What Does It Cost to Build an Internal Tool?

Replace spreadsheets and manual processes with custom internal applications — built specifically for your team workflow.

Project type: Internal Tool

Feature Breakdown

FeatureHoursDescription
Data Entry Forms & Validation14Dynamic forms with field validation, conditional logic, file uploads, and auto-save.
Data Tables & Search14Sortable, filterable data grids with inline editing, bulk actions, and full-text search.
Workflow & Approval Chains16Multi-step approval workflows with status tracking, notifications, and audit trails.
Role-Based Access8SSO integration with role-based permissions to control who sees and edits what.
Integrations & Data Import12Connect to existing databases, APIs, or CSV imports to pull in and push data.
Reporting & Exports11Summary dashboards, scheduled reports, and CSV/PDF export for compliance or analysis.

Total estimated hours: 75

Pricing Tiers

  • AI PM: $2/hr — Total: $150
    • AI-managed project execution
    • Automated milestone tracking
    • Daily progress reports
    • Quality assurance checks
  • Live PM: $3/hr — Total: $225
    • Dedicated human project manager
    • Weekly strategy calls
    • Priority support channel
    • Workflow mapping sessions
    • SSO integration support
  • Live PM + Dev: $5/hr — Total: $375
    • Dedicated PM and senior developer
    • Real-time pair programming sessions
    • Code review on every pull request
    • Database optimization review
    • Post-launch support included

Agency Comparison

ApproachTypical CostTypical TimelineBookuvai CostBookuvai Timeline
Traditional Agency$15,000 – $50,0002 – 4 months$150 – $3752 – 3 weeks
Freelancer$5,000 – $15,0001 – 3 months$150 – $3752 – 3 weeks
No-Code Platform$100 – $500/mo ongoing1 – 4 weeks$150 – $375 one-time2 – 3 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the tool integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. We build connectors for common databases, ERPs, and SaaS tools. Custom API integrations are included in the hour estimate.
Do we need to host it ourselves?
You choose. We can deploy to your company cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) or set up a managed hosting environment. Hosting costs depend on your provider.
Is training included?
The tool is built with intuitive UX, and we provide documentation. Hands-on training sessions can be added as an optional scope item.