1. Factors that influence SaaS development costs

a) Project Scope and Feature Set The scale and functionality of your application heavily affect development costs. A basic SaaS MVP with essential features like user authentication, dashboards, and CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations can start around €15,000–€30,000. However, if you’re planning to include:

• Role-based permissions
• Real-time collaboration tools
• Complex reporting modules
• API integrations
• Data visualization
• Billing and subscription management

b) Custom Design & User Experience A polished and intuitive user experience is crucial in SaaS. A well-crafted UI/UX for different user personas (admin, user, manager, etc.) will not only increase engagement but reduce churn. Custom UI/UX design and responsive interface development typically cost between €5,000 and €20,000, depending on the number of pages, interactions, and animations.

c) Development Team Composition At Idealdevs, your SaaS app is developed by a full-stack team that can include:

• A project manager
• UI/UX designer
• Frontend developers
• Backend/API developers
• QA engineers (manual and automated)
• DevOps engineer

You can either hire us to build the entire SaaS product or augment your in-house team with Idealdevs experts.

d) Time to Market A minimum viable product (MVP) is typically delivered in 3–6 months, suitable for startups and early-stage ventures. More advanced or enterprise-level SaaS products may require 6 to 12 months of continuous development, testing, and iteration.

2. The role of technology stack

Choosing the right technology stack is essential. It affects not only your app’s scalability and security but also cost and maintenance. At Idealdevs, we specialize in:

• Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Vue.js
• Backend: Node.js, Laravel, Django
• Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL
• Cloud & DevOps: Google Cloud, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• Mobile: React Native, Flutter (if cross-platform mobile is required)

Some stacks involve licensing or higher operational costs, while others are more open-source and budget-friendly.

3. SaaS pricing estimates by project stage Here’s a rough breakdown of what SaaS development can cost depending on your stage and feature requirements:

Startup MVP

• Timeline: 2–4 months
• Cost: €15,000 – €30,000
• Features: Login, roles, dashboards, CRUD, simple billing, notifications

Growth-Stage SaaS

• Timeline: 4–7 months
• Cost: €35,000 – €60,000
• Features: Billing & subscriptions, analytics, email automation, user roles, customer support system, file storage, third-party APIs

Enterprise SaaS

• Timeline: 6–12+ months
• Cost: €75,000 – €200,000+
• Features: Scalable cloud infrastructure, multi-tenant support, custom workflows, SSO, audit logs, advanced reports, enterprise integrations (Salesforce, SAP, etc.)

Instead of spending 12 months building a complete product, an MVP can be developed in as little as 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the complexity.

Idealdevs uses agile development methodologies to accelerate time-to-market without sacrificing quality.

Want to launch faster than your competitors? Talk to our team

4. Third-Party Services and Maintenance In addition to the core app, your SaaS will need third-party services such as:

• Stripe or PayPal for subscription billing
• Firebase or Auth0 for user authentication
• SendGrid, Mailgun for transactional emails
• Google Analytics or Mixpanel for usage tracking

Monthly operational costs for third-party services may range from €100 to €1,000, depending on usage. You should also budget for:

• Ongoing maintenance: ~15–20% of total development cost per year
• Bug fixes and feature improvements
• Security patches and server monitoring

5. Why choose Idealdevs for your SaaS development?

Idealdevs is a trusted partner for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises building SaaS products globally. What makes us stand out?

• End-to-End Development: From planning to deployment, we handle everything.
• Multi-Tenant Architecture: We’re experts in scalable SaaS design.
• Modern Tech Stack: We build using React, Node.js, Laravel, PostgreSQL, GCP, and more.
• Agile Process: Transparent sprints, clear communication, and continuous delivery.
• Post-Launch Support: SLA-backed support, cloud scaling, and new features.

Our SaaS products power startups, logistics platforms, accounting systems, property rental platforms, and more.

Need a Custom Cost Estimate for Your SaaS Idea?

If you’re thinking of building a SaaS app and want a detailed, no-obligation estimate, Idealdevs is here to help. Whether you’re looking to launch an MVP or go full enterprise, we’ll guide you through every step, from strategy to scale.

Contact us now to schedule a free consultation and technical assessment.