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How much does it cost to start a crypto exchange
What it costs to start a crypto exchange: CryptoExchanger plans from 2,890 USD, what the licence covers and why a ready script beats building from scratch.
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- How much does it cost to start a crypto exchange
- Start plan — 2,890 USD
- Medium plan — 3,400 USD
- Professional plan — 4,800 USD
- What the ready exchanger script includes
- Why a ready script costs less than building from scratch
- What can move the final budget
- Which plan to pick for a first exchanger
- Is there a subscription fee or any hidden charges
- How to get started
- Further reading on launching a crypto exchanger
What it costs to start a crypto exchange depends on the route you take: a ready-made script, a turnkey launch or custom development. CryptoExchanger is a finished platform with plans from 2,890 USD — no subscription fee, no hidden charges.
How much does it cost to start a crypto exchange
The final figure comes down to two decisions: how you launch — on a ready script or by building from scratch — and which plan you pick. The CryptoExchanger script starts at 2,890 USD, a one-time payment for a perpetual licence with nothing to renew.
| Plan | Price | What you get | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 2,890 USD | Every module, 12 months of support, a perpetual licence for 1 domain, no subscription fee | A first exchanger |
| Medium | 3,400 USD | Everything in Start + the Telegram app | An exchanger with Telegram |
| Professional | 4,800 USD | Up to 3 sites / 3 domains for one owner, full functionality, 12 months of support | Scaling up |
Start plan — 2,890 USD
Start is the plan for launching your first exchanger on a single domain. It opens full access to every module and feature on the platform, 12 months of priority support, no subscription fee and no hidden charges, and a perpetual licence for one domain.
Medium plan — 3,400 USD
Medium fits a project that needs more than a website — a Telegram app as well. That matters for exchange services whose clients live in messengers and expect notifications, access and operations to happen there. It includes everything in Start plus the Telegram app.
Professional plan — 4,800 USD
Professional is built for an owner who needs up to 3 sites or 3 domains. It suits scaling up, running several brands, keeping separate language versions or testing different markets. One owner — the licence is not transferred to third parties.
What the ready exchanger script includes
Every plan comes with:
- an exchanger site with a responsive design;
- a client account;
- an order and status system;
- rate and markup management;
- reserve management;
- more than 25 cryptocurrencies and more than 10,000 exchange directions;
- exchange APIs (Binance, Bybit, OKX, HTX and others);
- AML/KYT screening of transactions;
- an admin panel;
- PHP 8.x, Laravel 12, PostgreSQL, Vue JS 3;
- 12 months of priority support;
- a perpetual licence.
Why a ready script costs less than building from scratch
Building an exchanger from scratch means putting together a team: backend and frontend developers, a DevOps engineer and a security specialist. Reckon on 6–18 months and a budget from 50,000 USD. A ready script closes the same tasks many times faster and cheaper, because the core modules are already built, tested and maintained by the CryptoExchanger team.
| Factor | Ready script | Building from scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | from 2,890 USD | from 50,000 USD |
| Time to launch | A few days | 6–18 months |
| Support | 12 months included | A separate budget line |
| Updates | Included in support | Built separately |
What can move the final budget
The final budget can shift with extra work: a custom design, non-standard integrations, additional APIs, server infrastructure setup, legal support, preparation for monitorings and custom exchange logic. The base licence covers everything a standard exchanger needs.
Which plan to pick for a first exchanger
If this is your first exchanger and you want to start with the smallest outlay, take Start at 2,890 USD.
If a Telegram app for your clients matters, take Medium at 3,400 USD.
If you plan several sites or brands, Professional at 4,800 USD covers up to 3 domains.
Is there a subscription fee or any hidden charges
No. CryptoExchanger plans carry no subscription fee and no hidden charges. You pay once for a perpetual licence and get 12 months of priority support.
How to get started
- Look through the online demo at demo.cryptoexchanger.by.
- Sign up on CryptoExchanger.
- Pick a plan: Start, Medium or Professional.
- Pay for the licence and get access to the script.
- Install the script on your server and set the exchanger up.
- Go live and start taking clients.
Further reading on launching a crypto exchanger
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a crypto exchange?
The entry-level CryptoExchanger plan is 2,890 USD (Start). Medium is 3,400 USD, Professional is 4,800 USD.
Is there a subscription fee?
No. There is no subscription fee and there are no hidden charges. The price is a one-time payment.
What is included in the Start plan?
Every module and feature, 12 months of support, and a perpetual licence for one domain.
How is the Medium plan different?
It adds the Telegram app on top of everything in Start.
How is the Professional plan different?
It lets one owner run the licence on up to 3 sites or 3 domains.
Can I see a demo first?
Yes, the online demo is open at [demo.cryptoexchanger.by](https://demo.cryptoexchanger.by/).
How do I get started?
Sign up on the site or message the support Telegram bot to talk through which plan fits.
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