Web Application Development Cost: Complete Breakdown 2025

Understanding web application development costs is crucial for budgeting and vendor selection. Prices vary significantly based on complexity, features, and development approach.

Cost Factors

Application Complexity

Simple applications (€10,000-25,000): Basic CRUD operations, simple UI, limited integrations. Medium complexity (€25,000-75,000): Custom features, API integrations, user management. Complex applications (€75,000+): Advanced features, real-time functionality, extensive integrations.

Development Team Location

Nordic developers: €80-150/hour. Central Europe (Poland): €40-80/hour. Quality often correlates with experience rather than location.

Technology Stack

Modern stacks like React + Node.js offer good balance of performance, development speed, and maintainability. Costs vary based on framework maturity and developer availability.

Pricing Models

Fixed Price

Best for well-defined projects with clear scope. Requires detailed specification upfront. Lower risk for clients but less flexibility for changes.

Time & Materials

Suitable for evolving requirements. More flexibility but requires active client involvement. Transparent billing based on actual hours worked.

Dedicated Team

Long-term projects benefit from dedicated team model. Monthly rate for specified team composition. Best for ongoing development and maintenance.

Budget Planning

Reserve 15-20% for contingency, plan for ongoing maintenance (15-20% of development cost annually), and consider hosting/infrastructure costs (€50-500/month).

Cost Optimization

Start with MVP to validate concept, use proven technologies to reduce development time, and consider iterative development to spread costs.

The cheapest option rarely delivers the best value. Focus on quality, maintainability, and long-term costs.

At SELKANO, we provide transparent pricing based on your specific requirements with detailed cost breakdowns before project start.