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Software License Agreement Drafting Cost (2026)

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What Does It Cost to draft a Software Licensing Agreement?

Based on recent projects completed on ContractsCounsel, the average flat fee to draft a software licensing agreement is $1380.00 on a flat fee basis. These cost points come from recent software license agreement projects on the ContractsCounsel platform and are averages from across all US states.

ContractsCounsel is one of the largest online legal marketplaces, with over 1,000 verified attorneys. Many of these lawyers help clients with drafting tasks related to software licensing agreement projects — ensuring legal terms are properly structured and risks are clearly understood.

Average Cost Data from Lawyers on ContractsCounsel

All Software Licensing Agreement Projects:
$1120.00
Drafting a Software Licensing Agreement:
$1380.00

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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