SaaS development
SaaS development: subscription software that can grow
Accounts, plans, billing and security, on a back end that can grow from your first customers to many more.
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In short
SaaS, or software as a service, is software that customers pay for by subscription and use online. A good SaaS product needs accounts, billing, separate customer data and monitoring from the start, because they are hard to add later. ShooraTech is a SaaS development company that builds on .NET and the cloud, starting with a small first release.
Who it is for
Founders building a subscription product
- You are building software that customers pay for each month or year
- You need accounts, roles and billing from the start
- You want a design that does not need a rewrite when you grow
- You need each customer's data kept separate and secure
What is included
The parts a SaaS product needs
Accounts and roles
Sign-up, sign-in, teams and permissions.
Subscription billing
Plans, trials, invoices and a link to a payment provider.
Separate customer data
Often called multi-tenant design. Each customer sees only their own data.
Admin and usage reports
Tools to help your customers and see how they use the product.
Security and backups
Data encryption, activity logs and recovery that is tested.
Cloud hosting and alerts
Hosting on Azure or AWS, with alerts when something breaks.
Phases
How the work is organized
Idea call
We talk about the market, the users and the first plan you will sell.
Discovery
We map the scope and the design, and write a quote.
Core build
We build accounts, billing and the first feature that gives value.
Launch and improve
Real customers use it, and usage data guides the next features.
Cost and timeline
What drives price
SaaS cost depends on the core product features and the number of plans and billing rules. It also depends on connected systems and any security rules you must follow. We build the smallest product you can sell first. Then we grow it from customer feedback. We agree the timeline in writing after discovery. See pricing and engagement models for more.
Product features
The valuable thing your product does. This is usually most of the work.
Billing rules
Trials, usage-based charges, taxes and invoices add work.
Rules you must follow
Data location and security rules shape the design.
Size of the audience
More users and tighter uptime need more engineering.
Technology
How we choose it
We usually build SaaS with ASP.NET Core and SQL Server, a web front end and a payment provider for billing. We host on Azure or AWS and use GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps for releases. We keep each customer's data apart and design the code so you can add features without a rewrite.
ToolsASP.NET CoreSQL ServerReactAzureGitHub Actions
FAQ
SaaS development questions
How much does SaaS development cost?
It depends on the features, the billing rules, connected systems, rules you must follow and team size. We write down the scope and price before work starts. You can begin with a small first release.
How long does it take to build a SaaS product?
It depends on the scope. A small first release can take a few months. We agree the timeline in writing after discovery, and we update it with you as we learn more.
How is SaaS different from an MVP?
An MVP is a small first version used to test an idea. SaaS is a way of selling software by subscription. Many SaaS products start as an MVP, then add billing and more users.
Can I add billing later?
It is possible, but accounts and plans touch the whole product. We suggest planning for them early, even if you turn on payments after your first test users.
What technology do you use for SaaS?
We usually use ASP.NET Core and SQL Server with a React front end, hosted on Azure or AWS. We pick the tools that fit your product, your budget and the team that will keep building it.
Can a SaaS product grow with my customers?
We design it to grow and we measure how it performs. As your user count rises, we add capacity where it is needed, instead of building too much at the start.
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