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Discovery Phase ProposalSaaS Implementation ProposalSoftware Development Proposal
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages6 pages9 pages
StyleModernBoldBold

How to choose a software proposal template

A software proposal explains what a development team will build for a client, how long it will take and what it will cost.

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Cover the client’s problem, the proposed solution, scope, timeline, team, and price and terms.

State what is outside the first release, so the client can compare proposals fairly.

Compare Discovery Phase Proposal, SaaS Implementation Proposal, and Software Development Proposal, all 6 to 9 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a software proposal?

A software proposal explains what a development team will build for a client, how long it will take and what it will cost.

What should a software proposal include?

Include the client’s problem, the proposed solution, scope, timeline, team, and price and terms. State what is outside the first release, so the client can compare proposals fairly.

Which software proposal template should I start with?

Start with Discovery Phase Proposal: Persuade a client to fund a short, fixed-price discovery phase, with the activities, outputs, timeline and fee laid out. If that is not the right fit, compare it with SaaS Implementation Proposal.

How long is a software proposal?

The templates here are 6 to 9 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a software proposal?

Yes. These software proposal templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these software proposal templates written for?

Mostly agencies and consultants and small businesses. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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