Authentication Module - Project Proposal
1. Overview
This document outlines the plan, features, timeline, and estimated cost for the development of the
Authentication Module for a scalable parking app. As the sole developer handling both frontend and backend,
this estimate reflects the full-stack implementation of the module.
2. Features Included
- Login/Signup via Phone OTP (Firebase or custom backend)
- Optional: Email + Password Login
- Optional: Social Login (Google / Apple)
- Forgot Password functionality (for email)
- Session Management (Secure token storage, auto-login/logout)
- User Profile APIs (Basic fetch/update)
- UI Screens: Login, Signup, OTP Verify, Profile Setup
3. Estimated Timeline
- Firebase/Auth setup: 2-3 hrs
- UI Implementation: 4-5 hrs
- Backend APIs: 4-6 hrs
- Session Management: 2 hrs
- Testing & Bug Fixes: 2-3 hrs
Total Estimated Time: 12-18 hours
4. Cost Estimate
Authentication Module - Project Proposal
- Basic OTP login with Firebase: INR 12,000 - INR 15,000
- With Social Logins + Backend APIs: INR 18,000 - INR 22,000
These rates are based on a standard freelance rate of INR 1,000/hr.
5. Notes
- Firebase-based auth is faster and cheaper to implement.
- JWT + custom backend auth is more flexible but requires extra time.
- UI polish or advanced role-based access can be added at additional cost.
- Work can be broken into milestones if needed.