Database Prices - A Guide
As with any computer project, the price you pay can vary hugely depending on the nature of your project and your exact requirements. Below is a rough guide, which should be viewed noting that suppliers may have a minimum threshold price for undertaking database work, as well as the fact that it is impossible to give precise costs without discussing your requirements with database developers.
Adapting an existing database
If a database developer is maintaining or modifying a project which they have designed and developed, their charges for small modifications and amendments depend on the contract they have for that particular project. If you have an existing database system which requires a minor redesign, modification, or many new features, you could pay from £1,500 and up.
New database
For a brand new database system, built around your company’s needs and customised to your requirements, a considerable amount of research into you organisation, development and programming will be required. There may be purchase costs for database software or significant work to be done in customising the system or building parts of it from the ground up. For a professionally built database solution, expect to pay around £3,000, rising depending on the scale and complexity of the project.
Bespoke solutions
If you have a unique requirement for a totally customised system, with specialist needs which require a fully programmed bespoke solution, or many legacy systems to be integrated, expect to pay anywhere from £5,000 upwards for a tailored solution.
