Software Development Agreement pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: August 13, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a software development agreement through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 641 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $930, representing an estimated 63% savings compared to traditional law firm pricing.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
ContractsCounsel Avg Bid
$930
Software Development Agreement bids by service type
Drafting a software development agreement
Bids to draft a software development agreement average $1,060, based on 326 bids.
Review a software development agreement
Bids to review a software development agreement average $790, based on 315 bids.
Software Development Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 641 | $930 | $1,060 | $790 |
| California | 176 | $980 | $1,090 | $820 |
| Texas | 63 | $870 | $1,030 | $840 |
| Florida | 61 | $880 | $1,180 | $690 |
| Washington | 45 | $970 | $1,120 | $840 |
| Pennsylvania | 42 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $710 |
| Delaware | 35 | $930 | $1,240 | $770 |
| New York | 31 | $830 | $910 | $670 |
| Ohio | 17 | $720 | $940 | $600 |
| Alabama | 16 | $910 | $1,000 | $490 |
| Maryland | 16 | $930 | $930 | – |
| Arizona | 14 | $1,000 | $930 | $1,030 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $860 | – | $860 |
| Iowa | 12 | $890 | – | $890 |
| Utah | 12 | $700 | $700 | – |
| Minnesota | 11 | $1,030 | $1,030 | – |
| New Jersey | 11 | $1,530 | $1,530 | – |
| Virginia | 11 | $650 | – | $650 |
| New Hampshire | 10 | $820 | $820 | – |
| Tennessee | 10 | $890 | – | $890 |
| Colorado · | 8 | $910 | – | $910 |
| Michigan · | 8 | $1,220 | $1,220 | – |
| Hawaii · | 6 | $810 | $810 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed software development agreement projects, see our software development agreement cost guide.
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Draft Software Development Agreement in Florida
$599 - $2,000
10
Draft Software Development Agreement in Pennsylvania
$599 - $2,000
18
Draft Software Development Agreement in California
$850 - $2,000
13
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Counsel
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Software Development Agreement in Minnesota
$249 - $2,000
11
Draft Software Development Agreement in Michigan
$700 - $1,000
5
Draft Software Development Agreement in Pennsylvania
$499 - $2,750
15
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Draft Software Development Agreement in New Hampshire
$325 - $1,399
10
Draft Software Development Agreement in California
$325 - $1,750
19
Draft Software Development Agreement in Maryland
$400 - $1,399
16
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Attorney
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Patent Attorney
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Principal
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Startup Attorney
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Software Development Agreement in California
$495 - $1,399
14
Draft Software Development Agreement in New York
$600 - $1,500
7
Draft Software Development Agreement in New York
$500 - $1,900
14
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Draft Software Development Agreement in Florida
$599 - $2,000
11
Draft Software Development Agreement in Alabama
$495 - $1,499
13
Draft Software Development Agreement in Wyoming
$850 - $1,399
2
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Attorney
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Legal Counsel
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Owner
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Software Development Agreement in California
$499 - $2,499
12
Draft Software Development Agreement in California
$850 - $3,750
8
Draft Software Development Agreement in Texas
$250 - $1,399
5
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Draft Software Development Agreement in Delaware
$800 - $2,800
8
Draft Software Development Agreement in Washington
$800 - $2,150
11
Draft Software Development Agreement in Ohio
$850 - $999
6
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner Attorney
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney at Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Software Development Agreement in California
$300 - $1,500
13
Draft Software Development Agreement in Utah
$385 - $1,000
12
Review Software Development Agreement in Tennessee
$400 - $2,000
10
8
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Review Software Development Agreement in Colorado
$400 - $999
4
3
Review Software Development Agreement in Florida
$500 - $1,500
6
10
Review Software Development Agreement in North Carolina
$450 - $2,000
10
15
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Partner
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Technology Contract Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Software Development Agreement in California
$249 - $2,000
12
30
Review Software Development Agreement in California
$450 - $2,000
8
11
Review Software Development Agreement in Iowa
$400 - $2,000
12
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Review Software Development Agreement in Delaware
$1 - $2,000
12
3
Review Software Development Agreement in Virginia
$249 - $999
11
2
Review Software Development Agreement in Texas
$450 - $1,500
11
11
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Attorney and Founder at Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Principal Attorney
27 years practicing
Free consultation
Founder and Managing Partner
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Software Development Agreement in California
$249 - $2,000
16
8
Review Software Development Agreement in Washington
$495 - $2,500
14
13
Review Software Development Agreement in Florida
$400 - $2,000
15
6
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Review Software Development Agreement in Texas
$100 - $1,500
14
11
Review Software Development Agreement in Arizona
$249 - $1,850
10
29
Review Software Development Agreement in Texas
$249 - $2,000
17
43
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Managing Partner
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
29 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Software Development Agreement in Florida
$350 - $999
8
5
Review Software Development Agreement in Texas
$300 - $1,200
12
2
Review Software Development Agreement in Washington
$249 - $960
10
7
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Review Software Development Agreement in Ohio
$350 - $1,500
11
4
Review Software Development Agreement in California
$550 - $1,200
4
7
Review Software Development Agreement in Colorado
$375 - $2,499
4
2
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Attorney
6 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
43 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Partner
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Software Development Agreement in Pennsylvania
$450 - $1,200
9
13
Review Software Development Agreement in North Carolina
$199 - $750
4
6
Review Software Development Agreement in Indiana
$250 - $595
4
10
Need help with a Software Development Agreement?
Review Software Development Agreement in California
$325 - $1,150
16
16
Review Software Development Agreement in California
$305 - $1,000
11
8
Review Software Development Agreement in New York
$200 - $1,500
10
8
Lawyers that help with Software Development Agreements
Business Attorney & Advisor
21 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Partner
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Principal Attorney and Founder
22 years practicing
Free consultation