Project Type Multipliers
Applied to all module hours| Project Type | Multiplier |
|---|---|
🆕 New Development Greenfield project, no existing codebase | |
➕ Addition to Existing System Understanding existing codebase overhead | |
🔄 Migration from Legacy Legacy understanding + data migration complexity |
Module Domain Base Hours
At medium complexity| Domain | Base Hours |
|---|---|
Simple CRUD Profile, Settings, basic lists | |
Auth / Login Authentication, SSO, MFA | |
Workflow / Process Approvals, notifications, state machines | |
Reporting / Analytics / Dashboard Charts, KPIs, data aggregation | |
Finance / Accounting / Payroll Financial logic, ledgers, compliance | |
Communication (Chat / Video) Real-time messaging, notifications | |
Document Management Upload, preview, versioning | |
Integration-Heavy Module Module built around external APIs | |
AI/ML Feature Module Standalone AI feature inside a module |
Complexity Multipliers
Per module, on top of domain base hours| Level | Multiplier |
|---|---|
🟢 Low Straightforward, few edge cases | |
🟡 Medium Standard complexity, some edge cases | |
🔴 High Complex logic, many edge cases, performance-sensitive |
UI/UX Complexity Multipliers
| UI Tier | Multiplier |
|---|---|
AA — Simple, Functional Basic UI, no heavy design system | |
AAA — Polished, Branded Design system, refined UX | |
Complex — Animation Heavy Custom animations, micro-interactions |
Third-Party Integration Hours
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
Simple Well-documented REST API, standard auth | |
Medium Multiple endpoints, webhooks | |
Complex Legacy API, ERP, heavy data transformation |
AI Assistance Ratios & Design Boosts
| Parameter | Value (%) |
|---|---|
Simple Project — AI Coverage | |
Medium Project — AI Coverage | |
Complex Project — AI Coverage | |
AI/ML Module — Coverage Reduction Reduces AI coverage when AI/ML is present | |
Figma Ready — AI Boost | |
Full Design System — AI Boost |
AI/ML Module Base Hours
| Type | Base Hours |
|---|---|
Basic AI Features (Chatbot, API-LLM) | |
RAG / Embedding / Vector Search | |
AI Agent / Workflow Automation | |
Custom Model / Fine-tuning |
Token Cost Estimates (USD)
| Parameter | USD |
|---|---|
Per Module — Simple | |
Per Module — Medium | |
Per Module — Complex | |
Per Integration — Simple | |
Per Integration — Medium | |
Per Integration — Complex | |
AI/ML — Basic | |
AI/ML — RAG / Agent / Custom |
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New Development
Greenfield project, no existing codebase
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Addition to Existing
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