A clear way to choose
Understand your options before spending on technology. Start with the business need, then compare providers, estimate long-term costs and choose a useful next step.
Start with the business need
These tools solve different problems, and one business may use more than one. Start with what customers or staff need to do.
Help people find, understand and contact your business.
Example: A salon shares services, hours, photos and a booking link.
Let customers or staff complete tasks in an interactive browser-based system.
Example: The salon manages appointments, staff schedules and customer records in one workspace.
Give people a phone-focused experience or use capabilities tied to their device.
Example: Customers use a branded app for repeat visits, notifications or device-specific features.
Typical cost areas vary by scope and provider. The calculator and provider research below show their assumptions; they are not quotes for equivalent deliverables.
01Understand
Start with how the software is bought, who builds it, and how much control you want to keep.
Access vs. ownership
Code rights, data access and operating responsibilities are separate. Check each one in the provider terms, project agreement and deployment plan.
Source code
Subscription access usually does not include ownership of the platform code; some products offer project-code export. Daystar Custom Systems and Launchpad provide customer-specific source code as agreed in the project scope. Third-party libraries and external platforms remain under their own terms.
Customization
Access: the vendor decides what changes. Ownership: you decide what to build next, within the code's limits.
Hosting
A subscription runs on the provider's infrastructure. Custom code may be portable, depending on its architecture, data services, licences and hosting compatibility. Launchpad hosting is confirmed only for eligible applications.
Customer relationships
Access: a vendor platform stores records under its terms. Client-owned software: storage location and access depend on the deployed hosting and application configuration.
Integrations
Subscription integrations depend on the provider's supported connections. Custom work can connect to compatible APIs, subject to access, licensing and project scope.
Software you own can be extended, for example with new customer services. Whether that earns money depends on demand and execution.
Custom software can become a business asset. Its worth depends on real usage, revenue or efficiency, not on ownership alone.
Owning software means it must be hosted, secured, updated and fixed over time, by you or someone you hire. Budget for that.
Not automatically. Software can add to a business's value when it is actually used, brings in revenue, saves meaningful time or cost, or is hard for others to copy, and when those benefits can be shown. Owning an app that nobody uses adds cost, not value. Daystar does not promise that ownership will raise your valuation or create equity.
02Compare
Choose companies to compare, then open full research when you want more detail. Daystar's provider column describes Custom Systems; Launchpad is a separate, narrower service explained in Daystar pricing.
See Daystar pricing and service scope for the current Launchpad and Custom Systems offers.
Start with a few companies. Essentials use short summaries; Full Research preserves complete qualifications, capabilities and sources.
Comparing Daystar with 3 companies.
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Showing providers 1 through 2 of 4. More providers are available to the right.
| Feature | Daystar Creations (1) | U.S. custom development providers (3) | ||
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| Feature | Daystar CreationsClient-owned custom softwareLaunchpad $750 promotional one-time ($1,200 planned regular); Custom Systems from $3,500 one-timeResearch details and sourcesCompared package Daystar Launchpad (one-location App Design Model offer) and Custom Systems (priced by location); distinct scopes Customers own the custom source code developed for their agreed Daystar projects. The agreement identifies commissioned deliverables; pre-existing third-party libraries remain under their licenses, and external platforms or infrastructure are not transferred automatically. Source-file delivery is part of the agreed handoff; a universal GitHub repository transfer procedure is not published. Monitoring setup, secure customer-data export setup and backup/recovery setup are included in every development package without an additional Daystar development fee. Any ongoing monitoring and encrypted application backups depend on the final scope, configuration and operational verification. Website and application hosting have separate intended prices; all hosting plans are inquiry-only pending cost validation and G5 approval. Provider storage and usage charges may apply. Corrections for covered software defects are governed by written project terms; the final definitions are not published. Daystar does not claim independent security certification. Sources checked 2026-10-14 | Nyza SolutionsProductized builds and care plans (Bremerton, WA)Spark $99Research details and sourcesCompared package Pro one-time build ($1,999: 'Mobile or desktop app v1') More than one provider may match this name. Nyza.us (Nyza Creations LLC) appears to be the closest match; a separate Karachi software company uses nyza.pk. Confirm which company is intended. The Pro tier says “mobile or desktop app v1” without naming a platform. Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information. Sources checked 2026-10-19 | Minoaka MediaFixed-price single-iPhone-app studioOne focused iPhone app: $2,750 fixed when it fits the published Launch Sprint scopeResearch details and sourcesCompared package Launch Sprint (one focused iPhone app) The current official site identifies Minoaka Media LLC and prices a focused iPhone app at $2,750 fixed, with scope approved before work. It includes design, development, QA, TestFlight, App Store submission and complete source-code ownership. Complex multi-role software, Android and other expanded scope are separate. The published page does not clearly set hosting, a post-delivery defect-fix period or who owns the Apple developer account. Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information. Sources checked 2026-10-19 | Richburg ConsultingProductized apps and fractional teams (Charlotte, NC)Starter $1,999Research details and sourcesCompared package Custom build: Growth ($3,499) with optional AppCare ($99/month) The site identifies Richburg Consulting, LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina. Current app-development materials separate $500–$700 vertical templates from custom builds at $1,999–$5,999. AppCare is required for templates and optional for custom builds. Store listing is a paid add-on for template apps; custom-build store submission is scoped by tier. The homepage says 'You own it,' but the custom-build pages do not specify source-code rights or repository handoff; confirm both in written terms. Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information. Sources checked 2026-10-19 |
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| Advertised package price | Launchpad: $750 promotional one-time price for one location (planned regular $1,200); two personalized design directions and final scope approval.… | Spark $99 · Starter $299 · Growth $799 · Pro $1,999 (one-time) | One focused iPhone app: $2,750 fixed when it fits the published Launch Sprint scope | Starter $1,999 · Growth $3,499 · Complete $5,999 (financing from $179/$299/$499 per month) |
| Development / setup fees | One-time development: Launchpad $750 promotional (planned regular $1,200); Custom Systems $3,500 for one location, $5,000 for two, $6,500… | One-time fee agreed before work; fees for work already delivered are not refundable | 50% at kickoff and 50% at App Store submission | One-time per tier (timelines 4–8 weeks to 4–6+ months) |
| Monthly subscription or hosting fees | No required software subscription. Intended hosting rates: website $20/month Launch or $25/month Plus; application Core $39/month with 2,000… | Optional Care: $49, $99 or $199/month (hours-based) | Not verified We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information. | AppCare $99/month: hosting, maintenance, updates and support; optional on custom builds |
| App-builder credits and usage limits | Not applicable This row covers plan credits and AI build tools in self-serve app-building platforms. This provider sells a different kind of software or service. | Not applicable This row covers plan credits and AI build tools in self-serve app-building platforms. This provider sells a different kind of software or service. | Not applicable This row covers plan credits and AI build tools in self-serve app-building platforms. This provider sells a different kind of software or service. | Not applicable This row covers plan credits and AI build tools in self-serve app-building platforms. This provider sells a different kind of software or service. |
| Building and using the software | ||||
| iOS application | Included Custom iOS application | Conditional / scoped Pro 'best for' lists 'Mobile or desktop app v1'; platform scope not stated | Included One focused iPhone app | Included Growth: 'iOS and Android, responsive layouts' |
| Android application | Included Custom Android application | Conditional / scoped Pro 'best for' lists 'Mobile or desktop app v1'; platform scope not stated | Additional cost Android is scoped separately | Included Growth: 'iOS and Android, responsive layouts' |
| Native or branded application type | Independently developed custom apps (not a branded template) | Not verified We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information. | Native iPhone app | Custom builds (cross-platform not specified) |
| Custom business functionality | Included Custom business functions are built to the agreed project scope; additions beyond it are scoped separately | Conditional / scoped Built to a written scope | Conditional / scoped One primary user journey per sprint | Conditional / scoped Feature count and integrations vary by tier |
| Ownership & hosting | ||||
| Source-code ownership | Included You own the custom source code developed for your agreed Daystar project. The agreement identifies commissioned deliverables; pre-existing… | Included Nyza says customers own project deliverables after payment; its terms distinguish these from Nyza's pre-existing tools and libraries | Included 'Complete source-code ownership' | Conditional / scoped The homepage says 'You own it,' but the compared custom-build pages do not specify source-code rights, third-party code terms or delivery; confirm… |
| Hosting independence | Included Choose a compatible host or request an intended Daystar plan. Website hosting begins with $20/month; application hosting begins with $39/month and… | Not verified Hosting and who hosts after delivery are not stated for client builds | Not verified We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information. | Conditional / scoped Hosting is not in the tiers; AppCare provides it. Hosting elsewhere is not addressed |
Features and prices link to the provider materials used for comparison. “Not verified” means we couldn’t confirm a detail from the provider’s published information; it does not mean the provider lacks it. “Not applicable” marks a row about a different kind of purchase. Subscriptions and app-building platforms have a different scope from custom software projects.
These researched providers are kept in a separate section as a presentation and relevance choice. Their placement does not question their legitimacy, and their available research and source links remain here.
The official site identifies an India-based private company, so it remains researchable but is not presented as a U.S. custom developer.
The official site identifies Blogrator Web Service (OPC) Private Limited. Its current mobile-app page conflicts on the Business App screen limit (6 in the summary/order listing versus 8 in the package detail) and on post-launch fixes (14 versus 30 days), so neither figure is presented as settled. Store-submission support and source-code handover are advertised, but the Terms say created content remains Blogrator's unless agreed otherwise in writing; obtain the ownership terms in a signed agreement. This Provider identity not fully confirmed.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The provider identifies Dubai and India operations; no U.S. headquarters or U.S. legal operation was verified.
The provider identifies itself as PINCLER TECHNOLOGIES - FZCO in Dubai, with an Indian branch. Its $2,500 project ceiling applies to the published tier; larger scopes are divided into phases. The exact warranty period for each tier is not specified beyond the summary table.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Official company and terms pages identify an India-based service provider; it is retained for reference without labeling it U.S.-based.
The current official site identifies Unyrise Tech / Unyrise Technologies in Hazaribagh, India and lists mobile apps from ₹50,000, websites from ₹8,000 and SaaS from ₹1,00,000. Older pricing, support and ownership statements do not all appear on the current site; only claims still supported by current public materials are retained. Prices remain in INR. This Provider identity not fully confirmed.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The official site identifies Kwebby Pvt Ltd and does not verify a U.S. headquarters or U.S. legal operation.
The official site identifies Kwebby Pvt Ltd. Its React Native offer covers iOS and Android from one codebase, up to eight core screens, login and a managed backend; store submission uses customer developer accounts. Its terms page was unavailable, so warranty and refund details could not be confirmed. This Provider identity not fully confirmed.
Some details are not publicly confirmed; the provider’s terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
Official materials identify an Indian private company in Bengaluru; retained as international research outside the U.S. developer category.
The official site identifies GRAH AI SYSTEMS (OPC) Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru. Its home page lists $99–$999 fixed-price jobs, a $3,000 AI Agent Sprint, and larger AI systems from $5,000; the separate pricing page lists specific AI systems from $6,000, $9,000 and $15,000. These are different scoped AI offers, not a published complete website + iOS + Android business-software package.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
A credible, relevant studio was identified, but its match to the original unlinked “Seibs” entry is not confirmed.
The official Seibs Management Co site identifies a software studio in Panama City, Florida, and publishes web, mobile, desktop and SaaS development with starting prices. This is a credible company with directly relevant services. The earlier source record only said “Seibs” and did not preserve a URL, so we cannot establish that this is the exact company originally intended. It stays in the secondary research list until that match is confirmed.
Possible identity match; confirm this is the intended company before treating the record as a verified competitor.
A focused custom-app and data-engineering option with package-specific service terms. Its current package details and older booking-app licensing source remain available here for visitors researching that specialist offer.
The current homepage identifies Omnia Data Tech, LLC in South Florida and shows Starter at $1,995 + $99/month, Pro at $4,995 + $149/month, and Custom from $8,000 + $249/month. It says hosting, patches and small changes are covered and that customers keep their data and code. The older booking-apps page still describes the service as licensed during an active subscription; confirm package-specific code, hosting and cancellation terms in the agreement. Contact: hello@omniadatatech.com, (305) 853-6867, Homestead, Florida.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
A legitimate, purchasable freelance-marketplace script, but it is a niche ready-made product rather than custom business-software development or a general small-business subscription.
This is pre-built freelance-marketplace software rather than a custom business system. The home page shows two amounts for each tier (“starting at $699” and “$999 one-time”) without explaining the difference. Its terms limit each purchase to one website or app and prohibit resale; they also conflict with the home page's seven-day refund statement and describe ownership ending if the agreement terminates.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Square is a researched appointments and payments platform. Its published plan, booking API and terms details remain available here as an optional reference alongside the primary comparison.
The official US Appointments page lists Free ($0/month), Plus ($49/month per location) and Premium ($149/month per location). Free is a real no-subscription-fee tier, not a missing price. Processing, gift-card loading, message overages and other additional fees remain separate from the subscription figures.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Zenoti is a researched salon and wellness platform with quote-based pricing. Its platform and pricing details remain available here as an optional reference for visitors comparing enterprise-focused systems.
The current official pricing page requires a quote and says multi-location pricing is customized. It describes Zenoti as a cloud platform for salons, spas, medspas, fitness and barbershops; communication usage is billed by consumption. Pricing-page FAQs say every subscription includes onboarding, training and access to 24/7 global support. The trust center lists platform documents; a certificate listing does not automatically certify a customer's deployment.
We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
This inventory contains 1036 provider/feature cells across 28 research records: 18 featured providers (Daystar plus 17 alternatives) and 10 other researched options, each checked across 37 rows. It includes 406 sourced statuses or published facts, 497 details we could not confirm from published information, and 133 rows marked Not applicable because they describe a different kind of purchase. These figures describe the records, not a quality score.
The official site identifies Blogrator Web Service (OPC) Private Limited. Its current mobile-app page conflicts on the Business App screen limit (6 in the summary/order listing versus 8 in the package detail) and on post-launch fixes (14 versus 30 days), so neither figure is presented as settled. Store-submission support and source-code handover are advertised, but the Terms say created content remains Blogrator's unless agreed otherwise in writing; obtain the ownership terms in a signed agreement. This Provider identity not fully confirmed.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The provider identifies itself as PINCLER TECHNOLOGIES - FZCO in Dubai, with an Indian branch. Its $2,500 project ceiling applies to the published tier; larger scopes are divided into phases. The exact warranty period for each tier is not specified beyond the summary table.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The current official site identifies Unyrise Tech / Unyrise Technologies in Hazaribagh, India and lists mobile apps from ₹50,000, websites from ₹8,000 and SaaS from ₹1,00,000. Older pricing, support and ownership statements do not all appear on the current site; only claims still supported by current public materials are retained. Prices remain in INR. This Provider identity not fully confirmed.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Nyza.us (Nyza Creations LLC) appears to be the closest match; a separate Karachi software company uses nyza.pk. Confirm which company is intended. The Pro tier says “mobile or desktop app v1” without naming a platform.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The current official site identifies Minoaka Media LLC and prices a focused iPhone app at $2,750 fixed, with scope approved before work. It includes design, development, QA, TestFlight, App Store submission and complete source-code ownership. Complex multi-role software, Android and other expanded scope are separate. The published page does not clearly set hosting, a post-delivery defect-fix period or who owns the Apple developer account.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The official site identifies Kwebby Pvt Ltd. Its React Native offer covers iOS and Android from one codebase, up to eight core screens, login and a managed backend; store submission uses customer developer accounts. Its terms page was unavailable, so warranty and refund details could not be confirmed. This Provider identity not fully confirmed.
Research note: Some details are not publicly confirmed; the provider’s terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
The official site identifies GRAH AI SYSTEMS (OPC) Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru. Its home page lists $99–$999 fixed-price jobs, a $3,000 AI Agent Sprint, and larger AI systems from $5,000; the separate pricing page lists specific AI systems from $6,000, $9,000 and $15,000. These are different scoped AI offers, not a published complete website + iOS + Android business-software package.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The provider separately publishes a standalone 5–8 screen Business Utility App range and separate website, backend and admin-dashboard prices. These offers are not summed into an invented system quote; employee workflows and final scope still require project pricing. Store listings are managed by ArdinGate by default; transfer costs $500.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Possible identity match. Confirm with the owner before treating this as the original listing.
The official Seibs Management Co site identifies a software studio in Panama City, Florida, and publishes web, mobile, desktop and SaaS development with starting prices. This is a credible company with directly relevant services. The earlier source record only said “Seibs” and did not preserve a URL, so we cannot establish that this is the exact company originally intended. It stays in the secondary research list until that match is confirmed.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The site identifies Richburg Consulting, LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina. Current app-development materials separate $500–$700 vertical templates from custom builds at $1,999–$5,999. AppCare is required for templates and optional for custom builds. Store listing is a paid add-on for template apps; custom-build store submission is scoped by tier. The homepage says 'You own it,' but the custom-build pages do not specify source-code rights or repository handoff; confirm both in written terms.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The official service page describes AppMakers USA as a U.S.-based custom mobile app development company, lists native iOS, Android and cross-platform projects, web apps, backend work, QA and product management, and identifies offices in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, New York and San Diego. It publishes typical app-type price ranges rather than a guaranteed package quote; the final fixed scope and price follow discovery. No single headquarters city is designated on the page.
Designli's official pages identify its headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina and list custom mobile apps, web applications, custom software, UX/UI and SaaS development. The 2026 pricing article publishes fixed prices for scoped phases: Impact Week ($1,700), SolutionLab ($6,900) and a 90-day TractionLab ($93,450). These are defined engagements, not a universal price for an arbitrary custom system or a recurring subscription.
Simpalm's official pages describe custom iOS/Android apps, web apps, backend services and fixed-cost, time-and-materials and dedicated-team engagements. Its current contact locations include Rockville, Maryland; older company pages identify Silver Spring and the Washington, D.C. area as headquarters. The provider states that its senior client-facing team is U.S.-based and that it also uses its own offshore development team in India. No company-specific fixed price or project range was verified from its service pages, so this record remains quote-only.
Chop Dawg's official FAQ identifies Philadelphia as its headquarters and says its full-time team is distributed across the United States, Brazil and Pakistan. It publishes typical MVP and design budgets and monthly starting budgets for project engagements. The monthly development rate is not treated as a software subscription or extended into a multiyear total.
The current homepage identifies Omnia Data Tech, LLC in South Florida and shows Starter at $1,995 + $99/month, Pro at $4,995 + $149/month, and Custom from $8,000 + $249/month. It says hosting, patches and small changes are covered and that customers keep their data and code. The older booking-apps page still describes the service as licensed during an active subscription; confirm package-specific code, hosting and cancellation terms in the agreement. Contact: hello@omniadatatech.com, (305) 853-6867, Homestead, Florida.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
This is pre-built freelance-marketplace software rather than a custom business system. The home page shows two amounts for each tier (“starting at $699” and “$999 one-time”) without explaining the difference. Its terms limit each purchase to one website or app and prohibit resale; they also conflict with the home page's seven-day refund statement and describe ownership ending if the agreement terminates.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The official US help page lists MySite at $20/month, custom website design at $299 once (hosting excluded), and the branded app at $100/month plus a $100 development fee, with $10/month per additional location; the app runs on Vagaro's platform. The branded-app monthly price is shown as a limited-time offer. The pricing page shows $30 and a $23.99 introductory price for the first six months. Vagaro's official terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
No business-branded app option appears on the features page; it lists Booksy's own business and customer apps. The official terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
Research note: Some details are not publicly confirmed; the provider’s terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
Current U.S. pricing starts at $79/month per location; older Mindbody pages still show $99. Accelerate and Ultimate pricing depends on the quote. The branded app is a premium add-on with no published price. The terms page and a branded-app support article were unavailable when reviewed.
Research note: Some details are not publicly confirmed; the provider’s terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
Fresha's own apps are used by clients and professionals; no custom-branded or white-label app is shown. Fresha's official terms page was unavailable when reviewed and was not used.
Research note: Some details are not publicly confirmed; the provider’s terms page was unavailable when reviewed.
The official US Appointments page lists Free ($0/month), Plus ($49/month per location) and Premium ($149/month per location). Free is a real no-subscription-fee tier, not a missing price. Processing, gift-card loading, message overages and other additional fees remain separate from the subscription figures.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
A branded mobile app is not shown; GlossGenius says clients can book without downloading an app. The help-center permissions article could not be retrieved.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Premier and Prestige show limited-time offer prices for new customers; the 'normally' prices are the list prices used here.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
The current official pricing page requires a quote and says multi-location pricing is customized. It describes Zenoti as a cloud platform for salons, spas, medspas, fitness and barbershops; communication usage is billed by consumption. Pricing-page FAQs say every subscription includes onboarding, training and access to 24/7 global support. The trust center lists platform documents; a certificate listing does not automatically certify a customer's deployment.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
GoodBarber's pricing varies by locale. Its 2026 U.S. price list shows Standard at $36/month or $360/year, Premium at $70/month or $660/year, and Pro at $135/month or $1,260/year. Native iOS and Android publishing starts with Premium. The content-app product is not a booking-management suite.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Base44 builds editable web applications with integrated backend services and hosts published projects. Its iOS and Android store packages wrap the published web app in a secure web view; this is distinct from independently developed native apps. Pricing lists GitHub integration on Builder and higher, while the FAQ describes code export more generally; confirm the exact export entitlement for the account plan. Builder and higher are needed to download app-store files. Usage credits, third-party services, store accounts and submission work can add cost or effort. Backup documentation lists Elite and Business/Enterprise retention, while the security page labels backup and restore Enterprise; confirm the entitlement in the actual workspace.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
Lovable documents AI-assisted web applications with an integrated backend and hosting, and says customers own generated code and data. Git-based code export and external deployment are documented. Lovable Cloud charges building, hosting and app AI use through shared credits, so actual production cost depends on usage. Public docs reviewed describe web apps and did not establish native iOS / Android store packages.
Research note: We couldn't confirm this from the provider's published information.
This view focuses on operating responsibilities. Provider type, price, primary scope and fit appear in the comparison above; Daystar's Launchpad offer is covered in Daystar pricing.
At a glance
Expand “Research” in a row for evidence and official sources.
| Comparison | Daystar CreationsBespoke development to an agreed scope | Base44AI application-building platform | LovableAI-assisted web application platform |
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| Who builds the application | Daystar develops the application to the agreed project scope. | You or your developer guides the AI builder, then configures and tests the app. | You or your developer directs the AI builder, then configures and tests the app. |
| What hosting is provided | IncludedSeparate intended services: Website Launch $20/month and Plus $25/month; application Core $39/month (2,000… Research detailsHosting Separate intended services: Website Launch $20/month and Plus $25/month; application Core $39/month (2,000 credits per monthly billing cycle), Growth $89/month (10,000 credits per monthly billing cycle), and Scale $189/month (20,000 credits per monthly billing cycle). Plans are inquiry-only pending cost validation and G5 approval. Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedBuilt-in Base44 hosting is included; GitHub can support external deployment, but backend migration and… Research detailsHosting Built-in Base44 hosting is included; GitHub can support external deployment, but backend migration and external runtime requirements need project review Source: Base44 website builder and hosting (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedBuilt-in Lovable Cloud hosting is available; code can be deployed elsewhere, while database and backend… Research detailsHosting Built-in Lovable Cloud hosting is available; code can be deployed elsewhere, while database and backend migration require separate work Source: Lovable GitHub export and sync (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
| Ongoing monitoring | Conditional / scopedWebsite availability checks or application resource monitoring are in the intended scope only after… Research detailsMonitoring Website availability checks or application resource monitoring are in the intended scope only after configuration and operational verification; no 24/7 response commitment is represented. Source: Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedSecurity scans are built in; platform monitoring details and customer uptime commitments are not specified here Research detailsMonitoring Security scans are built in; platform monitoring details and customer uptime commitments are not specified here Source: Base44 platform security (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedCloud exposes logs, health and usage; no customer-facing uptime commitment was verified Research detailsMonitoring Cloud exposes logs, health and usage; no customer-facing uptime commitment was verified Source: Lovable Cloud backend and usage (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
| Backup and recovery | Conditional / scopedScheduled encrypted backups are intended for application hosting only after configuration and successful… Research detailsBackups Scheduled encrypted backups are intended for application hosting only after configuration and successful restore verification. Website plans are not an application backup service. Source: Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedAutomatic table-data backups: 7 days on Elite and 30 days on Business/Enterprise; plan entitlement needs… Research detailsBackups Automatic table-data backups: 7 days on Elite and 30 days on Business/Enterprise; plan entitlement needs confirmation Source: Base44 Backup & Restore documentation (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedCloud database UI includes backup restore; timing and retention depend on the database plan Research detailsBackups Cloud database UI includes backup restore; timing and retention depend on the database plan Source: Lovable Cloud backend and usage (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
| Source-code rights | IncludedYou own the custom source code developed for your agreed Daystar project. Research detailsOwnership You own the custom source code developed for your agreed Daystar project. The agreement identifies commissioned deliverables; pre-existing libraries, external platforms and infrastructure remain subject to their own terms. Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | IncludedBase44 says customers own generated code, data and users Research detailsOwnership Base44 says customers own generated code, data and users Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | IncludedLovable says customers own their generated code, data and AI output, subject to third-party rights Research detailsOwnership Lovable says customers own their generated code, data and AI output, subject to third-party rights Source: Lovable plans, credits and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
| Code handoff or export | IncludedAgreed source files are delivered; whether work is placed in a customer GitHub repository or a repository is… Research detailsCode portability Agreed source files are delivered; whether work is placed in a customer GitHub repository or a repository is transferred is set out in the handoff. No universal GitHub sync or transfer promise is published. Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedGitHub integration is listed on Builder, Pro and Elite; the FAQ describes code export generally. Research detailsCode portability GitHub integration is listed on Builder, Pro and Elite; the FAQ describes code export generally. Confirm export availability on Starter / Free. Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | IncludedGitHub sync is two-way; paid plans can also download the codebase directly Research detailsCode portability GitHub sync is two-way; paid plans can also download the codebase directly Source: Lovable GitHub export and sync (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
| Business-data portability | Conditional / scopedSecure export is limited to agreed, allowlisted business datasets Research detailsData portability Secure export is limited to agreed, allowlisted business datasets Source: Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedBase44 says customers own their app data; data migration process and backup restore are limited or… Research detailsData portability Base44 says customers own their app data; data migration process and backup restore are limited or plan-dependent Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | Conditional / scopedCloud advanced settings provide database export; migration and configuration depend on the destination Research detailsData portability Cloud advanced settings provide database export; migration and configuration depend on the destination Source: Lovable Cloud backend and usage (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
| Customization responsibility | IncludedCustom business functions are built to the agreed project scope; additions beyond it are scoped separately Research detailsCustomization Custom business functions are built to the agreed project scope; additions beyond it are scoped separately Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | IncludedAI-assisted builder supports custom business applications; scope depends on the builder and integrations Research detailsCustomization AI-assisted builder supports custom business applications; scope depends on the builder and integrations Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. | IncludedAI-assisted custom web application development Research detailsCustomization AI-assisted custom web application development Source: Lovable platform overview and certifications (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail. |
Bespoke development to an agreed scope
Hosting
Separate intended services: Website Launch $20/month and Plus $25/month; application Core $39/month (2,000 credits per monthly billing cycle), Growth $89/month (10,000 credits per monthly billing cycle), and Scale $189/month (20,000 credits per monthly billing cycle). Plans are inquiry-only pending cost validation and G5 approval.
Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Monitoring
Website availability checks or application resource monitoring are in the intended scope only after configuration and operational verification; no 24/7 response commitment is represented.
Source: Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Backups
Scheduled encrypted backups are intended for application hosting only after configuration and successful restore verification. Website plans are not an application backup service.
Source: Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Ownership
You own the custom source code developed for your agreed Daystar project. The agreement identifies commissioned deliverables; pre-existing libraries, external platforms and infrastructure remain subject to their own terms.
Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Code portability
Agreed source files are delivered; whether work is placed in a customer GitHub repository or a repository is transferred is set out in the handoff. No universal GitHub sync or transfer promise is published.
Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Data portability
Secure export is limited to agreed, allowlisted business datasets
Source: Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Customization
Custom business functions are built to the agreed project scope; additions beyond it are scoped separately
Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
AI application-building platform
Hosting
Built-in Base44 hosting is included; GitHub can support external deployment, but backend migration and external runtime requirements need project review
Source: Base44 website builder and hosting (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Monitoring
Security scans are built in; platform monitoring details and customer uptime commitments are not specified here
Source: Base44 platform security (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Backups
Automatic table-data backups: 7 days on Elite and 30 days on Business/Enterprise; plan entitlement needs confirmation
Source: Base44 Backup & Restore documentation (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Ownership
Base44 says customers own generated code, data and users
Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Code portability
GitHub integration is listed on Builder, Pro and Elite; the FAQ describes code export generally. Confirm export availability on Starter / Free.
Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Data portability
Base44 says customers own their app data; data migration process and backup restore are limited or plan-dependent
Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Customization
AI-assisted builder supports custom business applications; scope depends on the builder and integrations
Source: Base44 plans and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
AI-assisted web application platform
Hosting
Built-in Lovable Cloud hosting is available; code can be deployed elsewhere, while database and backend migration require separate work
Source: Lovable GitHub export and sync (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Monitoring
Cloud exposes logs, health and usage; no customer-facing uptime commitment was verified
Source: Lovable Cloud backend and usage (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Backups
Cloud database UI includes backup restore; timing and retention depend on the database plan
Source: Lovable Cloud backend and usage (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Ownership
Lovable says customers own their generated code, data and AI output, subject to third-party rights
Source: Lovable plans, credits and pricing (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Code portability
GitHub sync is two-way; paid plans can also download the codebase directly
Source: Lovable GitHub export and sync (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Data portability
Cloud advanced settings provide database export; migration and configuration depend on the destination
Source: Lovable Cloud backend and usage (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Customization
AI-assisted custom web application development
Source: Lovable platform overview and certifications (opens in a new tab)Research checked 2026-10-14. “Not verified” means the published source did not confirm the detail.
Customers own the custom source code developed for their agreed projects; the agreement identifies commissioned deliverables, while third-party libraries and infrastructure remain under their own terms. Source-file delivery, data export and standard monitoring or backup setup are defined in the project scope. Ongoing monitoring and encrypted backups depend on eligible managed hosting after configuration and operational verification. Provider charges may apply. Defect corrections follow written project terms, and no independent security certification is claimed.
Daystar's service prices and current offer terms are in the Daystar pricing section.
Base44 builds editable web applications with integrated backend services and hosts published projects. Its iOS and Android store packages wrap the published web app in a secure web view; this is distinct from independently developed native apps. Pricing lists GitHub integration on Builder and higher, while the FAQ describes code export more generally; confirm the exact export entitlement for the account plan. Builder and higher are needed to download app-store files. Usage credits, third-party services, store accounts and submission work can add cost or effort. Backup documentation lists Elite and Business/Enterprise retention, while the security page labels backup and restore Enterprise; confirm the entitlement in the actual workspace.
Lovable documents AI-assisted web applications with an integrated backend and hosting, and says customers own generated code and data. Git-based code export and external deployment are documented. Lovable Cloud charges building, hosting and app AI use through shared credits, so actual production cost depends on usage. Public docs reviewed describe web apps and did not establish native iOS / Android store packages.
Daystar hosting is optional. A compatible third-party provider may be used and external provider or usage fees may apply. The project handoff records covered services, data, retention, restore scope and operating responsibilities. No uptime SLA, unlimited storage, unlimited support or restoration-time guarantee is represented here.
Select the capabilities you need. Statuses describe published or confirmed evidence; “not verified” is not a negative rating.
Compare capabilities
Select the capabilities that matter and see what provider research confirms.
What your customers and team use. 3 selected
These are separate evidence statuses, not a provider score. Counts update as you change capabilities.
Daystar Creations
Nyza Solutions
Minoaka Media
Richburg Consulting
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| You need | Daystar CreationsBaselineDone-for-you custom development
| Nyza SolutionsCustom development provider
| Minoaka MediaCustom development provider
| Richburg ConsultingCustom development provider
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| Business website | Included Details for Business website at Daystar CreationsHide details for Business website at Daystar CreationsCustom business website | Conditional / scoped Details for Business website at Nyza SolutionsHide details for Business website at Nyza SolutionsStarter includes a 3–5 page marketing site (Spark: one landing page) Source: Nyza pricing (opens in a new tab) | Not verified Details for Business website at Minoaka MediaHide details for Business website at Minoaka MediaThe public page does not clearly state the hosting arrangement, post-delivery fix period or developer-account ownership. | Conditional / scoped Details for Business website at Richburg ConsultingHide details for Business website at Richburg ConsultingComplete includes web; Growth lists 'responsive layouts' Source: Richburg custom builds (opens in a new tab) |
| Employee workflows | Included Details for Employee workflows at Daystar CreationsHide details for Employee workflows at Daystar CreationsEmployee workflow functionality | Not verified Details for Employee workflows at Nyza SolutionsHide details for Employee workflows at Nyza SolutionsThe pricing, terms and home pages reviewed do not clearly confirm some comparison details. | Additional cost Details for Employee workflows at Minoaka MediaHide details for Employee workflows at Minoaka MediaComplex multi-role systems are scoped separately Source: Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) (opens in a new tab) | Conditional / scoped Details for Employee workflows at Richburg ConsultingHide details for Employee workflows at Richburg ConsultingGrowth lists roles, dashboards and directories Source: Richburg custom builds (opens in a new tab) |
| Customer-facing features | Included Details for Customer-facing features at Daystar CreationsHide details for Customer-facing features at Daystar CreationsCustomer-facing functionality | Not verified Details for Customer-facing features at Nyza SolutionsHide details for Customer-facing features at Nyza SolutionsThe pricing, terms and home pages reviewed do not clearly confirm some comparison details. | Conditional / scoped Details for Customer-facing features at Minoaka MediaHide details for Customer-facing features at Minoaka MediaOne primary user journey and up to two sign-in methods in the Launch Sprint scope Source: Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) (opens in a new tab) | Conditional / scoped Details for Customer-facing features at Richburg ConsultingHide details for Customer-facing features at Richburg ConsultingSign-in and directories in the tiers Source: Richburg custom builds (opens in a new tab) |
| Source-code ownership | Included Details for Source-code ownership at Daystar CreationsHide details for Source-code ownership at Daystar CreationsYou own the custom source code developed for your agreed Daystar project. The agreement identifies commissioned deliverables; pre-existing libraries, external platforms and infrastructure remain subject to their own terms. | Included Details for Source-code ownership at Nyza SolutionsHide details for Source-code ownership at Nyza SolutionsNyza says customers own project deliverables after payment; its terms distinguish these from Nyza's pre-existing tools and libraries Source: Nyza terms (opens in a new tab) | Included Details for Source-code ownership at Minoaka MediaHide details for Source-code ownership at Minoaka Media'Complete source-code ownership' Source: Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) (opens in a new tab) | Conditional / scoped Details for Source-code ownership at Richburg ConsultingHide details for Source-code ownership at Richburg ConsultingThe homepage says 'You own it,' but the compared custom-build pages do not specify source-code rights, third-party code terms or delivery; confirm ownership in writing Source: Richburg home and FAQ (opens in a new tab) |
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Custom business website
Employee workflow functionality
Customer-facing functionality
You own the custom source code developed for your agreed Daystar project. The agreement identifies commissioned deliverables; pre-existing libraries, external platforms and infrastructure remain subject to their own terms.
Starter includes a 3–5 page marketing site (Spark: one landing page)
Source: Nyza pricing (opens in a new tab)The pricing, terms and home pages reviewed do not clearly confirm some comparison details.
The pricing, terms and home pages reviewed do not clearly confirm some comparison details.
Nyza says customers own project deliverables after payment; its terms distinguish these from Nyza's pre-existing tools and libraries
Source: Nyza terms (opens in a new tab)The public page does not clearly state the hosting arrangement, post-delivery fix period or developer-account ownership.
Complex multi-role systems are scoped separately
Source: Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) (opens in a new tab)One primary user journey and up to two sign-in methods in the Launch Sprint scope
Source: Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) (opens in a new tab)'Complete source-code ownership'
Source: Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) (opens in a new tab)Complete includes web; Growth lists 'responsive layouts'
Source: Richburg custom builds (opens in a new tab)Growth lists roles, dashboards and directories
Source: Richburg custom builds (opens in a new tab)Sign-in and directories in the tiers
Source: Richburg custom builds (opens in a new tab)The homepage says 'You own it,' but the compared custom-build pages do not specify source-code rights, third-party code terms or delivery; confirm ownership in writing
Source: Richburg home and FAQ (opens in a new tab)These are separate evidence statuses, not a provider score. Not verified does not mean Not offered; Not applicable is not a missing capability. Daystar develops the selected capabilities within the agreed project requirements and scope.
03Costs
Explore one-time projects, subscriptions and platform fees over five, ten or fifteen years. Estimates show their assumptions and do not make unlike services equivalent.
Business assumptions
5-year estimate: 1 location, 3 bookable staff per location, no Daystar hosting included. Prices are held constant.
Cumulative cost graph
Daystar Custom Systems is a one-time custom project. Compare eligible subscriptions and platform fees over time. Daystar Launchpad is a separate offering; published custom-development project prices and quote status stay in the directory below.
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Daystar Launchpad · Personalized App Design Model applications
The chart shows the one-time development price without hosting. Optional Daystar hosting and other operating costs are excluded from this Launchpad estimate. Optional managed hosting is available only for eligible applications after technical review and operational verification; it is separate from development.
One-time development: $750 · Modeled optional hosting: $0/month · 5-year total: $750
Launchpad and Custom Systems have different scope; the chart is not a break-even or equivalent-service ranking. See Daystar pricing and scope · Launchpad page
The line chart models recurring costs over 5, 10 or 15 years plus selected Daystar one-time build prices. One-time developer prices and temporary project installments remain in the separate published-price comparison; subscriptions, custom projects and platform-only fees are different purchases.
Your decision, in context
Based on 1 location, 3 bookable staff per location and a 5-year view. Change an assumption above to update these insights.
01 / Ownership
The 5-year projection includes Daystar’s one-time build price without optional hosting. You own a custom deliverable, subject to the agreed scope and contract.
02 / Operating model
The lowest selected paid business-software plan models $2,691 over 5 years at these assumptions. Subscription access is a different purchase from a custom project.
03 / Scope check
Launchpad is a separate, narrower App Design Model offer. Builder lines cover platform fees only. Other developers’ published project prices and quote-only records are research, not recurring cost lines. Compare deliverables and operating responsibilities before deciding.
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Showing 28 of 28 researched providers. Published project prices, platform fees and quote-only records keep their distinct scopes.
Daystar products · Daystar baseline
United States · Not independently stated in the public pricing sources reviewed
$750 promotional one-time · planned regular price $1,200
Research checked 2026-10-14
Daystar Launchpad (one-location App Design Model offer) and Custom Systems (priced by location); distinct scopes
Official pricing evidence for Daystar Creations (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: No required software subscription. Intended hosting rates: website $20/month Launch or $25/month Plus; application Core $39/month with 2,000 credits per monthly billing cycle, Growth $89/month with 10,000 credits per monthly billing cycle, or Scale $189/month with 20,000 credits per monthly billing cycle. Inquiry-only pending cost validation and G5 approval. Optional support is separately scoped.
Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not published. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Daystar pricing and standard offering (this site) for Daystar Creations (opens in a new tab)Base44 Backup & Restore documentation for Daystar Creations (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · Bremerton, Washington
$1,999 one-time · mobile or desktop app v1
Research checked 2026-10-19
Pro one-time build ($1,999: 'Mobile or desktop app v1')
Official pricing evidence for Nyza Solutions (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: Optional Care: $49, $99 or $199/month (hours-based)
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: U.S.-based founder-led delivery; no offshore contractors stated. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Nyza pricing for Nyza Solutions (opens in a new tab)Nyza terms for Nyza Solutions (opens in a new tab)Nyza home for Nyza Solutions (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania service market; legal headquarters address not published
$2,750 fixed one-time price
Research checked 2026-10-19
Launch Sprint (one focused iPhone app)
Official pricing evidence for Minoaka Media (opens in a new tab)Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Founder-led; exact team geography not stated. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Minoaka Media (pricing and FAQ on home page) for Minoaka Media (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · Orlando, Florida
$6,500–$14,000 published range
Research checked 2026-10-19
Standalone Business Utility App $6,500–$14,000 (5–8 screens, no website); website, backend and dashboard are separate scope/prices
Official pricing evidence for ArdinGate Studios (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: Optional ArdinGate website hosting plans $60 / $100 / $180 per month; optional app maintenance $150–$300/month
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: U.S. location stated; staff geography not separately disclosed. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
ArdinGate pricing (websites, software, hosting) for ArdinGate Studios (opens in a new tab)ArdinGate Studios app pricing for ArdinGate Studios (opens in a new tab)ArdinGate terms for ArdinGate Studios (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · Charlotte, North Carolina
$1,999 fixed one-time
Research checked 2026-10-19
Custom build: Growth ($3,499) with optional AppCare ($99/month)
Official pricing evidence for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: AppCare $99/month: hosting, maintenance, updates and support; optional on custom builds
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Not separately stated; U.S. business address published. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Richburg custom builds for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)Richburg AppCare for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)Richburg app-development options and app-store scope for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)Richburg AppForge Architect custom-build terms for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)Richburg home and FAQ for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)Richburg terms for Richburg Consulting (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · No single headquarters city designated; offices in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, New York and San Diego
Typically $10,000–$100,000+ by app type
Research checked 2026-10-19
Published typical custom-app range: $10,000–$100,000+ across app types; fixed scope and price follow discovery
Official pricing evidence for AppMakers USA (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: The official service page reviewed does not state a standard required subscription, hosting or maintenance price
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Developer team stated to work from the four U.S. offices; senior product leadership is U.S.-based. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
AppMakers USA mobile app services, pricing and locations for AppMakers USA (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · Greenville, South Carolina
$1,700 fixed · one week
Research checked 2026-10-19
Published scopes: Impact Week $1,700 · SolutionLab $6,900 · TractionLab $93,450 for 90 days; full engagements depend on scope
Official pricing evidence for Designli (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: No standard monthly software subscription price is stated for commissioned development
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Not separately stated. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Designli published 2026 process and pricing for Designli (opens in a new tab)Designli Greenville headquarters and services for Designli (opens in a new tab)Designli custom software and mobile app services for Designli (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · U.S. headquarters location is not stated consistently; current official pages list a Rockville, Maryland office and older pages identify Silver Spring / Washington, D.C.
No standard subscription charge is stated; team or project billing depends on the proposal
Research checked 2026-10-19
Custom project estimate by scope; senior delivery and client management in the U.S., with engineering team also in India
Official pricing evidence for Simpalm (opens in a new tab)Fixed-cost estimates are prepared for a defined scope; no current provider-specific amount or project range was verified on its official service pages.
Recurring cost: No standard subscription charge is stated; team or project billing depends on the proposal
Custom quote required; no fabricated total
Delivery team: U.S. senior client team plus Simpalm's offshore development team in India. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Simpalm company, U.S. offices and engagement models for Simpalm (opens in a new tab)Simpalm U.S. leadership and offshore delivery team for Simpalm (opens in a new tab)U.S. custom developers
United States · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Typically $25,000–$50,000+ per project
Research checked 2026-10-19
MVP development typically $25,000–$50,000+; development proposals usually start at $7,500/month for a defined project engagement
Official pricing evidence for Chop Dawg (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: Development projects usually start at $7,500/month for the active project engagement; duration is proposal-specific and is not a perpetual subscription
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Full-time distributed staff in the United States, Brazil and Pakistan. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Chop Dawg published project budgets for Chop Dawg (opens in a new tab)Chop Dawg headquarters and team locations for Chop Dawg (opens in a new tab)Other research
India · India; city not verified in the official pages reviewed
$750 one-time published tier
Research checked 2026-10-19
Business App $750 and SaaS App $1,750; its page conflicts on the standard app screen cap (6 in the summary/order listing; 8 in the package detail)
Official pricing evidence for Blogrator (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: No required monthly software subscription price is published; the provider says needed hosting and app-store developer fees are paid separately by the customer.
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Not independently stated. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Blogrator pricing for Blogrator (opens in a new tab)Blogrator mobile app development for Blogrator (opens in a new tab)Blogrator home for Blogrator (opens in a new tab)Blogrator terms for Blogrator (opens in a new tab)Other research
United Arab Emirates · Dubai; official materials also identify an Indian branch
$1,800–$2,500 published project range
Research checked 2026-10-19
Scale tier ($1,800–$2,500): the tier that lists iOS + Android, admin panel and roles
Official pricing evidence for PINCLER (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: None required; optional care plans 'start at $99' (contents not described)
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Dubai / India geography stated; individual delivery locations not verified. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
PINCLER pricing for PINCLER (opens in a new tab)PINCLER terms for PINCLER (opens in a new tab)PINCLER home for PINCLER (opens in a new tab)Other research
India · Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Starting at ₹50,000 (INR)
Research checked 2026-10-19
Current listed service starting prices (INR): websites ₹8,000; mobile apps ₹50,000; SaaS ₹1,00,000.
Official pricing evidence for Unyrise Tech (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: Current official pages reviewed do not state a standard monthly maintenance or hosting price
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: India; exact staff geography not disclosed. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Unyrise pricing page for Unyrise Tech (opens in a new tab)Current Unyrise homepage and service starting prices for Unyrise Tech (opens in a new tab)Unyrise terms for Unyrise Tech (opens in a new tab)Unyrise FAQ for Unyrise Tech (opens in a new tab)Other research
India · India; city not verified in the official pages reviewed
$2,999–$15,000 published range
Research checked 2026-10-13
React Native app ($2,999–$15,000) with Business website ($799–$3,000) priced separately
Official pricing evidence for Kwebby (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: No monthly fee for keeping a project online; hosting paid directly to providers (~$5–$30/month for a small site)
Project price only; not a multiyear projection
Delivery team: Not independently stated. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Kwebby pricing for Kwebby (opens in a new tab)Kwebby React Native app development for Kwebby (opens in a new tab)Other research
India · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Optional retainer $399 (or $799 for two requests at once)
Research checked 2026-10-19
Production AI agents and automation; published offers do not define a comparable multi-platform business-software package.
Official pricing evidence for GrahAI Systems (opens in a new tab)The official homepage and pricing page describe different starting ranges and packages; a supported mobile-app project price is not settled.
Recurring cost: Optional retainer $399 (or $799 for two requests at once)
No numerical total until the pricing record is resolved
Delivery team: India; exact staff geography not disclosed. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
GrahAI Systems pricing for GrahAI Systems (opens in a new tab)GrahAI Systems home for GrahAI Systems (opens in a new tab)Other research
United States · Panama City, Florida
Websites from $49/month include a care plan; no required subscription is stated for custom software projects
Research checked 2026-10-14
Possible match: Seibs Management Co, a Panama City, Florida studio. Its official site lists custom web applications from $1,500 and web/mobile platforms from $2,000.
Official pricing evidence for Seibs Management Co (possible match) (opens in a new tab)The identified Florida company publishes project starting prices, but its match to the original unlinked research listing is unconfirmed; no price is attributed to this record.
Recurring cost: Websites from $49/month include a care plan; no required subscription is stated for custom software projects
No numerical total until the pricing record is resolved
Delivery team: Not stated; original unlinked listing match remains uncertain. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Seibs Management Co services and pricing for Seibs Management Co (possible match) (opens in a new tab)Seibs Management Co home for Seibs Management Co (possible match) (opens in a new tab)Seibs founder contact page for Seibs Management Co (possible match) (opens in a new tab)Other research
United States · Homestead, Florida contact location; headquarters not expressly identified
Package-specific monthly plan: $99, $149 or $249; homepage associates these with hosting and ongoing service
Research checked 2026-10-19
Current homepage packages: Starter $1,995 + $99/month, Pro $4,995 + $149/month, and Custom from $8,000 + $249/month
Official pricing evidence for Omnia Data Tech (opens in a new tab)The current package pricing and older booking-app license terms describe different purchase and ownership models; the charge cannot be safely classified as subscription, hosting or optional maintenance.
Recurring cost: Package-specific monthly plan: $99, $149 or $249; homepage associates these with hosting and ongoing service
No numerical total until the pricing record is resolved
Delivery team: Not stated. Location evidence status: verified-or-source-attributed.
Omnia Data Tech current home, package prices and contact for Omnia Data Tech (opens in a new tab)Omnia booking-apps page (older published licensing terms) for Omnia Data Tech (opens in a new tab)Other research
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
None stated; 12 months of support included, paid support after
Research checked 2026-10-12
Tier 2: Web + Mobile Apps (a freelance-marketplace clone, not a salon or business system)
Official pricing evidence for Best Freelancer Script (opens in a new tab)Recurring cost: None stated; 12 months of support included, paid support after
No numerical total until the pricing record is resolved
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Best Freelancer Script home and FAQ for Best Freelancer Script (opens in a new tab)Best Freelancer Script terms for Best Freelancer Script (opens in a new tab)Best Freelancer Script contact page for Best Freelancer Script (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
$10/month for each extra bookable calendar, up to seven licenses; no added calendar fee above seven
Research checked 2026-10-14
One Location plan
Official pricing evidence for Vagaro (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Vagaro pricing for Vagaro (opens in a new tab)Vagaro plans and premium features for Vagaro (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
$29.99/month plus $20/month per extra user; payment processing fees apply
Research checked 2026-10-12
Single subscription ('all features included')
Official pricing evidence for Booksy (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Booksy pricing for Booksy (opens in a new tab)Booksy features for Booksy (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Subscription per location; payments processing adds a rate plus $0.10–$0.30 per transaction
Research checked 2026-10-14
Starter, Accelerate and Ultimate (Accelerate and Ultimate are quote-based)
Official pricing evidence for Mindbody (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Mindbody pricing for Mindbody (opens in a new tab)Mindbody US pricing post (Oct 2, 2026) for Mindbody (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Subscription; plus payment processing (online 2.79% + $0.20) and per-message fees
Research checked 2026-10-14
Independent and Team plans
Official pricing evidence for Fresha (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Fresha pricing for Fresha (opens in a new tab)Fresha for business for Fresha (opens in a new tab)Fresha help center (client export) for Fresha (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Appointments: Free $0 · Plus $49/month/location · Premium $149/month/location
Research checked 2026-10-19
Square Appointments (Free, Plus, Premium)
Official pricing evidence for Square (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Square Appointments pricing for Square (opens in a new tab)Square Bookings API: create and manage bookings for Square (opens in a new tab)Square plans press release (Oct 6, 2025) for Square (opens in a new tab)Square terms (UA) for Square (opens in a new tab)Square sales and support contact for Square (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Subscription; payment processing flat 2.6%
Research checked 2026-10-14
Beauty & Wellness: Standard, Gold and Platinum
Official pricing evidence for GlossGenius (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
GlossGenius pricing for GlossGenius (opens in a new tab)GlossGenius terms for GlossGenius (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Subscription per location; Forms add-on from $65/month per location
Research checked 2026-10-12
Essentials, Premier, Prestige (Enterprise by quote)
Official pricing evidence for Boulevard (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Boulevard pricing for Boulevard (opens in a new tab)Boulevard terms for Boulevard (opens in a new tab)Boulevard security for Boulevard (opens in a new tab)Business software subscriptions
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Subscription; voice, SMS and messaging usage is billed by consumption, with optional base packs
Research checked 2026-10-14
Quote-based plans
Official pricing evidence for Zenoti (opens in a new tab)Quote required for the provider's business-software subscription; no recurring amount is modeled.
Recurring cost: Subscription; voice, SMS and messaging usage is billed by consumption, with optional base packs
Custom quote required; no fabricated total
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Zenoti pricing, plans and FAQs for Zenoti (opens in a new tab)Zenoti platform features for Zenoti (opens in a new tab)Zenoti security for Zenoti (opens in a new tab)Zenoti trust center for Zenoti (opens in a new tab)Zenoti contact page for Zenoti (opens in a new tab)No-code app-building platforms
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Subscription includes hosting, push notifications, updates and app-submission support
Research checked 2026-10-13
Content App Premium for native iOS and Android publishing
Official pricing evidence for GoodBarber (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
GoodBarber content-app pricing and features for GoodBarber (opens in a new tab)GoodBarber 2026 U.S. plan prices for GoodBarber (opens in a new tab)GoodBarber code ownership and portability for GoodBarber (opens in a new tab)AI app-building platforms
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Platform hosting is included; plan credits and third-party services can add cost
Research checked 2026-10-14
Builder plan for month-to-month cost model; Builder or higher is required for downloadable App Store / Google Play bundles
Official pricing evidence for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Base44 plans and pricing for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Base44 pricing details (monthly and annual rates) for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Base44 website builder and hosting for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Base44 platform security for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Base44 Backup & Restore documentation for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Submitting Base44 apps to the app stores for Base44 (opens in a new tab)Base44 GitHub integration for Base44 (opens in a new tab)AI app-building platforms
Country not verified · Not verified in the official pages reviewed
Cloud hosting, AI features and building share usage credits; actual costs vary by usage
Research checked 2026-10-14
Pro plan for the month-to-month cost model; app-builder and cloud features are credit-metered
Official pricing evidence for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Numeric projection available under calculator assumptions
Delivery team: Not stated in the official pages reviewed. Location evidence status: not-verified.
Lovable plans, credits and pricing for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Lovable platform overview and certifications for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Lovable Cloud backend and usage for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Lovable GitHub export and sync for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Lovable security overview and RLS guidance for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Lovable security and compliance for Lovable (opens in a new tab)Daystar Creations
$3,500
One-time custom software development price
Daystar designs, builds and delivers your agreed custom software system. No required Daystar software subscription.
Lowest eligible paid subscription
$44.85/month
Fresha · recurring software access
About $2,691 over 5 years, before unmodeled fees. This is a subscription, not a custom-built system.
Business software subscription
Selected-period context
60 months
A projection of today’s published prices held constant. A project and a subscription have different scope, deliverables, labor and operating responsibilities.
Fresha has the lowest modeled paid subscription total for this selection. Compare matching scope and labor before deciding.
Scroll or swipe sideways to see every column.
| Option | Upfront | Monthly | 5-year est. total | Daystar break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daystar CreationsBaselineDone-for-you custom development | $3,500 | $0Hosting optional, not selected | $3,500One-time price plus any selected hosting | BaselineOther options are compared against this one. |
| VagaroBusiness software subscription | None publishedNo setup fee listed | $50 | $3,000Subscription cost from published prices | Month 70 (beyond 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 70 — beyond the selected 5 years. |
| BooksyBusiness software subscription | None publishedNo setup fee listed | $69.99 | $4,199.40Subscription cost from published prices | Month 51 (within 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 51 — within the selected 5 years. |
| FreshaBusiness software subscription | None publishedNo setup fee listed | $44.85 | $2,691Lowest paid subscriptionSubscription cost from published prices | Month 79 (beyond 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 79 — beyond the selected 5 years. |
| BoulevardBusiness software subscription | None publishedNo setup fee listed | $143 | $8,580Subscription cost from published prices | Month 25 (within 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 25 — within the selected 5 years. |
| MindbodyBusiness software subscription | $0 | $79 | $4,740Estimate: includes assumptions | Month 45 (within 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 45 — within the selected 5 years. |
| GlossGenius · Gold planBusiness software subscription | None publishedNo setup fee listed | $56 | $3,360Subscription cost from published prices | Month 63 (beyond 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 63 — beyond the selected 5 years. |
| Square · Plus planBusiness software subscription | No separate setup fee published | $49 | $2,940Subscription cost from published prices | Month 72 (beyond 5 years)Break-even estimated at month 72 — beyond the selected 5 years. |
Break-even is the first month Daystar’s modeled cumulative cost is at or below an option’s, searched across the full 15-year horizon. Results are estimates, not guarantees; the options have different scope.
These show platform-only subscriptions for creating and operating software, matching the builder lines in the graph. They exclude professional configuration, commissioned development labor, usage beyond plan allowances and other operating services, so they do not enter the finished business-software ranking or project crossover.
| Platform and plan | Rate used in projection | 5-year platform fees |
|---|---|---|
| GoodBarber · Content App PremiumNo-code app-building platformNative iOS and Android publishing; 3 staff accounts and 30,000 monthly push notifications. Content app, not a booking suite.Official pricing for GoodBarber (opens in a new tab) | $55/month equivalentannual prepayment ($660/year) | $3,300 |
| Base44 · BuilderAI app-building platform250 message credits and 10,000 integration credits per monthOfficial pricing for Base44 (opens in a new tab) | $50/monthmonth-to-month | $3,000 |
| Lovable · ProAI app-building platform100 monthly plan credits, daily build grants and a 20-credit monthly Cloud grantOfficial pricing for Lovable (opens in a new tab) | $25/monthmonth-to-month | $1,500 |
These are the same platform-fee models shown in the graph. Monthly billed plans stay month-to-month; GoodBarber uses its published annual prepayment shown as a monthly cost equivalent. Prices are held constant for 5 years. Developer labor, third-party services, app-store accounts and ongoing operations are not included.
Model coverage. The graph includes 7 modeled business-software subscription providers and 3 platform-fee providers, plus Daystar Custom Systems and Launchpad when eligible. Those are 12 competitor and Daystar-offer series in total. One-time project prices and temporary project installments are not treated as multiyear recurring totals. 11 custom developers have a published project price or range; 1 requires a quote and 3 has insufficient or conflicting price evidence. Every one of the 28 researched provider records appears in the synchronized price comparison directory: 17 featured and 10 secondary.
Assumptions. Subscription totals use linked official list prices with monthly billing and no promotions, taxes, or annual discounts unless stated. Totals exclude processing, messaging, hardware, add-ons, app-store accounts, storage, optional support and custom scope. Daystar hosting is modeled once per deployment; service limits and operating costs depend on the selected host.
Projection limits. The 5-, 10- and 15-year totals hold today’s prices constant and assume no inflation or price changes. Real prices, staffing, locations and needs may change; no future price or free multi-year hosting, maintenance, upgrades or support is guaranteed.
Daystar Creations
Hosting with another provider is not included in this figure. Its cost depends on the provider you choose.
Vagaro
Vagaro lists a $10 monthly charge for each additional bookable calendar, up to seven licenses; additional licenses above seven have no added calendar fee.
Payment processing, text marketing and optional branded-app or website charges are not included.
Booksy
Payment processing and the Boost new-client fee are not included.
The pricing page does not show a branded app or website option, so none is included.
Fresha
Payment processing, per-message fees, the marketplace new-client commission and the Smart Website add-on ($15.95/month) are not included.
Teams over 20 members are quoted (Enterprise).
Boulevard
Add-ons such as Forms ($65/month per location) and usage-based texting are not included.
Mindbody
Mindbody publishes a $79/month U.S. starting price per location. The exact quote depends on plan, products and services; this is a starting-price estimate, not a full quote.
GlossGenius · Gold plan
The $28 Standard plan does not publish a staff limit, so this estimate uses Gold for teams of up to 9 and Platinum for teams of 10 or more. The pricing page also invites multi-location businesses to contact sales; this estimate uses its published 15% additional-location discount and may differ from a final quote.
Square · Plus plan
Square Appointments Free is a genuine $0 monthly subscription tier; Plus and Premium are charged per location. Processing, gift-card loading, messaging overages and other listed fees are excluded.
Daystar Launchpad
Optional Daystar hosting and other operating costs are excluded from this Launchpad estimate. Optional managed hosting is available only for eligible applications after technical review and operational verification; it is separate from development.
GoodBarber
Platform subscription spending only. This is not the cost of a completed commissioned application.
Base44
Platform subscription spending only. This is not the cost of a completed commissioned application.
Lovable
Platform subscription spending only. This is not the cost of a completed commissioned application.
Choose your next step
Explore Launchpad’s App Design Model, discuss a separately scoped Custom Systems project, or ask Daystar which approach fits your requirements.
04Find your fit
Answer practical questions about your business and see which software approaches may suit it. No email is needed to get a result.
Find your fit / Software mission assessment
12 questions
Answer a short questionnaire to compare custom development, subscriptions and app-building platforms against what you described. Your result stays in this browser. Contact details are never required to see a recommendation.
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05Daystar pricing
Choose between Launchpad's App Design Model process and separately scoped Custom Systems. Hosting and third-party charges are separate.
A. Daystar Launchpad
A customer-specific application based on an App Design Model, personalized with your business details and brand. The selected App Design Model shapes the scope and available features; this is a personalized, model-based service, not a bespoke Custom Systems project.
The Launchpad promotional price covers the agreed base scope. Separate third-party costs, eligible hosting and optional services are confirmed with the project scope.
Delivery estimate
Estimated production delivery is 4–8 weeks after full payment and required materials are received.
The intended production approach is React + Capacitor for iOS and Android. Packaging and store readiness are confirmed for the selected model and scope; they are not certified for every application.
Daystar assists with store submissions through developer accounts owned by the customer. Account fees, store fees and third-party charges are separate; store approval is not guaranteed.
B. Daystar Custom Systems · bespoke development, by location
Pricing is based on the number of business locations, not on software functionality. Every package is the same complete Daystar offering.
| Package | Locations | One-time |
|---|---|---|
| The Founding 5Limited to five businesses | 1 | Regular $3,500$2,500 promotionalSave $1,000 |
| Business Launch System | 1 | $3,500 |
| Business Growth System | 2 | $5,000 |
| Multi-Location Enterprise Growth System | 3 | Regular $7,500$6,500 promotionalSave $1,000 |
| 4 or more locations | 4+ | Custom quote |
Standard setup in every development package
Application monitoring
Monitoring setup is part of the agreed supported deployment. Intended Core hosting ($39/month) includes basic application resource monitoring only after operational verification; no 24/7 human response or response time is promised. Website plans have their own documented availability-check scope.
Business data export
Setup covers agreed business records in standard formats. Export categories and application access checks are documented at handoff.
Backup and recovery
Setup covers the agreed backup scope and a safe recovery test. Scheduled encrypted application backups are part of intended Core hosting ($39/month) only after configuration and restore verification. Website plans are not an application backup service; provider storage and usage fees are separate.
Separate hosting services
Straightforward business websites do not need a full application hosting plan. The prices below are intended monthly rates; plans are inquiry-only while costs, resource limits and G5 approval remain pending.
Website hosting
Website Launch · $20/month
Website Plus · $25/month
No application database or integration credits.
Application hosting
Core · $39/month · 2,000 credits per monthly billing cycle
Growth · $89/month · 10,000 credits per monthly billing cycle
Scale · $189/month · 20,000 credits per monthly billing cycle
Enterprise · Custom monthly pricing · Negotiated in a written agreement
Enterprise: custom price and negotiated monthly credits.
External provider, storage, domain, AI and third-party charges may apply. No service is active until the scope is approved, configured and operationally verified. Compare hosting plans.
Corrections for covered software defects
Daystar stands behind the custom software it delivers. Corrections for defects covered by your written project terms are separate from new features, enhancements, and ongoing support services.
Launchpad and Custom Systems are two different services. Launchpad is a defined App Design Model process; Custom Systems is bespoke development. The provider and feature research above describes Custom Systems only.
Scroll or swipe sideways to compare the two service scopes.
| Scope | Daystar Launchpad | Daystar Custom Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Product shape | Personalized from a selected App Design Model; two design variations are prepared for customer selection. | Designed and engineered around a separately agreed project scope. |
| Customization | Bounded by the selected model and approved scope; additional work is separately scoped. | Broader customization of workflows, architecture and integrations. |
| Payment and delivery | Full payment follows selection and written scope approval. Production is estimated at 4–8 weeks after payment and required materials. | Schedule and payment terms depend on the custom project agreement. |
| Mobile and store support | Intended for iOS and Android using React + Capacitor, with assisted submissions through customer-owned developer accounts. Model readiness is confirmed per scope. | Mobile platform and store responsibilities are defined in the project scope. |
| Source-code handoff | Agreed customer-specific source code is delivered as described in the approved scope. | Custom source code is covered by the Custom Systems project agreement. |
| Hosting | Optional managed hosting is available only for eligible applications after technical review and operational verification; it is separate from development. | Optional hosting depends on the selected deployment and operating scope. |
| Guide research | A distinct Daystar service; its capabilities are not substituted for the Daystar Custom Systems provider column. | This is the Daystar offer represented in the provider research and capability comparison. |
Choose your next step
Start a Launchpad request for a model-based app, or talk with Daystar about a bespoke Custom Systems project. If a subscription fits better, the comparison and recommendation above can help you move forward confidently.
