How much does it cost to develop a SaaS application?

SaaS development costs depend on a number of factors. They include the size and complexity of your project, technologies used, as well as labor costs. When outsourcing SaaS development, an MVP might cost you between $50,000 and $150,000. For more information check our detailed article on SaaS development costs.

How to develop a SaaS application in a cost-effective way?

Here are some tips to reduce cloud application development costs: Prioritize features that provide the most value to the client’s users with an MVP. Use Agile development methodologies and use DevOps best practices. Leverage existing SaaS platforms and integrations to cut development time. Use cloud-native technologies to optimize your infrastructure and architecture. Collaborate with a reliable and experienced SaaS development vendor. You can alco save up to 20% of the project costs with the MindK Product Development Framework. It includes customizable design elements, readymade components, and code snippets to speed up development.

What are the benefits of outsourcing SaaS development?

The benefits of outsourcing SaaS development include Considerable cost savings. Access to high-quality engineering talent and expertise with SaaS products. Faster time-to-market and business agility as outsourcing vendors can easily adapt to changing requirements. Improved risk management.

What makes a good SaaS development vendor, and how do I choose one?

Good providers of cloud application development services have the following qualities: Experience in custom SaaS development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products. A comprehensive and transparent development process, with clear communication and client collaboration. A strong focus on security, privacy, and data protection. Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements. Excellent customer service and support for a long-term partnership.

What pricing models do you offer? How do you calculate the costs?

With MindK, you can outsource your SaaS product development using a fixed-price model. However, it requires a thorough discovery phase to document all project requirements and provide a detailed cost estimate. If that’s not an option, we recommend using a flexible time and material model – you bill the team for the time they actually spend working on the project. This is a perfect model for when you need to augment your team with experienced SaaS developers or require SaaS development consulting.

How do you communicate and collaborate with clients during SaaS development?

We usually develop a robust communication plan together with the client. They might get weekly progress reports in emails and daily updates in a shared Slack channel. We often invite the clients to daily meetings with the entire team, Sprint plannings, and retrospectives. Our teams regularly collect feedback from stakeholders and adjust the development plans. We like to use the golden hours and Agile practices that improve collaboration for distributed teams.

What security measures do you have to protect sensitive information?

For each SaaS application we develop, MindK selects optimal security and data protection mechanisms depending on client requirements: Strict access control and authentication to prevent unauthorized access and ensure accountability. Encryption and data masking techniques to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest. Regular backups and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of unexpected incidents. Compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Do you provide ongoing maintenance and SaaS support after the project completion?

Yes. Our engineers can provide post-release support for your SaaS application. If necessary, we might refactor the code, re-engineer the solution, or introduce new features to satisfy your customers.

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Secure a product-market fit

Our Business Analysts and Product Managers know how to shape your idea into a product that acquires, activates, and retains customers.

Ensure smooth UX

Get a design that converts. Prevent destructive bugs with TDD, automated deployment, and test automation.

Build an expert SaaS development team

Easily expand or scale down your team of senior SaaS developers, UI/UX designers, DevOps engineers, and Scrum Masters.

Scale cost-effectively

From the get-go, we design scalable cloud infrastructure to handle spikes in demand, while keeping the costs down.

Prevent security & compliance issues

We integrate security in every step of the software development cycle and help you comply with all relevant regulations.

Thrive in changing markets

Work with cross-functional Agile teams. Iterate rapidly on feedback as we optimize delivery costs to maintain profitability.

SaaS development consulting

Identify your customer pains and find optimal solutions. Get a clickable prototype, a development roadmap, and all the support you need along the way.

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UI/UX design

Create an experience that attracts and delights, whether you need to modernize UI or turn a fresh idea into a winning product.

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Bespoke SaaS development

Use expert help to build your product. Our SaaS developers have on average 5+ years of experience in vertical and horizontal SaaS.

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SaaS re-engineering and support

Fix technical issues, redesign, and improve performance so that your SaaS product is healthy, up-to-date, and ready for growth. Our team will provide support for as long as you need it.

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Creating An Inventory Management System Loved by Uber
Reseat, USA
We helped our client develop a B2B marketplace that sold over 2,721,554 tons of used furniture. Building upon the initial success, Reseat now includes a SaaS inventory management system. It allows enterprises to track office equipment and furniture history across departments and locations.
Results:
- Uber, TikTok, Loreal, Oracle, Square, Yelp, and Square as happy customers.
- 7 awards from Metropolis, NeoCon, SEAL, and CREW SV.
- Coverage by the New York Times, Business Insider, and CNBC.
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Developing a SaaS platform for hiring tech talent
Bridge, USA
A Silicon Valley startup wanted to build an all-in-one SaaS platform for remote talent acquisition. We built a solution that manages the entire hiring pipeline. It has a built-in chat for candidate reviews, an interview scheduling tool, and a user-friendly UI for simple recruitment management.
Results:
- Fully-functional MVP launched in 12 weeks.
- Extra funding secured with a successful release.
- 10 recruiting agencies onboarded in 3 months.
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Providing 377 medical services to enterprise customers
USA
After developing an AI app for instant medical testing, our client saw the potential for a more comprehensive medical system. We helped them build a multi-tenant SaaS used by US clinics, lab chains, and large employers.
Results:
- 12 enterprise customers added in the first 3 months.
- UI and functional customization for different tenants.
- 377 healthcare services in one system.
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Productizing company’s insurance consulting services
Innmeldt, Norway
MindK partnered with an insurance consulting company from Norway to digitize complex pension calculations. Our team turned the consulting process into a B2B2C SaaS application. It includes customized HR portals for Innmeldt’s clients and integrations with Norwegian insurance systems.
Results:
- B2C consultancy turned into a SaaS business.
- 3 top Norwegian employers joined the system.
- 10 more companies on the waiting list.
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Building a CSR platform for Forbes Global 2000 companies
CEMAsys, Norway
A leading CSR (corporate social responsibility) consulting company hired MindK to develop a platform for gathering, managing, and reporting ESG data. We designed a scalable modular architecture, built an all-in-one sustainability dashboard, and integrated the platform with external business systems.
Results:
- Multi-tenant SaaS platform with a microservice architecture.
- 800+ mid-size and large enterprises using the system.
- Multiple customers from the Forbes Global 2000 list.
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Automating construction supply chain management
CINX, USA
MindK worked with Harrison Publishing House to develop a platform for managing the supply chain for contractors, manufacturers, and distributors. We digitized hundreds of catalogs from manufacturers, automated order processing, and integrated with 20 systems including Autodesk and Quickbooks.
Results:
- 75% increase in productivity with automated workflows.
- Public and private catalogs with 25M+ items.
- New business partnerships with a CINX API.
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Saving costs with a multi-tenant SaaS application
Choo I Skyen, Norway
With a rising number of users, AlreadyOn found it expensive to customize its CRM solutions for large associations. MindK developed a single microservices application for all the company’s existing and new clients.
Results:
- 10 times less effort required for customer onboarding.
- Unlimited auto-scaling with AWS Spot Instances and K8s.
- 6 new customers acquired with 150,000+ active users.
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Kickstarting the client's SaaS migration
Cleaning service provider, Norway
Our client wanted to turn their existing application into a powerful SaaS platform. MindK ran an audit of the solution code and infrastructure. The company got a comprehensive list of improvements needed for a SaaS transition.
Results:
- Code, environments, and infrastructure audit.
- Compliance, security, and scalability recommendations.
- Detailed SaaS transition roadmap.
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Product discovery and road mapping

We design a product concept, prepare a project cost estimation, and plan the steps we'll take to move ahead with product development and enhancements.

SaaS product design

Our designers go through wireframing, prototyping, UI/UX design, and usability testing to create attractive user interfaces and seamless user experience.

SaaS solution architecture

We create a multi-tenant architecture taking into account project requirements, third-party integrations, and scalability needs, to maximize efficiency and reduce development costs.

SaaS application development

MindK engineers choose an appropriate technology stack and develop the platform in compliance with security requirements, and integrate your SaaS app with third-party services.

Testing and quality assurance

We detect and fix possible issues with your product, improve user experience, and work on constant enhancements using the latest testing tools and automation frameworks.

MVP deployment

Get a product with a viable feature set to make the first launch. Get user feedback, turn your MVP into a fully-featured SaaS application.

Continuous SaaS upgrades and enhancements

Improve your SaaS product so it can handle more processes, offer new features, and grow without limits.

Free no-obligation consultation

Cloud-native development

We build highly scalable, flexible, and resilient apps using serverless or microservice architecture, container orchestration, and automated deployment.

Product-minded Agile teams

Every member of our team focuses on delivering value to your customers. With certified Scrum Masters, we finish 96% of projects on time and within budget.

Multi-tenant architecture

Provide custom experience to multiple organizations in a cost-effective way. We ensure high scalability, fault tolerance, and security.

MindK product development framework

Save up to 20% of your project cost & time with readymade components and customizable design elements. PDF combines experience from dozens of SaaS projects to improve time-to-market..

API integrations

Integrating with other systems enhances functionality and cuts time-to-market. We build APIs to speed up releases and open new revenue streams.

DevOps and test automation

Improve quality and speed up delivery with practices like CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, logs management, monitoring, and alerting.

Cloud cost optimization

We select the best plans, design cost-effective architecture, optimize resources, and auto-scale with Spot Instances, K8s, and infrastructure automation.

IP protection, compliance, and security

Integrate security in every step of the software development cycle. We ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS.

Reduce operating costs and complexity

We use a combination of custom development and platform-based solutions to provide the best value in the most efficient way.

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Per Otto Larsen

Head of CSR Services, CEMAsys.com
Norway

High level of detail
and thoughtfulness

«The level of detail and thoughtfulness of what they deliver is so good, that a simple explanation of the next idea serves as the basis for them to take it and turn into reality. MindK’s support allows us to focus on core business, product growth and our customers’ needs.»

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Zaheer Mohiuddin

Co-Founder, Levels.fyi
USA

This isn't your typical outsourcing shop

«The quality of work and the interactions with the team felt akin to anyone that I've worked within the Bay Area in technology. MindK's expertise is for real and the bar is high. This isn't your typical outsourcing shop, MindK has top-notch engineers and PMs.»

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Senior Product Manager, Building Materials Company
Norway

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and proactiveness

«It’s so comforting to know that they see the whole picture and take full responsibility. It’s made all of the difference. I was most impressed with their proactiveness.»

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Jens Christian Bang

CEO, Already On
Norway

MindK always finds a solution

«We've been successfully cooperating with MindK since 2010. What we were impressed with about people at MindK during all years of partnership — they never give up. We're not worried, as we know that MindK always finds a solution.»

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Use AI, customizable UI elements and functional components to save up to 2/3 of the project cost and time.

9/10 clients recommend us

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How much does it cost to develop a SaaS application?

SaaS development costs depend on a number of factors. They include the size and complexity of your project, technologies used, as well as labor costs. When outsourcing SaaS development, an MVP might cost you between $50,000 and $150,000. For more information check our detailed article on SaaS development costs.
How to develop a SaaS application in a cost-effective way?
Here are some tips to reduce cloud application development costs:
- Prioritize features that provide the most value to the client’s users with an MVP.
- Use Agile development methodologies and use DevOps best practices.
- Leverage existing SaaS platforms and integrations to cut development time.
- Use cloud-native technologies to optimize your infrastructure and architecture.
- Collaborate with a reliable and experienced SaaS development vendor.
You can alco save up to 20% of the project costs with the MindK Product Development Framework. It includes customizable design elements, readymade components, and code snippets to speed up development.
What are the benefits of outsourcing SaaS development?
The benefits of outsourcing SaaS development include
- Considerable cost savings.
- Access to high-quality engineering talent and expertise with SaaS products.
- Faster time-to-market and business agility as outsourcing vendors can easily adapt to changing requirements.
- Improved risk management.
What makes a good SaaS development vendor, and how do I choose one?
Good providers of cloud application development services have the following qualities:
- Experience in custom SaaS development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products.
- A comprehensive and transparent development process, with clear communication and client collaboration.
- A strong focus on security, privacy, and data protection.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements.
- Excellent customer service and support for a long-term partnership.
What pricing models do you offer? How do you calculate the costs?

With MindK, you can outsource your SaaS product development using a fixed-price model. However, it requires a thorough discovery phase to document all project requirements and provide a detailed cost estimate.
If that’s not an option, we recommend using a flexible time and material model – you bill the team for the time they actually spend working on the project. This is a perfect model for when you need to augment your team with experienced SaaS developers or require SaaS development consulting.
How do you communicate and collaborate with clients during SaaS development?

We usually develop a robust communication plan together with the client. They might get weekly progress reports in emails and daily updates in a shared Slack channel. We often invite the clients to daily meetings with the entire team, Sprint plannings, and retrospectives.
Our teams regularly collect feedback from stakeholders and adjust the development plans. We like to use the golden hours and Agile practices that improve collaboration for distributed teams.
What security measures do you have to protect sensitive information?
For each SaaS application we develop, MindK selects optimal security and data protection mechanisms depending on client requirements:
- Strict access control and authentication to prevent unauthorized access and ensure accountability.
- Encryption and data masking techniques to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest.
- Regular backups and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of unexpected incidents.
- Compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
- Regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Do you provide ongoing maintenance and SaaS support after the project completion?

Yes. Our engineers can provide post-release support for your SaaS application. If necessary, we might refactor the code, re-engineer the solution, or introduce new features to satisfy your customers.

SaaS Development Services

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Launch a product that sells itself

Secure a product-market fit

Ensure smooth UX

Build an expert SaaS development team

Scale cost-effectively

Prevent security & compliance issues

Thrive in changing markets