SaaS development cost
How much does it cost to build a SaaS platform in 2026? A complete pricing guide.
Investing in SaaS
Building a SaaS platform is a specific type of project that requires not just development, but a well-thought-out multi-tenant architecture, billing system, and infrastructure ready to scale. Costs vary significantly depending on the development stage.
The most important rule: start with an MVP SaaS with one core feature and simple billing. Validate the business model before investing in a full platform. 70% of successful SaaS platforms started with a very simple MVP.
How much does it cost?
MVP SaaS
Minimal SaaS platform to validate your business model.
- Registration and onboarding
- Core feature (1 value prop)
- Billing (Stripe)
- 2-3 subscription plans
- User dashboard
- Delivery in 8-14 weeks
Full SaaS
Full-featured SaaS platform ready to scale.
- Multi-tenant architecture
- Advanced billing and invoicing
- Roles, teams, permissions
- API for integrations
- Analytics and reporting
- Delivery in 4-8 months
Enterprise SaaS
Enterprise-grade SaaS - SSO, compliance, white-label.
- SSO (SAML, OAuth2)
- White-label / custom branding
- Audit log and compliance
- Advanced API + webhooks
- SLA 99.9% and 24/7 support
- Delivery in 8-18 months
What affects the price?
Multi-tenant Model
Shared vs dedicated infrastructure per client - affects architecture, security, and hosting costs.
Billing System
Subscriptions, usage-based billing, trial periods, coupons - billing complexity accounts for 10-20% of the project budget.
Integrations and API
Public API, webhooks, Zapier/Make integrations - each integration layer requires documentation and testing.
Infrastructure and DevOps
AWS/GCP, auto-scaling, CDN, backup - cloud infrastructure is a recurring monthly cost from EUR 120 to EUR 2,400.
Compliance and Certifications
SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 - security certifications are required by enterprise clients.
Marketing and Onboarding
Landing page, email automation, in-app onboarding - go-to-market costs extend beyond development.
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