How to choose a software house in Karachi (and avoid wasting your budget)
A practical guide for Karachi and Pakistani businesses choosing a software house: what to ask, typical costs in rupees, and the red flags to avoid.
By Code Rivals · 11 November 2026 · 5 min read
Key takeaways
- Visit the office and meet the developers, not just the sales team.
- Ask for live projects you can try yourself.
- Get the price and timeline for each milestone in writing.
- Make sure you receive the source code and all accounts in your name.
Why so many software projects in Pakistan go wrong
Karachi has hundreds of software houses and freelancers, and prices vary hugely. The cheapest quote often ends in a half-finished project, missing source code or a website registered in the developer's name. A few simple checks prevent most of these problems.
What to ask before you sign
Ask every software house these questions:
- Can I visit your office and meet the developers?
- Which live websites or apps have you built that I can try?
- Will the domain, hosting and app store accounts be in my name?
- Will I receive the full source code at the end?
- What is the price and deadline for each milestone?
- What support do you give after launch?
Typical costs in Pakistan
A simple business website usually costs from around PKR 60,000, an e-commerce store from around PKR 150,000, and a mobile app or custom system from around PKR 300,000, depending on features. Very low quotes usually mean templates, missing features or no support after launch.
Local team, international standard
Code Rivals has its development office in Sector 5-M, North Karachi, and builds software for clients in the UK, USA and Norway. Karachi businesses can visit us, pay in rupees and get the same quality we deliver internationally.
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