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StrategyMarch 13, 2026

SaaS development cost calculator (with examples)

Estimate your SaaS build cost in minutes. Based on features, complexity, and integrations.

Plan Your Investment

Use our tiered breakdown to estimate your project cost. Whether you are building a simple CRM or a complex AI-powered ERP, transparency is key to planning a successful launch.

Simple SaaS MVP

Cost: $20,000-$40,000. Features include user authentication, basic CRUD operations, simple dashboard, and email notifications. Timeline: 6-10 weeks. Ideal for internal tools and simple B2B solutions.

Mid-Complexity SaaS

Cost: $40,000-$80,000. Features include advanced workflows, third-party integrations, custom reporting, and basic AI features. Timeline: 10-16 weeks. Ideal for customer-facing B2B SaaS and marketplaces.

Enterprise SaaS

Cost: $80,000-$150,000-plus. Features include multi-tenancy, advanced security, multi-region deployment, and complex AI/ML pipelines. Timeline: 16-24-plus weeks. Ideal for enterprise solutions and vertical SaaS.

Factors That Affect Cost

Key cost drivers include: number of integrations, complexity of database design, custom UI requirements, AI/ML features, and security/compliance needs.

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