The cost to develop a full-stack application in 2025 typically ranges from $30,000 to $150,000+, depending on various factors such as complexity, technology stack, team location, and feature requirements.
Key Factors Affecting Full-Stack App Development Cost
App Complexity & Features
Simple App (basic CRUD operations, minimal UI): $30,000 – $50,000
Mid-Level App (user auth, dashboards, APIs, databases): $50,000 – $90,000
Complex App (real-time features, third-party integrations, role-based access, advanced UI/UX): $90,000 – $150,000+
Frontend & Backend Tech Stack
Common stacks include:
MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js)
LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
.NET with React or Angular
Some stacks may require more skilled developers, impacting hourly rates.
Development Team Location
US/Canada/UK: $80 – $200/hour
Eastern Europe: $40 – $100/hour
India/Southeast Asia: $25 – $60/hour
Features & Integrations
Real-time chat, push notifications, payment gateways, admin panels, and analytics dashboards all increase time and cost.
Security & Scalability Requirements
Apps requiring multi-tenant architecture, high availability, or enterprise-grade security will be on the higher end of the spectrum.
Development Timeframe
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