DEV Community

Cover image for How Much Does Blockchain Development Cost?
Peter Handscomb
Peter Handscomb

Posted on

How Much Does Blockchain Development Cost?

Blockchain is the latest technology that people are raving about. Blockchain is a decentralized network that is also referred to as the "modern internet" for people. There is a bigger impact in the digital age and is connected to cryptocurrencies and the related infrastructure.

Apart from the numerous benefits investing in a Bitcoin app will significantly boost your business. Similar to the context of mobile app development for blockchain apps, the development cost is also contingent on the app's complexity and size of the company, its objective, and so on.

This blog estimates the cost of blockchain development based on several variables. Now let's look deeper and highlight the various aspects that could impact the Blockchain development cost.

Factors Affecting Blockchain Development Cost

Each blockchain app development business has a distinct process for creating a blockchain-based app which means that the price will vary from company to company. But, there are a couple of elements which impact the costs of blockchain application development. Let's discuss them.

  1. App Industry
  2. The Size of the Company that Develops Blockchain
  3. App Complexity
  4. Blockchain Developers and Experts Team

Let's discuss each aspect in-depth and discover the impact on these factors in your Blockchain development cost

App Industry

The most important aspect that influences the cost for Blockchain development is the industry to which the application belongs. There has been a range of cost-related variables which differ from one industry to another, such as the complexity of the dApp, the number of stakeholders who could interact with the app at any given moment at the moment, adding to other things, and the requirements of industry compliance.

A brief industry-specific cost distinction chart can be found in the following table:

Industry **
**Blockchain Development Cost

Healthcare
$55-$100K+
On-Demand
$40-$80K
Social Media
$45-$100K+
Public Sector
$70-$100K+15t
Finance Sector
$50-$100K+

Size of the Blockchain Development Company

Small-scale

A smaller-sized team of companies that have just begun working in the field typically charges much less than the big-scale firms since they need to build their portfolio. Teams of between 10 and 50 blockchain specialists cost around $15,000-$30,000.

Mid-scale

If you're looking to enter the Blockchain market by having an app created, opting for a small-sized company could be an excellent option. They have an excellent team of experts to handle your idea, but they do not offer a cost estimate that is begging to be put into.

If you're someone who just got started with a smaller budget, you can employ blockchain experts from these firms. Here, the cost for Blockchain development would be around about $35,000 to $75,000.

Large-scale

Large-scale businesses cost too much since they have a huge team of employees. They also are very specific about the projects they choose to take on because they don't want to spend their time on projects that do not contribute to making their portfolios more attractive. A blockchain application developed by these companies could cost anywhere between $55,000 and $1400,00.

Complexity of Blockchain App

Low Complexity Apps Include:

  • Basic Smart Contract app for development
  • Payment applications based on the most popular cryptocurrency
    Cost of less complex Blockchain Apps - 16k to $35k
    **
    Medium Complex Apps Include:**

  • Semi-decentralized Apps

  • DApps that are developed on blockchain platforms such as Ethereum Hyperledger Fabric/Sawtooth EOS and many more

Cost of Medium Complex Blockchain Applications - $30k and $90k

Complexity High Apps Include:

  • Building an entire blockchain platform
  • The creation of a complete decentralized network

High complex Blockchain development cost - Above $80k

Beyond the complexity of blockchain, the cost for Blockchain development typically is based on the personnel that works on it, the equipment, developing procedures, and operating expenses. Let's gain more in-depth knowledge of the various variables.

Blockchain Developers and Experts Team

A team with the appropriate app developers is essential to your project. To launch your blockchain application effectively in the market, you will also need an expert team and advisors from various domains. These experts will assist you in learning about the latest trends in cryptocurrency and how you can make the most profit from it. To meet the demands of the users and offer the most benefits possible, you can develop industry-standard solutions.

To narrow down the specifications (project managers, marketing professionals, developers, etc.), the cost for Blockchain development will range from around $15000-$60000 to design a blockchain application. In the Blockchain app industry, two major types of rate-related parameters are in use. They are median and average.

Hourly rates for app development generally range between $80 and $150. The hourly rates for app development typically range from $50-$100. Another important aspect to consider after creating Android or iPhone apps by the blockchain standards is making them legal. Even the most popular and trusted cryptocurrency have to comply with strict rules and regulations worldwide. Therefore, it is crucial to work with a team supported by legal experts who will assist you in completing the legal responsibilities.
**
Last Words**

The overall cost for developing blockchain-related apps comes from various sources such as open-source tools, features integration, analytical sectors, the web development teams, and numerous others.

Establishing any blockchain app requires an accurate estimation of the cost of developing or putting it into operation. The use scenarios, the complexity of the project, method of development for blockchain applications will have a greater impact on the total price for the undertaking. It isn't easy to estimate the Blockchain development cost, but based on your requirements, the cost range is between $5k-$500k.

Top comments (0)