"Uber clone" is the common name for a ride-hailing app that works like Uber: customers book and track a ride, drivers accept jobs, and you dispatch from one panel. It does not mean Uber's code or brand. You launch under your own name and logo. Hoppvia is not affiliated with Uber.
Three ways to get an Uber clone app
| Option | What you get | First-year cost | Time to launch | Who maintains it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom build | Apps built from scratch to your spec | Five figures or more | Usually months | You pay a developer to |
| Clone script | Source code you host and publish yourself | Licence plus developer time | Weeks to months | You or your developer |
| White-label platform | Ready apps and dispatch, set up under your brand | From about $2,000 | Days to weeks | The platform |
A custom build makes sense when no ready product fits a must-have workflow. Hoppvia itself started this way: a custom platform for one fleet operator, at a five-figure cost. It now runs with 5,000 drivers and 20,000 customers at peak traffic.
A clone script looks cheap, but the code is only the start. You still pay for hosting, app store publishing, bug fixes, phone operating system updates and a developer to do the work.
A white-label platform is the fastest and usually the cheapest way to launch. The trade-off is that you work within the product, and you don't own the source code.
Published white-label prices
Some vendors publish their prices. These are the entry plans as listed on each vendor's own site.
| Platform | Published entry price | How it charges |
|---|---|---|
| Article publisher Hoppvia | $1,990/year + $499 setup | Flat yearly price, unlimited trips, 0% commission |
| Yelowsoft | $999 setup + $99/month | Monthly plan for 500 trips; extra trips cost more |
| Exicube | $2,099 setup + $249/month | Monthly plan for a branded app |
| Onde | $4,500 one-time + $99/month | Plus a share of each trip |
| Jugnoo | $0.10 per ride | Ride bundles, plus $200/month maintenance from year two |
| TaxiCaller | About $20 per vehicle per month | Per vehicle, with a separate fee for a branded passenger app |
Prices were checked in November 2026 and can change. Confirm them with each vendor.
First-year cost, worked out
Here is the first year at each vendor's published entry price, before extras.
| Platform | First-year sum | First-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Hoppvia Starter | $1,990 + $499 setup | $2,489 |
| Yelowsoft Starter | $999 + 12 × $99 | $2,187, before extra trips and branded app options |
| Exicube Taxi Starter | $2,099 + 12 × $249 | $5,087 |
| Onde Starting up | $4,500 + 12 × $99 | $5,688, plus a share of every trip |
The cheapest headline is not always the cheapest year. Plans that charge per trip or take a share of fares cost more as you grow. A flat yearly price stays the same however many trips you run.
Running costs every option has
Whatever you choose, budget for these. On most platforms you pay them directly to each provider.
| Cost | Typical amount |
|---|---|
| Apple Developer Program | $99 per year |
| Google Play developer account | $25 one-time |
| Maps | Per use with Google Maps; Hoppvia's built-in maps cost nothing extra |
| SMS for login codes and trip texts | Per message, set by your SMS provider |
| Card payments | Per transaction, set by your payment gateway |
| Drivers, insurance and licences | Set by your city and market |
| Marketing | Your own budget |
Maps can be the surprise. One operator told us he was paying $10,000 to $15,000 a month in Google Maps API bills before he switched to Hoppvia's built-in maps.
Questions to ask before you buy
- Is there a fee per trip, per vehicle or a share of fares, and how does it grow at our volume?
- Is the branded customer app included, or an extra fee?
- Who pays for maps, and roughly how much at our trip volume?
- Are hosting and updates included every year?
- Do we get the source code? If not, what happens to our data and apps if we leave?
- How long until our apps are in the App Store and Google Play?
What Hoppvia costs
Hoppvia gives you an Uber clone app under your own brand: iOS and Android apps for customers and drivers, a dispatch panel, live GPS tracking and card payments. Starter costs $1,990 a year for up to 50 drivers, and Growth costs $3,990 a year for 51–200 drivers. Both have a $499 setup fee, unlimited trips and 0% commission. Hosting and updates are included, and your apps usually go to the app stores in about a week.
See the full Hoppvia pricing, compare more vendors in the white-label taxi app cost guide, or book a demo.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to make an app like Uber?
A ready white-label platform costs from about $2,000 to $6,000 in the first year at published entry prices. A custom build usually costs five figures or more, plus ongoing maintenance. Running costs like maps, SMS and payment fees come on top of either.
Is an Uber clone app legal?
Yes, as long as you use your own name, logo and design, and hold the licences your city requires to carry passengers. You can't use Uber's brand. Hoppvia is not affiliated with Uber.
Does Hoppvia include the source code?
No. Hoppvia is a hosted, licensed product. Hosting and updates are included in every plan. If you need to own the licence outright, the Own it option costs $4,499 one-time plus $990 a year for hosting and updates.
