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Websites, web apps and costs – explained honestly

The questions companies ask before they hire a developer: what does it cost, how long does it take, freelancer or agency? Answers with numbers from real projects – without the sales talk.

CostsHow much does a web app cost? Budgets from internal tool to marketplaceHow much does a web app cost? With a freelancer an MVP starts at €5,990; SaaS with payments is five figures. Budget table and cost drivers.27 October 20267 min
Web appsMVP development: cost, process, timeline and the mistakes that make it expensiveHow much does MVP development cost? With a freelancer €5,990–15,000, often live in 6–10 weeks. Process, mistakes and a real example.27 October 20267 min
Web appsHaving a customer portal developed: features, cost, timeline and data protectionHow much does a customer portal cost to develop? Usually €8,000–15,000 and 8–14 weeks. Features, roles, GDPR and the process explained.27 October 20267 min
Web appsHaving internal software developed: replacing Excel and digitalising processesIs it worth having internal software developed? When Excel is no longer enough, what an internal tool from €5,990 costs and how to make the switch.27 October 20267 min
Web appsHow long does it take to build a web app? Phases and timelineHow long does it take to build a web app? An MVP usually takes 6–10 weeks, a customer portal 8–14 weeks. Phases, time sinks and a real example.27 October 20266 min
TechnologyLaravel or WordPress? When each one fits – cost, maintenance and limitsLaravel or WordPress – which fits your project? WordPress for content, Laravel for applications with logic from €5,990. Costs, maintenance, limits.27 October 20266 min
Web appsBooking system development: appointments, capacity and paymentsHow much does a custom booking system cost? From €5,990 – when an off-the-shelf tool is enough and what a system of your own needs.27 October 20267 min
CostsHow much does a website relaunch cost? Prices, process and how to keep your rankingsHow much does a website relaunch cost? With a freelancer usually €3,490–6,000, in 4–6 weeks. Process, redirects and how to keep your rankings.27 October 20267 min
FundingDigitalbonus Bavaria for web apps: what is funded, eligibility and limitsDigitalbonus Bavaria for web apps – what is funded? Up to 50 %, a maximum of €7,500 in the standard tier. Who is eligible and when you may place the order.27 October 20267 min
TechnologyWhat is WebMCP – and why AI agents will soon be filling in forms on websitesWhat is WebMCP? The new browser standard that lets AI agents use a website’s forms and functions in a targeted way. Status, examples and implementation.27 October 20268 min
CostsHow much does a website cost in 2026? Prices, examples and cost driversHow much does a website cost? In 2026, €1,500–6,000 with a freelancer, €5,000–20,000 with an agency, from €10/month with a builder – with price table.9 September 20266 min
ComparisonGetting a website built: freelancer, agency or website builder?Freelancer, agency or website builder? A business website from about €1,500 with a freelancer, €5,000–20,000 with an agency. 8 criteria compared.9 September 20265 min
TimelineHow long does it take to have a website built?How long does a website take? A one-page site 2–3 weeks, a business website 4–6 weeks, a web app from 6 weeks – with a timeline and the most common delays.9 September 20264 min

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