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# What a good software quotation should include

A quotation is the first piece of software work you receive. If it is vague, the project will be too.

By the ESSENSE team · Last updated 31 October 2026

## 1. The problem being solved
One or two sentences, in business language. If the quotation does not mention your problem, the team may not have understood it.

## 2. The first version’s features, in plain words
Each feature described so you can check it yourself when it is delivered.

## 3. What is not included
Clear exclusions prevent most disputes later.

## 4. A timeline in stages
Each stage ends with working software you can see and test.

## 5. Payments tied to working software
Pay for results you can see, not only for time spent.

## 6. Ownership of code and data
Who owns what, and what you receive at the end of the project.

## 7. Support after launch
Hosting, backups, fixes and changes: what is included, for how long, and what costs extra.

At ESSENSE, you receive a written quotation covering these points before any work begins.

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- [How much does custom software development cost in India?](https://www.essense.co.in/answers/custom-software-development-cost-india/)

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