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What are you maintaining?
How much does it cost to maintain software?
Building is only the start. Hosting, monitoring, security patches, bug fixes and support add up every month. This calculator breaks it down so you can budget a realistic retainer - or just know what you're in for.
What's typically included in maintenance?
Hosting and infrastructure, uptime monitoring, security updates, bug fixes, minor feature tweaks, and support hours depending on your SLA.
Why does scale affect maintenance cost?
More users means higher server costs, more support tickets, stricter uptime requirements, and greater risk from downtime - all of which raise the budget.
Is this the same as a retainer?
A maintenance retainer covers most of this. The estimate shows what a realistic retainer should cost for your product type and scale.
What happens if I skip maintenance?
Security holes accumulate, performance degrades, integrations break, and tech debt compounds - usually costing far more to fix later.