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What Founders Need to Know About Software Maintenance Costs
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What Founders Need to Know About Software Maintenance Costs

A founder-focused guide to software maintenance costs: what to expect, what drives cost, and how to budget for ongoing support.

Maintenance costs typically run 15-25% of initial build annually. Budget for it from day one.Short answer: Bugs, security, dependencies, hosting, small changes. 15-25% of build cost per year.Strong maintenance planning comes from budgeting early and separating maintenance from new features.
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Pritam Nandi

Founder – PrilixLabs

3/20/2026

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