
Custom Store
A$2,500 · 2 weeks
Custom theme modifications, Up to 100 products, Payment & shipping and 3 more
Premium Store
A$5,000 · 4 weeks
Custom theme build, Unlimited products, App integrations and 4 more
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Webflow Development

50% on approval
Custom website built on Webflow with CMS integration and animations.
Basic Site
A$1,000 · 1 week
Up to 5 pages, Responsive design, Basic animations and 2 more
Custom Build
A$3,000 · 2-3 weeks
Up to 15 pages, Custom animations, CMS collections and 4 more
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Website Design & Build

50% on approval
Custom website design and development with responsive design, SEO optimization, and CMS integration.
Landing Page
A$800 · 1 week
1 page design, Responsive layout, Contact form and 2 more
Multi-Page
A$2,500 · 2-3 weeks
Up to 5 pages, Responsive design, CMS integration and 3 more
Full Site
A$5,000 · 4-6 weeks
Up to 10 pages, Custom animations, CMS with training and 4 more
See it as your client does

Website Speed Optimization

paid in full on approval
Improve website loading speed and Core Web Vitals performance.
Audit
A$300 · 1-2 days
Speed audit, Core Web Vitals analysis, Prioritized fix list and 1 more
Full Optimization
A$1,200 · 1 week
Image optimization, Code minification, Caching setup and 4 more
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WordPress Development

50% on approval
Custom WordPress website development with theme customization and plugin integration.
Basic Site
A$800 · 3-5 days
Premium theme setup, Up to 5 pages, Contact form and 2 more
Custom Build
A$2,500 · 2 weeks
Custom theme, Up to 10 pages, Blog setup and 3 more
Advanced
A$5,000 · 4-6 weeks
Custom theme & plugins, Membership or e-commerce, Multi-language and 4 more
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