How Much Does Custom Automation Cost — 2025 Pricing Guide

Pricing by project type

• Simple scraper with scheduling: £1,500-3,000
• Single workflow automation: £2,000-4,000
• Social media scheduling tool, single platform: £2,500-4,000
• Multi-platform scheduling tool with agency dashboard: £5,000-10,000
• iOS automation, single device, basic panel: £3,500-6,000
• iOS automation, fleet, full dashboard: £6,000-12,000
• Android automation: £3,000-10,000
• iOS + Android cross-platform: £8,000-18,000
• Full data pipeline with monitoring: £4,000-9,000
• E-commerce automation: £3,000-12,000

What drives price

Four factors drive cost: complexity of logic; number of integrations (each API connection adds scope); whether a management dashboard is required (typically adds £1,500-3,000); and timeline (compressed delivery costs more). Mobile automation is priced higher because of the specialist skill required.

How Assembly HQ prices

All projects are fixed-price. We scope before we quote — never estimate on a call. Payment is milestone-based. You pay as we deliver. The first milestone is 50% upfront; the rest is tied to delivery stages defined in the scope document.