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Questions founders ask us

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FAQ

Cost and pricing

How much does it cost to build an app or software with Lobhari?

Every project is quoted by scope and timeline, so there is no fixed rate card. As a guide, a lean first version (MVP) starts from ₹14,999 for a business website, ₹39,999 for an e-commerce store, ₹79,999 for an Android + iOS app and ₹1,49,999 for a taxi or delivery-style app. Use our estimator for a rough range, then we confirm a fixed price after a free 30-minute call.

Why are you more affordable than agencies in Bengaluru, Mumbai or Delhi?

Our core team works from Bhubaneswar, where office rent and living costs are lower than in the metros. We use the same modern stack and engineering practices as metro agencies; the saving comes from our cost base, not from cutting corners, and we pass it on to you.

Is the price fixed, or will it keep increasing?

For the scope we agree in writing, the price and timeline are fixed. If you want to add something new midway, we estimate it separately and you decide whether to add it now or later. There are no surprise bills.

How do payments work?

We usually split payments into milestones tied to working demos, for example an advance to start, part-payments as agreed features are demonstrated, and the balance at launch. You always see working software before the next payment.

FAQ

Timelines and process

How long does it take to build my product?

A business website takes 1–2 weeks, an e-commerce store 3–4 weeks, a web app or dashboard 4–6 weeks, an Android + iOS app 6–8 weeks and a taxi or delivery-style platform 8–12 weeks. We share a week-by-week plan before we start, and you see a working demo every week.

How will I know what is happening during the project?

You get a weekly working demo, a shared project board and a single point of contact on WhatsApp or email. You never have to chase us for an update.

Do I need to be technical to work with you?

No. Most of our conversations are about your business, your customers and your workflow. We translate that into the technical plan and explain any decision you need to make in plain language.

FAQ

Ownership, NDA and security

Who owns the code and intellectual property?

You do, 100%. The source code, designs, database and all intellectual property belong to you once the project is paid for. Everything lives in repositories and cloud accounts in your name, so you are never locked in to us.

Will you sign an NDA?

Yes. We are happy to sign a mutual NDA before you share any details of your idea. Just ask on the first call and we will send one, or sign yours.

How do you keep my data and my users' data safe?

We follow secure defaults: encrypted connections, hashed passwords, role-based access, regular backups and the principle of least privilege on servers. We also design for India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, such as collecting only what you need and giving users a way to request deletion.

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Technology

Which technology will you use for my project?

We pick the stack that fits your product and budget, not the one that is trendy. Typically that means Next.js and React for web, Flutter or React Native for mobile, Node.js, Java or Python for the backend, PostgreSQL for data, and AWS, Google Cloud or Firebase for hosting. We explain the choice and its trade-offs before we start.

Can you take over an app someone else built?

Yes. We start with a short code and infrastructure audit, tell you honestly what is healthy and what is risky, and then fix, stabilise and keep improving it.

Can you add AI to my existing product?

Yes. We add practical AI features such as chatbots trained on your documents, smart search, document reading and workflow automation, using providers like OpenAI or open-source models depending on cost and privacy needs.

FAQ

After launch

What happens after my app launches?

Every project includes a free bug-fix support period after launch (currently 30 days). During that time we fix any defect in what we built at no cost. After that you can continue with a monthly maintenance plan or call us only when you need us.

Will you help me publish on the Play Store and App Store?

Yes. We prepare the store listings, screenshots and privacy details, and handle submission and review on your developer accounts, so the apps are published in your name.

Do you offer hosting and maintenance?

We set up hosting on your own cloud account and can maintain it for you: updates, monitoring, backups, security patches and small improvements on a monthly plan.

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