How much does it cost to build a web app?

This is a valid question but unfortunately, a tough one to answer as it involves a lot of changing parts and parameters:

How complex is your app?
How many features?
What technologies are you planning to use?
What are your technical requirements?
Are you building it yourself or hiring developers?
If you’re hiring, where do you live? Are you willing to outsource? (Here's an interesting case study on the example of a specific country.)
What is your timeline? What is your budget?

It’s impossible to give a clear-cut answer given how complex the individual needs of each business are. To give you an idea, the software development company Cleveroad estimates that the cost of developing web apps can range from $3,000 for a basic application to around $250,000 for a full-fledged platform.

That’s quite the difference.

Navigating these prices can be challenging. Communities such as IndieHackers or Reddit are great places to get advice and unfiltered opinions from other entrepreneurs and founders to determine whether you’re getting the value for your money.

For non-technical founders who are not afraid to get their hands dirty, there are other options. Have you ever heard of no-code / low-code platforms?

How to build a web application without code?

The term “no-code” refers to tools and technologies allowing users to achieve results previously reserved for developers or code-savvy professionals, such as building websites, creating online communities, or building web apps.

Some of the most popular no-code/low-code tools include:

Softr: Platform to create websites, web apps, and client portals using Airtable.
Canva: Graphic design tool to easily craft visuals.
Airtable: Low-code database platform for building collaborative apps.
UserGuiding: User-onboarding platform to create product walkthroughs and guides.
Integromat: Integration platform to automate work by connecting apps.

The list goes on. New no-code / low-code platforms regularly pop up on specialized communities such as nocode.tech or Product Hunt and constantly push the limitations previously imposed on non-coders. You can learn more by reading this article on the history of no-code.

To circle back to the topic at hand, it is possible to create a web app without coding knowledge. You’re in the perfect place to learn about it. Let’s take a closer look at Softr.

Building a web application without code using Softr