MLM software pricing
MLM software pricing, with the math shown
Three pricing models exist in this market: licensed platforms, custom builds and revenue share deals. Below is what each costs, what drives the numbers, and a three year comparison so you can budget like an operator.
Fixed scope, fixed price. No per distributor fees. Source code included in every build.
commission run RUN-2026-09 / locked
sample data| Distributor | Rank | Bonus type | Volume basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Delgado | Director | Binary pair | 5,000 BV | $500.00 |
| S. Ahmed | Ruby | Unilevel L2 | 3,410 BV | $102.30 |
| T. Brooks | Pearl | Matching 40% | on $1,820 | $728.00 |
| A. Costa | Director | Rank advance | one time | $250.00 |
| L. Fontaine | Ruby | Leadership pool | pool share 0.4% | $165.11 |
| K. Miles | Pearl | Retail profit | 12 orders | $382.44 |
Build tiers
Our engagement tiers
Scope buckets we quote against. Exact numbers come after plan specification, which is why specification is a paid, standalone first step.
Launch
One plan, one storefront, up to launch scale.
from $12,000
- One compensation plan (binary, unilevel, matrix, board, monoline or party)
- Distributor back office and replicated sites
- Commission engine with locked runs and statements
- One payment payout rail (ACH or check file)
- Shopify or WooCommerce integration
- 60 days of post-launch support
Growth
Most requestedHybrid plans, ecommerce depth and a mobile app.
from $32,000
- Everything in Launch
- Hybrid compensation plan (two bonus families)
- iOS and Android apps with rank progress
- Multiple payout rails including wallet
- Autoship, tax and multi-currency support
- 90 days of post-launch support
Enterprise
Crypto payouts, migrations and multi-brand platforms.
from $65,000
- Everything in Growth
- Full migration from your current platform with parallel runs
- Crypto or token payout rails with a dedicated ledger
- Multi-brand and multi-market configuration
- SLA with 24/7 incident response
- Ongoing dedicated engineering pod
Prices are typical starting points for US engagements, not quotes. Paid plan specification (a fixed fee credited against the build) produces your exact number.
The question everyone asks first
How much does MLM software cost? The honest ranges
How much MLM software costs depends on the model: licensed platforms run 1,000 to 10,000 dollars setup plus monthly fees, while custom builds run 12,000 to 120,000 dollars depending on plan complexity. Here is what sits inside each range.
Licensed platform range
1,000 to 10,000 dollars setup plus 500 to 5,000 dollars monthly, with per distributor fees as you grow. The right choice for standard plans and sub three month timelines; evaluate the three year total before signing.
Custom build range
12,000 to 120,000 dollars one time plus optional maintenance. A single simple plan sits at the bottom; hybrid plans with crypto rails, ecommerce and apps sit at the top. You own the source code at every tier.
Cost drivers
What actually moves the number
| Driver | Why it costs what it costs | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation plan complexity | A single unilevel is the baseline. Binary carryover, matrix spillover, board splits and hybrids each add engine and test scope. | High impact |
| Ecommerce depth | Product sync is cheap; airtight attribution with autoship, tax and refunds across Shopify or WooCommerce is real work. | Medium to high |
| Mobile apps | One codebase, two platforms, plus store operations. Apps pay for themselves in field engagement for most companies. | Medium |
| Migration | Extraction quality decides cost more than field size. Clean exports with placement data halve the effort. | Medium |
| Crypto rails | Stablecoin payouts as a rail are moderate. Custom token economics are scoped individually and often declined. | Medium |
| Compliance tooling | Income disclosure engines, ad approval workflows and monitoring add scope that pays off the first time a regulator asks. | Low to medium |
Three year math
Total cost of ownership, compared
Illustrative mid market scenarios, not quotes: the comparison that matters is the three year total, including the fees licensed platforms charge as you grow.
| Scenario | Model | 3 year total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed SaaS (mid tier) | 5,000 setup + 2,000 monthly | 77,000 dollars | Vendor lock in, per distributor fees not included |
| Custom build (Launch) | 15,000 build + 600 monthly maintenance | 36,600 dollars | You own the code |
| Custom build (Growth) | 38,000 build + 1,000 monthly maintenance | 74,000 dollars | Apps and hybrid plan included |
Read the full evaluation process in the buyer checklist, or start a scoped conversation on the demo page.
Component pricing
MLM software development cost by component
Priced per workstream: the commission engine dominates, ecommerce integration and mobile apps follow, and migration adds a parallel run budget.
| Workstream | Typical add to a build |
|---|---|
| Commission engine core | The base tier: plan rules, runs, statements, back office |
| Ecommerce integration | 5,000 to 15,000 dollars for Shopify, WooCommerce or custom storefronts |
| Mobile apps, both platforms | 9,000 to 22,000 dollars from one codebase |
| Corporate and replicated sites | 6,000 to 18,000 dollars depending on catalog and enrollment scope |
| Migration with parallel runs | 8,000 to 25,000 dollars driven by export quality and history depth |
| Crypto payout rails | 8,000 to 20,000 dollars depending on chains and custody needs |
Request an exact quote
Send your plan shape, must-have integrations and timeline. You get a written estimate with tier, milestones and what specification will nail down, within one business day.
What a quote contains
- 01The tier your scope maps to, and the plan features that drove it there.
- 02Milestone payments tied to working software, never to calendar dates.
- 03The questions specification must answer, so you see the risk before the invoice.
Why not instant pricing
Two binary plans with the same distributor count can differ by a full tier when carryover rules and rank overlays differ. A written estimate costs you one email; a wrong fixed price costs a project.
Frequently asked questions
How much does custom MLM software cost?
Custom builds range from 12,000 dollars for a single simple plan to 120,000 dollars or more for hybrid plans with crypto rails, ecommerce and apps. Scope, not vendor mood, drives the number: plan complexity, integrations and mobile apps.
What is the cheapest way to launch MLM software?
A licensed platform with a standard plan: typically 1,000 to 10,000 dollars setup plus 500 to 5,000 dollars monthly. It is the right choice for standard plans and fast timelines; evaluate the three year total including per distributor fees.
How much does MLM software cost per month after launch?
Maintenance retainers with a change allowance run 600 to 1,500 dollars monthly for our builds; licensed platforms charge 500 to 5,000 monthly plus per distributor fees.
Do you charge per distributor?
No. Custom builds have no per distributor fees; you own the code and the only recurring cost is optional maintenance.
What payment structure do you use for builds?
Milestone based: specification sign off, engine acceptance, integration acceptance and launch. Invoices follow working software, not calendar dates.
What hidden costs should we budget for?
Plan change requests on licensed platforms, per distributor fees as you grow, data export fees at exit, app store and push infrastructure, and payment processor integration work. Ask every vendor to price a plan change and a data export in writing.
Do you charge per distributor?
No. Custom builds are fixed scope, fixed price, plus an optional monthly maintenance retainer. Your hosting costs grow with scale; our fees do not.
Get an exact number for your plan
Bring your draft plan. In a 30 minute call we map it to software modules, flag the edge cases that break generic platforms, and give you a delivery estimate with timelines and costs.