Pricing and Payments

Pricing

The price depends on several factors, including

  • The features of the plugin itself;
  • Amount of configurability;
  • The complexity of the user interface.

Please note that requesting additional features during or after development may increase the cost, so please describe all the features you want in your plugin to get the most accurate quote possible.

Pricing examples

  • A microplugin that does one or two simple things with little configuration and a simple UI will probably have a minimum price of 60 USD. For example, plugins like Mini or EnemyListHP.
  • A relatively sophisticated plugin with a modest amount of configuration and a decently complex UI will probably end up in the 200 USD to 450 USD range. Plugins like Weatherman, NotificationMaster, JustBackup, QuestAWAY would land in this price range.
  • Multi-functional, complex plugins like Lifestream, XIVInstantMessenger or AutoRetainer, as they are now, will easily go well over 500 USD and will require splitting the development process into several individual steps. Such plugins would be a multi-month commitment not only from the developer’s side, but also from the requester’s side.

Payment plans

I offer the following payment plans:

  • Full upfront. Best for smaller works, less than 200 USD.
  • Split payment. Best used for large works that can be divided into several logical steps. When using this payment plan, the cost of a plugin is divided into several parts, one of which must be paid in advance. As the development progresses, I will send you intermediate results and ask you to pay the next part. You will receive the source code of the plugin after the final payment.
  • Payment after development. Can be combined with split payment and is only available to regular customers. You will receive the source code after the final payment.

I may ask you to delay the payment. It will not affect plugin development time.

How to keep the costs down

Here are some important tips and tricks to keep the price of the plugin affordable:

  • Keep the UI simple. While it may be tempting to ask for a fancy, complex UI, it can easily drive up development costs. Prioritize function over appearance and keep the UI simple - remember, you can always request an upgrade later, after you’ve used the plugin and decided if it’s even necessary.
  • Focus on core functionality first. It’s nice to have extra features right from the start. But many of them may end up being rarely used. Ask for the essentials first, and keep in mind that you can always ask for extra features later, after you have had a chance to use the plugin and figure out what is really necessary.
  • Keep configuration simple. While a lot of options may allow the plugin to be used by different people in different environments, it can also make the development process longer and more expensive. Again, additional configurability can be added later if needed.
  • Pay with cryptocurrency. All cryptocurrency payments have automatic 10% discount.
  • Contact me. In case nothing works out, we can try to work out an individual offer under individual conditions.

Supported payment systems

Payment system Special note Min. payment
Cryptocurrency 10% Discount Any
PayPal Friends and Family only 30 USD
SWIFT/SEPA bank transfer   500 USD
Invoice   500 USD

Don’t see a payment system you can use in the list? Please contact me and we will see if we can find something else.

You may not use Patreon as a payment system for plugin commissions. Any custom payments that are made to Patreon will be treated as a voluntary donation.

All prices are specified in United States Dollar (USD). If you use another currency, please be mindful of currency conversion rates and fees for your bank and payment system. Please use the Xe Currenty Converter to find out how much you will have to pay using a different currency.

Notes on individual payment methods

Cryptocurrency

  • You automatically get 10% discount on all cryptocurrency payments. This is because I do not have to pay bank transaction fees, payment system fees and currency conversion fees;
  • Prefer to use Litecoin (LTC) to keep transaction costs low, although any popular coin will be accepted;
  • To calculate how much cryptocurrency you need to send, please use the Coinmarketcap Converter (or just ask before making a payment). Please also consider the transaction fees if you are not using Litecoin (LTC);
  • If you do not already have an account with a crypto exchange, prefer to choose one that is licensed in your country of residence, such as Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Crypto.com.

PayPal

  • Only Friends and Family transactions are supported. Note: Not all countries support Friends and Family transactions. If your country does not support it, you will not be able to use PayPal to pay for NightmareXIV services. Business accounts do not support Friends and Family transactions.

SWIFT/SEPA bank transfer

  • Currently available for transactions of 500 USD or more.

Invoice

  • Available to Business Entities and Private Individuals. An invoice will be sent to you by me via third party agency and you will need to provide your business details or your REAL name and billing address. You will have the option to pay by credit card or bank transfer.
  • Your name and billing address MUST match the name and address on your credit card or bank account.
  • Currently available for transactions of 500 USD or more.

Something else

  • If none of the following payment options work for you, please contact me and we will explore other options.

Important notes

  • Confirm transaction address and amount with me every time before making a payment. Do not randomly send arbitrary amounts of money without notice;
  • Do not add any extra notes or comments to the transaction unless explicitly asked to do so;
  • Please provide a screenshot of the transaction after completing it.