How much did it cost to develop Google Chrome?

Question

Today I was wondering how much it could cost to develop Google Chrome from scratch.I couldn't find any specific info online, but given that it's been around for more than 12 years, I suspect it's in the order of hundreds of millions if not billions.Do you know anything more specific?

jituc · Accepted Answer

That cannot be answered specifically as its distributed in many of small projects, my modest guess will be around 200 millions for development and total 400-500 millions for including all advertising and other marketing campaigns.[ie. Unaccountable price to place on google homepage for multiple years]

thesuperbigfrog · Answer

I do not think you will get specifics.Those who know the specifics are likely under non-disclosure agreements and unable to tell without exposing themselves to legal risks.

sova · Answer

Isn't Chromium open source since [insert year here] and therefore free labor for the G?

bwb · Answer

I doubt it is billions... but i am curious as well... my estimate is under 100 million.

How much did it cost to develop Google Chrome?

Today I was wondering how much it could cost to develop Google Chrome from scratch.
I couldn't find any specific info online, but given that it's been around for more than 12 years, I suspect it's in the order of hundreds of millions if not billions.
Do you know anything more specific?

I do not think you will get specifics.
Those who know the specifics are likely under non-disclosure agreements and unable to tell without exposing themselves to legal risks.

Isn't Chromium open source since [insert year here] and therefore free labor for the G?

I doubt it is billions... but i am curious as well... my estimate is under 100 million.