Custom software refers to computer programs that are developed as per a customer’s specifications. Unlike the usual off-the-shelf applications, like Microsoft Office, custom software is unique to the user’s business requirements and functionalities. While any business can easily build its own software in-house, not all are able or willing to spend so much time and resources on this. This is where custom software development comes into play. Custom software development costs depend on various factors that we will discuss in this article like the customization, application type, and other parameters.