App development cost in India, 2026
Real cost ranges from projects we’ve delivered - websites, web apps, e-commerce, and Zepto/Uber-style on-demand apps. Answer four quick questions below for an instant, tailored estimate.
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What different builds typically cost
These ranges are grounded in projects we’ve actually built, not generic industry averages. Your exact number depends on scope - see “What affects the price” below.
| Project type | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing website / landing page | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Web app / SaaS dashboard | ₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 | 6–10 weeks |
| E-commerce store | ₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 | 6–10 weeks |
| Single-sided mobile app (e.g. clinic booking app like DocOnTime) | ₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Two/three-sided app (ride-booking, food delivery, logistics - Zepto/Uber-style) | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000+ | 2–4 months |
| AI chatbot / automation layer | ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | 3–6 weeks |
Ranges in INR, based on recent projects. See our engagement models for how fixed-price, dedicated-developer, and retainer billing work.
What affects the price
Number of user types
A single-sided app (just customers) is far cheaper than a multi-sided one with customer, partner/driver, and admin apps, like a Zepto or Uber-style build.
Platform coverage
Building for both iOS and Android costs more than targeting one platform first and expanding later.
Real-time features
Live GPS tracking, chat, and push notifications add backend infrastructure (sockets, queues) beyond a standard CRUD app.
Payments & integrations
Payment gateways, SMS/OTP, maps, and third-party APIs each add integration and testing time.
Design maturity
Starting from a ready reference or wireframes is faster than designing the UX from a blank page.
Cost questions, answered
A full two- or three-sided app (customer app, partner/driver app, admin dashboard, live GPS, payments) typically costs ₹3,00,000–₹7,00,000+ and takes 2-4 months. A simpler single-fleet booking website, like our Urban Cabs build, can start around ₹1,00,000–₹3,00,000 over 4-8 weeks. The exact number depends on how many user roles and real-time features you need.
A scoped AI chatbot or automation layer - answering FAQs, qualifying leads, or automating an internal workflow - generally falls in the ₹50,000–₹3,00,000 range depending on how many integrations (CRM, WhatsApp, knowledge base) it needs to connect to.
It's a starting point based on projects we've actually delivered, like DocOnTime, Urban Cabs, and our food-delivery and logistics builds. Two projects in the same category can still differ in price based on scope. Use the calculator above for a tailored estimate, or book a free scoping call for an exact quote.
Development pricing covers building and testing the product. App store submission, server hosting, and ongoing maintenance are typically scoped separately - we can bundle a maintenance retainer (starting ₹5,000/month) if you want us to keep running it after launch.
Yes. The ranges here and in the calculator are ballparks. Every project gets an exact price and delivery date after a short, free scoping call where we go through your actual requirements.
Projects these estimates are based on
Client projectDocOnTime - Doctor Appointment Booking App with Online Payments
DocOnTime is an Android app for booking doctor appointments and paying online, with a dedicated portal for doctors. Built by CodeAj for a healthcare client and live on Google Play.
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Client projectAl Buraq Group – Multilingual Trade, Logistics & Wholesale E-commerce Platform
A multilingual website and wholesale store for Al Buraq Group, a China-based trading and shipping company, with product catalog, shipment tracking and heavy-equipment listings. Built by CodeAj.
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Client projectPcosara - AI-Powered PCOS Care & Tracking App
Pcosara is a cross-platform app that helps women track PCOS symptoms, cycles and lifestyle habits, with an ML-based PCOS risk assessment. Built by CodeAj for a client in Mauritius.
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