How Much Does a Code Review Cost? Pricing Guide for Founders
Code review and security audit pricing compared. Enterprise audits cost $4,000-$25,000. Here's how to get a professional review of your AI-built app from $19.
The traditional code review market
Enterprise code review services from security firms typically cost $4,000-$25,000 for a single engagement. Fractional CTO services charge $10,000-$25,000 per month. Freelance code reviewers on Upwork charge $35-$200 per hour. For a non-technical founder with a vibe coded MVP, these prices are prohibitive — especially when you're not even sure what needs fixing yet.
What you actually need
Most AI-built apps don't need a $10,000 penetration test. They need someone to check the basics: are secrets exposed? Is authentication actually working? Are there obvious vulnerabilities? Is the code structured well enough to maintain? A focused review that covers these essentials gives you 90% of the value at a fraction of the cost.
SpringCode pricing
Our security scan costs $19 and checks for common vulnerabilities, exposed secrets, and security misconfigurations. Our code audit costs $19 and covers code quality, architecture, performance, and security — reviewed by an experienced engineer. Our bundle is $29 and includes both. These are one-time fixed prices, not hourly rates or monthly subscriptions.
When to invest more
The $19 products are designed for validation — finding out what's wrong and what needs fixing. For the actual fix work (adding authentication, setting up infrastructure, refactoring code), we offer custom development services with fixed quotes. You'll know exactly what you're paying before any work starts. No hourly billing surprises.
ROI of a code review
A $19 code audit can save you thousands. Finding a security vulnerability before launch costs $19. Finding it after a data breach can cost your business. Finding an architecture problem early means a small refactor. Finding it after 10,000 users means a complete rewrite. The best time to get a code review is before you launch.
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