How much doessoftware cost in Quebec?
The ranges the market publishes, with sources. These are not our prices: they are an honest baseline for budgeting before you ask for quotes.
01Calculator
Estimate your projectin two choices.
Range published by the market
$40,000 – $80,000
Typical timeline : 3 to 5 months
- Estimated yearly maintenance
- $6,000 – $16,000
- 15 to 20% of the initial cost per year, per Bolle and Modall.
- What this budget represents
- 160 – 640 hours
- at a Quebec agency rate ($125 to $250/h, per Bolle)
Source : Modall — SaaS Development Cost Canada (2026) (2025-12-13)
These are ranges published by third parties, not a Maison GR quote. Your real project depends on its scope: a 30-minute call is enough to pin it down.
Get an estimate for my project02Ranges
What the marketpublishes.
SaaS
| Level | Typical scope | Range (CAD) | Timeline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype or micro-SaaS | One core function, to test an idea. | $15,000 – $30,000 | 4 to 8 weeks | Modall |
| Market-ready MVP | Accounts, subscriptions, dashboard, first paying customers. | $40,000 – $80,000 | 3 to 5 months | Modall |
| Scaling SaaS product | Roles, integrations, advanced billing, scale. | $80,000 – $150,000 | 6 to 9 months | Modall |
| Enterprise platform | Multi-tenant, compliance, SSO, marketplace. | $150,000 – $500,000 | 9 to 12+ months | Modall |
Mobile apps
Artificial intelligence projects
| Level | Typical scope | Range (CAD) | Timeline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI assistant or chatbot | An assistant connected to your documents or support. | $25,000 – $60,000 | — | Apptunix |
| Basic AI software | One AI feature at the heart of a product. | $30,000 – $60,000 | — | Apptunix |
| Mid-level AI software | Several AI features, integrations, quality evaluation. | $60,000 – $120,000 | — | Apptunix |
| Enterprise AI platform | Sensitive data, governance, high availability. | $120,000 – $300,000 | — | Apptunix |
Websites and web portals
04What moves the price
Six decisionsthat set the budget.
The scope of the first version
Every feature added before launch is paid twice: once to build, then in maintenance. A tight MVP costs less and learns faster.
The number of platforms
Web only, mobile only, or both. Bolle notes that a hybrid approach cuts cost by about 30 to 40% compared with two native apps.
Integrations
Payments, CRM, accounting, existing systems: each connection adds edge cases to test and monitor.
Data and compliance
Personal or health information requires a privacy impact assessment (Quebec's Law 25), encryption and access logs.
Artificial intelligence
An AI feature adds data preparation, quality evaluation, and model usage costs that grow with usage.
Team and contract model
Agency, freelancer or in-house team; fixed price or hourly. The lowest rate is not the lowest cost if the project has to be rebuilt.
05Recurring costs
What people forgetto budget.
Maintenance
15 to 20% of the initial cost per year (Bolle, Modall): updates, security, fixes.
Hosting
For a new SaaS, $50 to $100 per month for the first 1,000 users, per Modall.
App stores
Apple developer account: about US$99 per year. Google Play: about US$25, once (Bolle).
06Frequently asked questions
The questionswe get asked.
01How much does a SaaS MVP cost in Canada?
Modall publishes CA$40,000 to $80,000 for a market-ready MVP over 3 to 5 months, and $15,000 to $30,000 for a prototype or micro-SaaS over 4 to 8 weeks.
02How much does a mobile app cost in Quebec?
Per Bolle (July 2026 update): $15,000 to $30,000 for a simple app, $30,000 to $70,000 for medium complexity, and $100,000+ for a complex app. Clutch puts most Montreal agency projects between $40,000 and $150,000.
03What is an agency's hourly rate in Quebec?
Bolle reports $125 to $250 per hour for a local agency and $80 to $160 for a senior freelance developer. Clutch reports $90 to $160 for most Montreal app agencies.
04Are these Maison GR's prices?
No. They are ranges published by third parties, cited with their dates. Maison GR gives you a written estimate after a 30-minute scoping call.
05Can part of the project be funded?
Sometimes. Some development work may qualify for the federal SR&ED program or NRC IRAP support. Our funding guide explains who qualifies and under what conditions.
Sources
- Bolle — Combien coûte une application mobile au Québec en 2026 ? (2026-07-01)
- Modall — SaaS Development Cost Canada (2026) (2025-12-13)
- Clutch — Top App Development Agencies in Montreal (2026-10-15)
- Apptunix — AI Software Development Cost in Canada (2026-08-20)
- H1 Site — Combien coûte un site web au Québec (2026-03-16)
Figures read on each source page on 2026-10-15.
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