How SaaS is built — phase by phase
SaaS is rarely built all at once. Most successful platforms go through phases, each with its own budget and goal. Here is how it works with us.
Start (MVP phase) — from €5,000 — basic version with authentication, one usage plan, and admin panel. Goal: validate that there is a market for your product with early users.
Growth phase — from €8,000 — adding multiple plans, billing system, automated onboarding, and basic analytics. Goal: prepare the platform for growth and revenue.
Scaling — from €12,000 — optimization for more users, advanced analytics, integrations, and user-requested features. Goal: support growth and deliver value users want.
Enterprise — from €15,000 — advanced security, custom integrations, and SLA support for large clients. Goal: meet the requirements of enterprise customers.
Prices are estimates and defined through a discovery phase. Like all our projects, rates are 40-60% lower than Western European and US agencies.
Ongoing SaaS platform costs
Beyond initial development, a SaaS platform carries monthly costs that should be factored into your business plan.
Hosting and infrastructure — from €50 to €500+ per month depending on user count and load. Minimal in early stages.
Database — cost depends on size and data complexity. Smaller projects: €15-50/month.
Third-party services — payment processing (2-3% per transaction), email services, AI APIs.
Maintenance and support — security updates, monitoring, user support. Our plans start from €25/month (introductory price).
Domain and SSL — around €10-30 per year.
Why build SaaS in phases?
Phased development is not just about budget — it is a smart business strategy.
You reduce risk — if the MVP shows the idea does not work, you have invested only one phase, not the full budget.
You reach users faster — instead of waiting 12 months for a perfect product, the MVP is on the market within 8-12 weeks.
You build what users want — feedback from each phase shapes the next. You do not spend money on features nobody uses.
You fund growth with revenue — each phase can bring new users and revenue that funds the next phase.
What you get by investing in good SaaS architecture
- Growth without rewriting — architecture that handles growth from 10 to 10,000 users without building from scratch.
- Security — data protection, secure login, and audit logs at enterprise standards.
- Sustainability — clean code, tests, and documentation enabling new team members to get started quickly.
- Flexibility — modular structure allowing new features without overhauling existing ones.
- Insight — tools that show you what is happening in the application in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
That is a great problem to have. If your SaaS starts attracting more users than planned, the architecture is designed to handle growth. Hosting and infrastructure costs will increase, but that is a sign of success — not a technical problem.
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