Why Most Software Projects Fail
Most software projects that fail or overrun their budget do so for the same reason: development started before the architecture was understood.
Without a technical specification, every decision is made during the most expensive phase of the project — when developers are already billing. Scope changes that would have cost €0 to resolve in a planning document cost €2,000–8,000 to reverse in code. A feature that 'seemed simple' becomes a 3-week refactor. An integration that was 'just an API call' turns out to require a complete data model rebuild.
Industry data is consistent: projects with formal technical specifications are delivered within 15% of their original budget estimate. Projects without one average 40–60% over budget — and 70% deliver late.
The Technical Analysis exists to close this gap. It is not a luxury for large enterprises. It is the minimum viable planning for any software project above €5,000.
What You Receive
The output of a Technical Analysis is a complete, development-ready specification document. Not a vague requirements list — a document that a senior engineer can use to begin building the next working day.
Database Architecture: Entity-relationship model, table definitions, indexing strategy, relationships, and migration plan from any legacy system. You see exactly how your data will be structured before a schema is created.
API Architecture: Endpoint map, authentication and authorisation model, rate limiting strategy, and third-party integration specifications. Every system connection is defined: CRM, ERP, payment gateways, external APIs.
AI & RAG Pipeline Design (where applicable): For projects involving AI: model selection rationale, vector store design, retrieval strategy, prompt architecture, and fallback behaviour map. We define how the AI accesses your data, what it can and cannot do, and how it escalates to humans.
UI/UX Wireframe Mapping: User flow diagrams, screen hierarchy, key interaction points, and component inventory. Not visual design — structural blueprints that eliminate ambiguity about what each screen must accomplish.
Technical Stack Recommendation: Justified technology choices for your specific context: traffic expectations, team size, compliance requirements, and integration environment.
Risk Register: The top technical risks ranked by probability and business impact, with a recommended mitigation strategy for each. You know what could go wrong before you commit to development.
The Business Case for Paid Discovery
The fixed-price development guarantee: A development quote built on a complete technical specification is accurate to within 10–15%. Without one, the industry standard variance is 40–60%. For a €20,000 project, that difference is €8,000–12,000 in unexpected costs. The analysis pays for itself before a single line of code is written.
Investor-readiness: If your project requires external funding, a technical specification is not optional — it is a requirement. Investors evaluate not just the idea, but whether the team understands how to build it. A well-structured technical document demonstrates execution capability and de-risks the investment.
Vendor independence: You own the specification outright. Take it to us for development, or take it to any other agency. This eliminates lock-in and improves the accuracy of any competing quote you receive.
Faster development: Projects with complete specifications are delivered 30–40% faster. Developers do not make architecture decisions during sprints — they execute against a blueprint. Every sprint produces working features, not architectural debates.
If you proceed with Neviox for development: The cost of the Technical Analysis is deducted from your first development invoice.
From First Call to Final Document
The analysis runs over 3–4 weeks, structured to minimise your time investment while maximising the depth of output:
Week 1 — Kickoff & Discovery: A structured 2-hour working session (remote or onsite in Split). We map your business logic, user journeys, integration requirements, and technical constraints. You receive a written summary of everything discussed and agreed.
Week 2 — Architecture Design: We build the database schema, API map, and integration architecture. Internally reviewed by a second engineer before you see it.
Week 3 — Document & Wireframe: The specification document and wireframe map are compiled. You receive the first complete draft.
Week 4 — Revision & Delivery: One round of structured feedback incorporated. Final document delivered with the development cost estimate and proposed timeline.
The entire engagement runs on a fixed price agreed before work begins. There are no hourly billing surprises, no scope extensions without your written approval.
Who This Is for
This service is built for a specific type of client at a specific stage:
Founders with a validated idea ready to build: You know what problem you are solving and who your users are. You do not yet know exactly how the software should be architected — and you are smart enough to know that matters.
Managers who have been burned before: You commissioned a software project that went over budget, delivered late, or simply did not do what you expected. You are not making that mistake again.
Companies replacing a legacy system: You have an ERP, CRM, or internal tool that no longer fits your needs. You need to understand what the migration entails — data, risk, cost — before committing to a rebuild.
Anyone seeking a reliable cost estimate: You need a number you can trust for a board presentation, a funding application, or a simple budget approval. A specification-backed estimate gives you that.
What all of these clients have in common: they understand that a small investment in planning prevents a large investment in rework.
Book a Product Roadmap Session
The first step is a 30-minute Product Roadmap Call.
In this call, we assess your project's complexity, answer your initial technical questions, and determine whether a full Technical Analysis is the right next step for your stage. Most founders leave with more clarity about their project than they had when they arrived.
If a Technical Analysis is the right fit:
- We send you a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours of the call
- Typical pricing: €600–900 for web apps, €1,500–2,500 for AI/ERP/multi-system projects
- Work begins within one week of agreement
- If you proceed to development with us, the analysis fee is deducted from your first invoice
Book your Product Roadmap Call using the contact form below. In the message field, describe your project in 2–3 sentences. We respond within one business day.