There isn't a single price for web application development. A relatively focused business application is very different from building a complete SaaS platform involving complex backend infrastructure, administration systems, payments and third-party integrations.

As a guide, Rounded Labs' bespoke web and software development projects typically start around £30,000, with larger platforms often ranging from £50,000 to £250,000+, depending on scope and complexity.

The most useful way to estimate your project is to understand what the application needs to do, who will use it, which systems it needs to connect to and how complex the underlying technology needs to be.

A focused web application can potentially be developed within a few months, while larger SaaS and enterprise platforms may require six months or longer.

The timeline depends on the number and complexity of features, backend development, integrations, design, testing, infrastructure and the level of refinement needed before launch.

We establish a delivery plan once we understand what you're trying to build and the outcomes the application needs to achieve.

A web application is software that runs through a web browser and allows users to interact with data, services or business processes.

Examples include SaaS platforms, customer portals, dashboards, booking systems, workforce management platforms, e-commerce applications and internal business systems.

Unlike a traditional website, a web application typically contains more complex functionality, user accounts, databases, integrations and business logic.

Yes. We design and develop bespoke web applications around the specific requirements of your business.

This can include the user interface, frontend application, backend systems, databases, APIs, authentication, integrations, cloud infrastructure and administration systems.

We can take an application from an initial idea through design, architecture, development, testing and launch.

Yes. SaaS development is a core part of our web application development work.

We can build SaaS products from early MVPs through to larger multi-tenant platforms, including user management, subscriptions, payments, APIs, administration systems and cloud infrastructure.

The architecture can be designed to support the product as the number of users, customers and data grows.

Yes. API development and integrations are an important part of the web applications we build.

We can integrate applications with existing CRMs, ERPs, payment providers, databases, third-party APIs and other business systems.

Where an existing API isn't available, we can also design and build the integration layer required to connect systems together.

Yes. Not every project starts from scratch.

We can take over existing web applications where development has stalled, the architecture needs improving, performance has become a problem or the original development team can no longer deliver.

We'll review the existing application, codebase and infrastructure, identify the key issues and recommend whether it should be improved, restructured or rebuilt.

We use modern technologies based on the requirements of the product rather than forcing every project onto the same stack.

Our experience includes technologies such as React, Vue, .NET, Node.js, Scala and Go, alongside modern cloud infrastructure, databases and API technologies.

We'll recommend the technology that makes sense for the product, existing systems, users and long-term requirements.

Yes. We can work from an existing design or help take the product from early concepts through UX, user journeys, wireframes and polished interfaces before development begins.

This allows design and technical decisions to be considered together rather than treating them as completely separate stages.

The result is an application designed around how people actually use the product and how the underlying technology needs to work.

Yes. A web application is often only one part of a much larger digital product.

Rounded Labs can develop the frontend application, backend APIs, databases, authentication, administration systems, cloud infrastructure and third-party integrations required to support it.

This full-stack capability is particularly useful when the application needs to connect to complex business systems or when you're building an entirely new digital product.

Yes. We build web applications for larger organisations where security, scalability, integration and reliability are important considerations.

This can include internal business systems, customer portals, workforce platforms, data applications and systems that integrate with existing enterprise infrastructure.

We can work with your existing technology environment rather than requiring the entire organisation to adopt a new stack.

Yes. We work with startups as well as established businesses and enterprise organisations.

For early-stage products, we'll help identify what needs to be included in the first release and what can be developed later.

The objective is to build the right product for the stage you're at, rather than simply building the biggest possible application.

Launching an application isn't necessarily the end of development.

Technology changes, third-party APIs evolve, security issues need attention and users will inevitably request new features.

We can continue maintaining, monitoring and developing your application after launch, including technical updates, improvements, integrations and new functionality.

Yes. We can provide ongoing development and technical support once your application is live.

This can include maintenance, monitoring, performance optimisation, security updates, new functionality, integrations and continued product development.

Our involvement can evolve as your business and application requirements change.

For bespoke client development, ownership and licensing are clearly defined in the development agreement before work begins.

Our normal approach is for clients to own the bespoke deliverables developed specifically for their project, while Rounded Labs retains ownership of any pre-existing background technology.

We believe these details should be clear before development starts.

You don't need a perfect specification.

It helps if you can explain:

• The problem — What are you trying to solve?
• The users — Who will use the application?
• The core workflow — What should users be able to accomplish?
• The platforms — Do you need web only, or multiple platforms?
• Existing technology — What systems does the application need to connect to?
• The timeline — Is there a particular launch date?
• The budget — What level of investment is realistic?

From there, we can help turn the idea into a clearer product scope and development plan.

Absolutely. In fact, that's often where the first conversation is most useful.

You don't need to know which technology stack, backend architecture or specific APIs you need.

Tell us what you're trying to achieve. We'll help you work through the product, technology, scope and likely investment before you commit to development.