Web development
Website vs web app
A website informs; a web app lets people do things: sign in, manage data, run a workflow. The distinction drives your budget and tech choices.
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Comparison
| Aspect | Website | Web app |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Present content | Perform tasks |
| Examples | Marketing site, blog | Dashboard, SaaS, portal |
| Typical cost | $800 to $6,000 (about $2,000 for a small business site); stores $6,000 to $20,000 | $8,000 to $15,000 for an MVP; $15,000 to $30,000 for a standard app or portal |
| Tech | CMS / static | Framework + backend |
Frequently asked questions
Can a site become an app later?
Yes. many start as a marketing site and add an application area (login, dashboard) as the product grows.
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- Accessibility fixes, small site
- $500 to $2,000
- Small business website
- About $2,000
- Larger site or redesign
- $3,000 to $6,000
- Web app MVP
- $8,000 to $15,000
- Fixed price in US dollars, in writing, before work starts
- Built and fixed to WCAG 2.2 AA, tested by hand
- Code, content and accounts are yours on final payment
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