App Development Cost in India (2026)
Last updated July 22, 2026 · Ubikon Technologies · Based on fixed-price quotes across 300+ delivered projects
App development in India in 2026 typically costs ₹2.5L–₹12L for most products. A simple mobile MVP (minimum viable product) starts from ₹2.5L and ships in 6–8 weeks; a standard app with a backend runs ₹5L–₹12L; enterprise platforms are ₹20L+. The final price is driven by three things: the platform, the feature set, and complexity. The tables below give the real, itemised numbers Ubikon uses to quote fixed-price contracts.
Base build cost by platform
| Platform | Base cost (from) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Web app | ₹75,000 | Next.js / React web application |
| Mobile app (one platform focus) | ₹1,20,000 | React Native / Flutter, iOS or Android lead |
| Mobile + Web (shared backend) | ₹1,80,000 | Cross-platform app with web + shared API |
Cost per feature
Each feature is a fixed add-on to the base cost. Build your estimate by adding the features you need.
| Feature | Cost (from) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| User authentication (login, social) | ₹21,000 | 1 week |
| User profiles | ₹14,000 | 1 week |
| Push notifications | ₹21,000 | 1 week |
| Payment integration (Razorpay, Stripe, UPI) | ₹42,000 | 2 weeks |
| Real-time chat / messaging | ₹56,000 | 3 weeks |
| Maps & location | ₹35,000 | 2 weeks |
| AI features (chatbot, recommendations) | ₹75,000 | 3 weeks |
| Admin dashboard | ₹63,000 | 3 weeks |
| Analytics | ₹21,000 | 1 week |
| Advanced search & filters | ₹28,000 | 2 weeks |
| Social features (feed, follow, like) | ₹49,000 | 2 weeks |
| Video / audio streaming or calling | ₹70,000 | 4 weeks |
| E-commerce (catalog, cart, orders) | ₹70,000 | 4 weeks |
| Booking / scheduling system | ₹42,000 | 2 weeks |
| Offline support | ₹35,000 | 2 weeks |
| Multi-language (i18n) | ₹21,000 | 1 week |
Complexity multiplier
The base + features total is multiplied by a complexity factor:
×1
Simple
Standard flows, few integrations
×1.3
Medium
Custom UI, several integrations
×1.7
Complex
Heavy custom logic, scale, compliance
Cost by app type
| App type | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Simple MVP (mobile) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | 6-8 weeks |
| Standard app (mobile + backend) | ₹5,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 | 10-14 weeks |
| Web SaaS MVP | ₹4,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 | 10-14 weeks |
| AI app / feature | ₹3,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | 8-16 weeks |
| E-commerce app | ₹5,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | 10-16 weeks |
| Enterprise platform | ₹20,00,000 – ₹50,00,000 | 16-28 weeks |
How these numbers are calculated
These are Ubikon's real, fixed-price 2026 quote figures, refined across 300+ delivered projects for startups and enterprises in India and 25+ countries. Your estimate is: (base platform cost + selected feature costs) × complexity multiplier.
For example, a medium-complexity mobile app with authentication, payments, and push notifications works out to (₹1,20,000 + ₹21,000 + ₹42,000 + ₹21,000) × 1.3 ≈ ₹2.65L. Every quote is fixed upfront with milestone payments, no scope creep, and 100% source-code and IP ownership assigned to you before day one. Try the exact figures in the calculator below.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to develop an app in India in 2026?
- App development in India in 2026 typically costs ₹2.5L–₹12L for most products. A simple mobile MVP starts from ₹2.5L, a standard app with backend runs ₹5L–₹12L, and enterprise platforms ₹20L+. Ubikon quotes a fixed price upfront based on platform, features, and complexity.
- How much does a mobile app MVP cost?
- A mobile app MVP (minimum viable product) starts from ₹2.5L on a fixed-price contract and ships in 6–8 weeks. Adding features like payments (₹42k), chat (₹56k), or AI (₹75k) increases the cost predictably.
- What makes app development cost more or less?
- The three biggest cost drivers are: platform (web ₹75k base, mobile ₹1.2L, both ₹1.8L), the feature set (each feature has a fixed add-on cost), and complexity (a 1.0×–1.7× multiplier for custom logic, scale, and compliance).
- Is fixed-price or hourly better for app development?
- For a defined scope like an MVP, fixed-price protects your budget from scope creep and overruns. Ubikon works fixed-price with milestone payments, so you know the total before development starts. Hourly suits open-ended, evolving work.
- Do I own the code I pay for?
- With Ubikon, yes — you own 100% of the source code and IP, with an IP-assignment agreement signed before day 1 and zero vendor lock-in.