The Short Answer
A custom TradingView indicator built by a professional Pine Script developer typically costs between $49 and $499, depending on complexity.
Here's how pricing breaks down:
| Complexity | What's Included | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1–2 conditions, basic alerts | $49 – $99 |
| Intermediate | Multi-timeframe, custom signals, dashboard | $100 – $199 |
| Advanced | Full strategy, backtesting, risk management | $200 – $499 |
| Enterprise | Ongoing development, multiple scripts | Custom |
What Affects the Price?
Complexity of the Logic
A simple moving average crossover takes an hour to build. A multi-timeframe confluance system with dynamic risk:reward management, custom dashboards, and alert conditions takes significantly longer. Complexity is the biggest price driver.
Number of Features
Each additional feature adds development and testing time:
- Custom dashboard / table
- Multi-timeframe analysis
- Dynamic support/resistance levels
- Alert conditions (multiple)
- Strategy mode with backtesting
Turnaround Time
Standard delivery is 3–5 business days. If you need something in 24–48 hours, expect a rush fee of 30–50%.
Revisions
Most professional services include 1–3 rounds of revisions. Additional revisions beyond that are usually billed hourly.
What Should Be Included at Any Price
No matter what you pay, a professional Pine Script developer should always deliver:
- Clean, documented code — you should be able to share it with another developer if needed
- No repainting signals — a critical quality standard
- Alert conditions — so you don't have to watch charts all day
- Tested across multiple assets and timeframes
- Delivery in Pine Script v6 (the current version)
Why Cheap Doesn't Always Mean Bad Value
A $49 indicator that perfectly matches your strategy is better value than a $200 one that's over-engineered. Start with the simplest version of your idea — you can always add features later.
At TraderOSHQ, our Basic plan starts at $49 and covers most standard indicator requests. We only upsell when complexity genuinely demands it.
Why You Shouldn't DIY Unless You Already Know Pine Script
The real cost of DIY isn't money — it's time:
- Learning Pine Script from scratch: 50–100 hours
- Debugging repainting issues: 10–20 hours
- Getting alerts working correctly: 5–10 hours
If your time is worth anything, hiring a developer at $99 pays for itself after a few hours of avoided frustration.
How to Get the Best Value
- Write a clear spec before requesting a quote. The more detail you provide, the more accurate the estimate.
- Start with the core feature — don't ask for everything at once. Get the main signal working, then add features.
- Check the portfolio — look at prior work to gauge quality before paying.
- Ask what's included — revisions, support period, and delivery format should be clear upfront.
Need a quote? Contact TraderOSHQ — describe your indicator and we'll respond within 24 hours with a fixed price and timeline.