How Much Does Custom Software Cost for E-commerce?
Quick Answer
Custom e-commerce software typically costs:
- ₹5-15 lakhs for simple order management or inventory system
- ₹15-35 lakhs for full platform (web + mobile, complex workflows)
- ₹35-75 lakhs+ for enterprise systems
What Affects the Price?
1. Scope of Features
Simple CRUD app (create, read, update, delete) = cheaper
Complex workflows with integrations = more expensive
2. Integrations
- Shopify/Woocommerce integration: +₹2-5 lakhs
- Payment gateway (Stripe, Razorpay): +₹1-2 lakhs
- Accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks): +₹2-4 lakhs
- Shipping APIs (Shiprocket, etc): +₹1-3 lakhs
3. Timeline
Fast delivery = higher cost (need more developers)
Flexible timeline = lower cost
4. Team Location
- India-based team: ₹5-20 lakhs
- US/Europe: $20,000-100,000+ (₹166-830 lakhs)
Cost Breakdown Example
E-commerce Order Management System (₹15 lakhs)
- Design & wireframes: ₹1.5L (3 weeks)
- Backend development: ₹5.5L (5 weeks)
- Frontend development: ₹5L (5 weeks)
- Testing & QA: ₹1.5L (2 weeks)
- Deployment & training: ₹1L (1 week)
Payment Structure
Standard payment schedule:
- 30% upfront (project kickoff)
- 40% at midpoint (50% of features built)
- 30% on delivery (system goes live)
Hidden Costs to Budget For
- Hosting: ₹10-50k/month (depends on scale)
- Support: ₹15-30k/month (after first 30 days free)
- Updates: ₹5-10k/month for maintenance
- Training: ₹20-50k (team learns the system)
ROI Timeline
Most e-commerce businesses see ROI in 4-6 months through:
- Reduced manual work
- Fewer errors
- Faster order processing
- Better customer experience
How to Get Accurate Pricing
- List your features/requirements
- Define timeline flexibility
- Identify integrations needed
- Schedule discovery call (free)
- Get detailed proposal
Every business is different. The only way to get accurate pricing is to discuss YOUR specific needs.