How Much Does SaaS Development Cost?
SaaS MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Cost: ₹3,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
MVP includes:
- Core feature (the one thing that delivers value)
- User authentication and onboarding
- Basic subscription billing
- Simple admin dashboard
- Essential integrations
SaaS V1 (First Full Version)
Timeline: 3-6 months
Cost: ₹8,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
V1 adds:
- Complete feature set
- Team/organization features
- Advanced billing (plans, trials, invoices)
- Analytics and reporting
- Email notifications
- API for integrations
Full-Scale SaaS Platform
Timeline: 6-12 months
Cost: ₹20,00,000 - ₹50,00,000+
Full-scale includes:
- Multi-tenant architecture
- Advanced security (SOC2, GDPR)
- Custom integrations marketplace
- White-labeling capabilities
- Advanced analytics
Cost-Saving Tips
- Start with MVP - Validate before building everything
- Use existing services - Stripe/Razorpay for billing, Auth.js for auth
- Hire a freelancer - 40-60% savings over agency
- Prioritize ruthlessly - Build only what users need now
Build your SaaS MVP with experienced development.