SaaS MVPs
A first version of your product with accounts, billing and the core feature, ready for real users.
Web app development
Web app development for startups and businesses
When a website isn't enough, PlusTechnology's web app development team builds apps for your customers or your staff, starting with a focused first version you can launch quickly and grow from there.
In short
PlusTechnology is a web app development studio that builds SaaS MVPs, client portals, dashboards and booking systems with React, Next.js and Laravel. A focused MVP typically takes 6–10 weeks and costs about $5,000–$20,000; more complex web app development takes longer and costs more.
Most web app development projects fail by building too much too early. We start by finding the one workflow your users actually need, build that well, and launch it. Then we improve based on real usage.
Our web app development uses proven building blocks for authentication, payments and email, such as Stripe and Supabase, instead of reinventing them, which keeps your first version affordable and secure.
What's included
- Product scoping workshop
- Clickable prototype before build
- Authentication and user roles
- Stripe payments and subscriptions
- Automated backups and error monitoring
- Milestone demos every 1–2 weeks
Who this is for
- Founders validating a SaaS idea
- Service businesses that need a client portal
- Teams running operations on messy spreadsheets
- Companies adding AI features to their product
Web app development timeline and pricing
Timeline: MVP: 6–10 weeks. Medium-complexity app: 3–5 months. Complex platforms: 6+ months, delivered in phases.
Pricing: Typical ranges: MVPs $5,000–$20,000, medium-complexity apps $20,000–$60,000, complex platforms $60,000+. Plan for 15–20% of the build cost per year for hosting and maintenance.
Tools we use
- React
- Next.js
- Laravel
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Supabase
- Stripe
- Vercel
- OpenAI API
- Claude API
Capabilities
Web app development: what we build
Client portals
Secure areas where clients see project status, share files and pay invoices.
Dashboards & admin panels
Internal tools that replace spreadsheets and give your team one source of truth.
Booking & quoting systems
Scheduling, availability, quotes and payments built around your process.
APIs & integrations
REST and GraphQL APIs, webhooks and connections to CRMs, accounting and AI services.
AI features
Search, summarisation, classification and assistants built into your app with the OpenAI or Claude APIs.
How we work
From brief to launch
Discovery call
We agree on goals, scope, timeline and budget, and you get a written plan with milestones.
Design & build
We work on a staging site and share progress every few days so there are no surprises.
Test & launch
Speed, mobile, forms, payments and SEO are checked before going live.
Support
Post-launch fixes are included, with optional monthly care plans.
FAQ
Web App Development questions
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How much does web app development cost?
Web app development for a focused MVP typically costs $5,000–$20,000, a medium-complexity app $20,000–$60,000, and complex platforms $60,000 or more, depending on features, integrations and design.
How much does it cost to build a web app?
A focused MVP typically costs $5,000–$20,000, a medium-complexity app $20,000–$60,000, and complex platforms $60,000 or more, depending on features, integrations and design.
How long does it take to build a web app?
A focused MVP usually takes 6–10 weeks. Medium-complexity apps take 3–5 months, delivered in milestones with demos every 1–2 weeks.
Which technology do you use?
Usually React or Next.js on the front end with Laravel, Node.js or Supabase and PostgreSQL on the back end, plus Stripe for payments. We choose the stack that fits your product and budget.
Do I own the code?
Yes. You own the code and accounts. We work in your repository and hosting accounts or transfer everything at the end of the project.
Need web app development?
Tell us what you're building. We'll suggest the simplest way to get there.