How much does it really cost to build an app in 2026?

Every founder's first question is the same: "kitna lagega?" — how much will it cost?

The honest answer: it depends on three things, and only three things.

1. Scope, not features

A feature list tells you almost nothing. "Login" can be a weekend or a month (SSO? OTP? biometrics? fraud checks?). What matters is scope depth. We always start by cutting the v1 to the bone — the version that proves people want it.

2. The build approach

In 2026, AI-assisted development has genuinely changed the economics. What took a 5-person team 4 months in 2022, a senior engineer with modern tooling ships in 4–6 weeks. That's why studios like ours can quote a fraction of big-agency prices without cutting corners.

3. Who maintains it

The app you launch is maybe 60% of lifetime cost. Ask any agency: "what happens after launch?" If they don't have a clear answer, walk away.

Ballpark ranges we quote

• Landing page / business site: ₹25K–₹80K
• MVP web app / SaaS: ₹1.5L–₹6L
• Mobile app (iOS + Android): ₹2L–₹8L
• Live streaming / social platform: ₹5L–₹20L
• AI agent / automation: ₹80K–₹4L

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