How Much Does It Cost to Make a Web App?
You would be wondering how a Web Application is different from a website. The primary function of a website is to allow users to view information. Whereas a Web App will enable you to interact with information, update it in real-time on a web server, and retrieve information updated by others. Unlike other types of software, a Web Application does not work on your computer’s operating system. Instead, you need an active internet connection to access it. The best examples of Web Apps we have today are Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365.
Why should you get a Web App?
- Accessibility
Imagine how inaccessible all your data would be if it were on a locally installed software on your computer, with no link to the outside world through the internet. On the other hand, think about how convenient it is to log in to a Web App from any device (even a smart TV or fridge with a built-in browser!) to access all your essential data. Many people still believe storing data on the device is the optimal way. They are clearly mistaken. If you are one of them, make sure to consider getting a Web App. Read further to find out how much it’s going to cost you.
- Security
There is a definite increase in security if you use Web Apps to store vital information for your business. Even if your computer breaks down, gets damaged, or gets stolen, it won’t affect your business. You just need to know your login credentials, and you can get back to work. In addition, you can use dataroom to keep your information protected. Advanced security features such as Firewalls can be used to protect your Web Apps. It will only cost you an annual fee of less than $100. The costs associated with these features are small if you compare them with the huge added benefits they provide.
- Customization
Getting Web Applications developed yourself has the huge added advantage of customization. You can easily tailor the app to the needs of your business. This is something you wouldn’t be able to do if you use existing software. However, customization comes with its own added costs. Standard features such as shopping carts, financial technology, user profiles, vendor profiles, and appointment booking systems are readily available and do not cost much. While, features such as facial recognition, instant messaging, live chat, and complex dashboards will cost you a fair amount of money.
So the question is, how much will web app development cost you? Well, there is no fixed answer we can give you right away. The cost of Web App development varies greatly depending on the number and types of features you require. It can range from only $1000 to a staggering amount of $100,000 plus. Following is a basic guide to estimate the total cost of development.
Basic guide
Web Apps can be simple, medium ranged, or complex. You can have minimum possible features such as a Web App to collect form responses, or you can have a full fletched platform such as a learning management system (LMS) for a university. The cost totally depends on how complex you want the app to be, i.e., the features you would like to have and the maximum number of user-profiles you want. Here is a list of some common examples of Web Apps customers want to get developed, along with estimated costs of developing them.
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Web App?
| Web App | Estimated Cost |
| Simple Web App to collect responses for a survey or online form | $1000 – $1500 |
| Simple business listing or restaurant listing Web App | $3000 – $4000 |
| Simple Web App for E-commerce with a single vendor | $3000 -$4000 |
| Simple Web App for E-commerce with multiple vendors | $4000 – $5000 |
| Simple appointment booking Web App | $6000 – $7000 |
| Live Stock Trading Web App | $9000 – $12000 |
| Social Web App for users to communicate with each other or send money | $10000 – $15000 |
| Social Web App with an instant messaging feature | $20000 – $30000 |
| Employee Management System | $20000 – $30000 |
| Inventory Control System | $25000 – $35000 |
| Simple Learning Management System (LMS) | $25000 – $35000 |
| Complex Learning Management System (LMS) | $35000 – $45000 |
| Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) | $50000 – $100000 |
| Comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) | $100000 + |
The Best Approach
When you have an idea in mind, the first thing you should do is to discuss it with an expert here. After you’ve done that, we recommend that you first get the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) developed for your app. This Web App will have all the basic features in it and help you get an idea of what additional features you require. Furthermore, if the app is for external use, you can put the MVP out in the market and observe its performance. Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and other marketing techniques to increase traffic for your Web App. If you don’t get the desired growth, you’ll know where exactly you’re lacking, and then you can get additional features accordingly.
On the other hand, apps that are to be used for management purposes within a single organization can also be started with the Minimum Viable Product. This will cost you much less than getting the Web App developed with all the features from the beginning. Remember that adding new features to an existing Web Application is not problematic or challenging.
To tie it all up
There is no fixed cost for a Web App that can be quoted. There can be hundreds of different uses for which Web Apps can be developed, and all of them have different costs. Our basic guide gives only a few of these types, but you can contact us to learn more.
Many customers get a mobile application developed along with the Web App. In this way, users don’t even have to open a web browser, and they can start using the app by only tapping on the screen of their mobile devices. This gives them added flexibility and convenience.
Finally, whichever kind of web application architecture you want to get developed, be sure to run your idea by us here. We will not only give you a reasonable estimate of the total cost of the project but also a project completion timeline.
