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- AI guidesAgents, governance and where to start
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What are the Stack18 resources?
Stack18 resources are plain-English guides for Indian businesses buying software, ERP, apps and AI. They explain what drives cost, how long projects take, how to compare options and where to start, using Stack18’s published pricing and delivery method as worked examples.
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How much does custom software development cost in India?
What drives custom software cost in India, how fixed price, time and materials and dedicated teams differ, and how to get a reliable estimate.
Read →Cost guideHow much does ERP implementation cost in India?
What an ERP really costs in India: licences, setup, migration, training and hosting, plus how one-time pricing compares with per-user fees.
Read →Cost guideHow much does mobile app development cost in India?
What drives mobile app cost in India: features, platforms, offline use, integrations and launch. Plus a typical 8 to 14 week timeline.
Read →AI guideAI agents for business: what they are and where to start
What AI agents are, how they differ from chatbots, where businesses use them, and how to start with governance and human approval built in.
Read →Also worth reading.
Build vs buy an ERP in India
Which path fits your business.
Read →Decision guideReady-made vs custom software
When each one wins.
Read →Decision guideFixed price vs time and materials
How to pay for a build.
Read →LearnWhat is the Agentic SDLC?
The method behind every Stack18 engagement.
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