A first release your customers can use
Your first release does not need every feature. It does need to solve the main problem for a customer. Together we decide which workflow makes that possible and which features can wait until you have user feedback.
This is an MVP: the smallest version of your product that is useful to your first customers. It lets you invest in the core idea first and make better-informed decisions about additions.
Customer accounts, subscriptions and everyday use
Customers need to sign in and access their own data. If several businesses use your platform, access and roles are configured for each customer environment. Administrators have different permissions from regular users.
Want to offer subscriptions? We connect your product to a payment provider and handle sign-ups, renewals, cancellations and failed payments. Your team gets the administration features needed to support customers.
- A sign-up process and accounts for customers.
- Screens that support the user's main tasks.
- Connections to payment services and other software your product needs.
See your product working during development
You review working features in a test environment throughout development. This lets you respond to the actual product: is sign-up straightforward, is a screen clear, and can a customer complete the task?
We incorporate feedback and explain how additions affect cost and timing. Before launch, we test the main workflows, including customer access, payments and data exchange.
Keep developing after launch
A SaaS product needs maintenance after launch. We can provide hosting, backups, monitoring and updates, giving you a technical contact as customers begin using the product.
You receive access to the custom code and documentation for maintenance and further development. Ownership and handover are set out in the agreement, allowing your own team or another developer to continue working on the platform.
What does custom SaaS development cost?
The main cost differences come from the number of features, user types and integrations. An existing prototype, data migration and separation between customer environments also affect the price.
We propose a first release and show which additions can follow later. Development, hosting and maintenance are listed separately so you can assess both the initial investment and recurring costs.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you build on my prototype?
Yes. We review what can be reused and what still needs work before real customers use it. We explain which code can stay and which improvements are needed before development continues.
Do you build internal business software?
Yes. Our custom platforms service covers customer portals and applications for your own staff. Development focuses on your business processes rather than selling a software product.
Do I retain ownership of my platform?
Ownership of custom code and handover are set out in the project agreement. Third-party software, such as libraries and payment services, retains its own licence terms.
Can you help after launch?
Yes. We can maintain the platform, investigate problems and develop new features. Before launch, we discuss the support you need and its costs.