How to price a vibe coded app or template
Price a vibe coded project by what it saves the buyer, not by how long it took you. An afternoon with an AI can still be worth a week of someone else's time.
Pick a model
| Model | Suits | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Free | First listings, simple kits, building a reputation, getting hired | $0 |
| One-time | A finished kit someone makes their own | $10–$50 small · $50–$300 full app with backend and payments |
| Subscription | Something you will keep updating | $3–$20 a month |
| Parts | Buyers who only want the screens or only the engine | Each part priced on its own; the whole kit costs less than all parts together |
What pushes the price up
- It handles money or accounts. Working sign-in and payments are the hardest parts to get right; buyers pay for them.
- It is developed. A 7/10 development score with tests and a real handoff document is worth far more than a 2/10 first draft.
- It serves a niche. "Booking app" competes with everything; "booking app for mobile dog groomers" has a clear buyer.
- Setup is easy. Clear instructions and few paid services mean fewer refunds.
The maths
On Vibe Codes you keep 90% of every sale; Vibe Codes keeps 10% and pays the card fees out of its share. A $29 kit pays you $26.10. A $5 subscription pays you $4.50 a month per subscriber.
Start, then adjust
Launch a little lower than you think, watch what people ask before buying, and raise the price once the listing has sales and a clear report. You can change prices any time from your dashboard. Ready? List your project.