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Friday Works pricing for websites, software, AI and automation in 2026

Indicative budgets, baseline scope, timing and exclusions for every Friday Works service package.

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Friday Works / Journal05 · 2026
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  1. 01Pricing and baseline scope
  2. 02Choose a website package by the job it must do
  3. 03Software, AI and automation are priced around a defined problem
  4. 04Account for operating cost as well as build cost
  5. 05From an indicative range to a formal quotation
Summary
The one-minute brief
  • Website budgets start at VND 6–10 million for a landing page and VND 12–18 million for a baseline business website.
  • Software, AI and automation are scoped as modules, workflows or pilots so a company does not have to fund the entire system at once.
  • The final price is confirmed only after scope, input data, acceptance criteria and third-party costs are agreed.
01

Pricing and baseline scope

Friday Works publishes indicative pricing so a business can estimate a realistic budget before booking a conversation. Each range applies to a new engagement and is tied to a deliverable: one website, one software module, one integration flow, one automation workflow or one AI pilot.

The lower and upper numbers are not two identical products sold at different prices. They reflect content volume, screen count, user roles, connected systems, data quality and the level of testing required. A formal quotation is therefore confirmed only after both sides agree the scope in writing.

Every amount in the catalogue is in million Vietnamese dong. Domain, hosting, business email, AI/API usage, data, licences, third-party services and applicable tax are shown separately so one-off build cost is not confused with monthly operation.

  • Websites and landing pages: VND 6–45 million depending on scope.
  • Software and integration: VND 5–90 million for a module or first release.
  • AI, automation and security: VND 7–40 million for a workflow, pilot or assessment.

02 / INDICATIVE BUDGETS

Service pricing.

Clear starting ranges for websites, custom software, AI, automation and security. The final quote is tied to an agreed scope and deliverables.

Version 21 September 2026 · Unit: million VND
01

Websites

Bespoke interface design, responsive implementation, baseline technical SEO, testing and one compatible deployment.

W01

Landing page

One page with up to eight content sections, one enquiry form, responsive layouts and customer-provided analytics.

Not included: CMS, member accounts, ordering or image/video production.
6–10million VND / projectEstimated 1–2 weeks
W02

Business website

Up to five main pages and two detail templates; one language; CMS; one enquiry form; initial entry of up to ten content items.

Not included: CRM, shopping cart or multi-stage editorial approval.
12–18million VND / projectEstimated 2–3 weeks
W03

Brand / travel website

Up to seven main pages and four detail templates; Vietnamese and English; CMS; service/tour categories and filters; two forms; up to twenty initial items.

Not included: Real-time reservations, inventory, payments or agency connections.
20–30million VND / projectEstimated 4–6 weeks
W04

B2B, catalogue & RFQ website

Up to seven main pages and three detail templates; Vietnamese and English; CMS; two attachment forms; basic CRM with one workflow and up to seven states; reporting and Excel export.

Not included: Automated quotation, contract management or ERP synchronisation.
25–40million VND / projectEstimated 4–6 weeks
W05

E-commerce website

One store in one language; catalogue, cart and checkout; order administration; up to twenty initial products; one payment gateway with an existing API.

Not included: Marketplace features, warehouse/ERP sync, shipping connections or gateway fees.
25–45million VND / projectEstimated 6–8 weeks
02

Software & integration

Start with one usable workflow or release, then expand using evidence from real operation.

S01

CRM / internal workflow

One workflow; up to five data groups, three roles and two approval levels; search/filtering, audit trail, one dashboard and template-based Excel import/export.

Not included: A full accounting/payroll system or banking integration.
25–50million VND / moduleEstimated 4–8 weeks
S02

Web app / learning platform

One primary learning, testing or business workflow; up to ten functional screens and three roles; accounts, content administration, history, results and one basic report.

Not included: Large multi-skill platforms, AI marking, live classes, payments, mobile apps or multi-tenant SaaS.
45–90million VND / first releaseEstimated 8–12 weeks
S03

API integration & synchronisation

One data flow between two systems; up to five documented APIs; authentication, mapping, logging, retry and duplicate control.

Not included: Creating missing APIs, large historical migrations or third-party system changes.
5–15million VND / connectionEstimated 1–3 weeks
S04

Mobile app / large system

iOS/Android apps, multi-module ERP, multi-branch systems or continuously operated workloads are scoped architecturally before quotation.

Not included: Publishing accounts, servers, external services and operational requirements.
Custom quoteafter discoveryEstimated Architecture-led
03

AI, automation & security

Agree the input data, acceptance criteria and review boundary before implementation.

A01

Workflow automation

One workflow spanning up to two systems and ten steps; one approval where needed; notifications, logging and basic error handling.

Not included: Third-party platform or API usage fees.
7–18million VND / workflowEstimated 1–3 weeks
A02

Document-grounded AI chatbot

One website chatbot in one language; up to 100 machine-readable document pages; cited answers, missing-evidence notices and a document update screen.

Not included: Scanned-document OCR, Zalo OA, acting on behalf of users, model fine-tuning or AI usage fees.
15–30million VND / first phaseEstimated 3–5 weeks
A03

Document extraction

Up to two document templates, fifteen fields per template and 100 test pages; PDF/image intake, extraction, review screen and Excel export.

Not included: Universal templates or handwriting by default; production-scale operation is quoted after the pilot.
15–35million VND / pilotEstimated 3–5 weeks
A04

Business research tool

One business cohort; pilot for up to 100 entities using public or authorised data; website verification, source capture, manual-review flags and Excel export.

Not included: Guaranteed personal emails/phone numbers, search/data fees or production operation.
20–40million VND / pilotEstimated 3–6 weeks
B01

Web / API security assessment

One application, up to two roles and twenty in-scope APIs; authentication/authorisation and core-flow review; evidence-based report, remediation priorities and one retest within thirty days.

Not included: Full source review, DDoS, internal infrastructure/network testing or compliance certification.
8–20million VND / assessmentEstimated 1–2 weeks
04A

Post-handover maintenance

Support is provided during business hours, not as a 24/7 service. Infrastructure and work above the included allowance are quoted separately. Warranty defects are not charged as maintenance.

M01

Website

One website; operational checks, compatibility updates and small content/display changes.

Up to 2 hours/month
0.8–1.5m / month
M02

Web app / AI

One application; log review, compatibility updates and technical support.

Up to 6 hours/month
2–5m / month
04B

Add-ons for an existing website

E01

Additional page / layout

One new layout with up to six sections.

1–2.5m VND
E02

Additional language

One language across up to ten templates; translation excluded.

1.5–3m VND
E03

Attachment & email form

One fixed form with up to ten fields.

1.5–3m VND
E04

Dashboard & data export

Four metrics and one Excel export template.

3–6m VND

04C / What is needed for a final quote

What is needed for a final quote

  1. 01Agree the page, feature, data and acceptance-criteria list before implementation.
  2. 02The schedule starts after scope approval, receipt of required inputs and the first payment.
  3. 03The proposal includes three months of defect correction for Friday Works' implementation after acceptance.
  4. 04Domain, hosting, email, AI/API, data, licences, third-party services and applicable tax are shown separately.

04D / Proposed payment schedule

Proposed payment schedule

40%Project start
40%Demo & core features
20%Acceptance & handover

These are indicative budgets for new engagements, not fixed quotations or prices from completed contracts. Scope, schedule and cost are confirmed for each project before work begins.

Useful pricing does more than state a number. It shows what the client receives, how long delivery may take and which costs are separate.
02

Choose a website package by the job it must do

W01 is appropriate for a campaign, product introduction or enquiry page. It does not include a content management system and is not intended for a site that needs regular publishing. When an internal team needs to edit content, W02 is the more suitable starting point.

W03 covers brand or travel sites that need two languages, more reusable content templates and service filters. W04 adds a B2B catalogue, attachment-based RFQ forms and one basic CRM flow. W05 covers a single online store with cart, ordering and one payment gateway that already provides an API.

Website packages include bespoke interface design, responsive implementation, baseline technical SEO, testing and one deployment to compatible infrastructure. Content, translations and image rights must be provided or approved by the client; handing over a website alone cannot guarantee keyword rankings.

03

Software, AI and automation are priced around a defined problem

Custom software does not begin with an unbounded feature list. S01 isolates one internal process, S02 delivers a first web-app release around the primary workflow, and S03 handles one data flow between two systems. Mobile apps, multi-module ERP and multi-branch systems require separate discovery because architecture and operating requirements drive much of the cost.

AI packages are also structured as measurable phases. A02 fixes the document volume and requires cited answers. A03 fixes the document templates, target fields and test set. This gives both teams an acceptance method before a pilot expands into wider operation.

A01 covers one workflow across up to two systems and ten steps. When an API connection is already part of that agreed flow, Friday Works does not add S03 again for the same work. B01 security assessments are limited to assets authorised in writing by their owner and exclude DDoS or internal network testing.

04

Account for operating cost as well as build cost

Development is a one-off investment; infrastructure and metered services form a separate layer. A website may need a domain, hosting, business email and transactional email. An AI system may incur model, storage, search or document-processing charges according to usage.

Website maintenance is indicatively VND 0.8–1.5 million per month, including operational checks, compatibility updates and up to two hours of small content or display work. Web-app and AI maintenance is VND 2–5 million per month with up to six technical-support hours. These are business-hours services, not 24/7 operations.

Maintenance is not a mechanism for charging to correct a defect that remains under warranty. Friday Works proposes three months of defect correction for its implementation after acceptance. New features, third-party changes and out-of-scope operation are costed and scheduled before work begins.

05

From an indicative range to a formal quotation

For an accurate quotation, send the business objective, user groups, main pages or workflows, systems to be connected, available data and desired timing. A full technical specification is not required: a short description of the work that is slow or error-prone is enough for the first conversation.

After clarification, Friday Works confirms scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, schedule and third-party costs. The proposed payment schedule is 40% at project start, 40% at the core-feature demo and 20% at acceptance and handover; the binding schedule is recorded in the quotation or contract for each engagement.

This catalogue does not change an existing contract and does not replace a project-specific quotation. Its purpose is to show a sensible entry point, make scope comparisons fair and avoid a low headline number that omits necessary work.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the catalogue include tax?

Applicable tax is shown separately in the quotation or invoice. Friday Works does not assume one tax rate for every service type.

Why does each service use a range rather than one fixed price?

Cost varies with page or screen count, user roles, connected systems, input data, testing depth and operating requirements. The range helps with budgeting; the formal price is tied to an agreed scope.

Do website packages include interface design and SEO?

Yes. Website packages include bespoke interface design, responsive implementation, baseline technical SEO, testing and one deployment. The client provides or approves content, translations and image rights; keyword rankings are not guaranteed.

Is maintenance mandatory after handover?

No. Maintenance is optional for clients who want Friday Works to continue operational checks, compatibility updates and time-based monthly support. Warranty defects remain covered by the project agreement.

What should I prepare for a formal quotation?

Send the objective, user groups, main pages or workflows, systems to connect, available data and desired timing. If there is no specification yet, describe the work that is slow or error-prone.

Written and reviewed by

Friday Works technology team

A perspective shaped by designing websites, building software, automating operations, integrating AI and assessing security for businesses.

Content is reviewed to reflect methods that can be applied in practice. We update it when the process, technology or underlying evidence changes materially.

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