How Much Does It Cost to Develop an eCommerce App?
A realistic 2026 cost breakdown for building an eCommerce app — catalog, cart, payments, order tracking — at competitive offshore rates.
Get a free estimateWhy eCommerce Apps Cost What They Do
An eCommerce app's cost is driven by the machinery behind the storefront — catalog management, cart and checkout, payments, inventory, order tracking and an admin panel — far more than by how many product screens it has.
GTS Infosoft has built shopping and marketplace apps for clients across India, the USA and Australia. At around USD 20/hour with AI-accelerated delivery, our ranges stay well below enterprise agencies. Below are indicative figures — when you're ready, use our cost calculator or contact us for a precise quote.
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ISO 9001:2015 CertifiedWhat Affects the Cost
Platforms
iOS, Android, both, plus a web store or admin panel — cross-platform Flutter or React Native ships mobile from one codebase and cuts cost.
Features
search and filters, cart, wishlists, coupons, reviews, order tracking, push notifications and loyalty programs each add engineering effort.
Complexity
a single-vendor store is simpler than a multi-vendor marketplace with seller onboarding, commissions and payouts.
Design
a conversion-focused custom UI with rich product pages adds design hours versus a templated storefront.
Integrations
payment gateways, shipping and logistics APIs, ERPs/inventory systems, analytics and CRMs each require build and testing.
Estimated Cost by Complexity
Simple ($5,000–$11,000)
a single-vendor store app with catalog, cart, one payment gateway and basic order tracking. Indicative only.
Standard ($11,000–$25,000)
custom UI, wishlists, coupons, reviews, an admin panel and several integrations. Indicative only.
Complex ($25,000–$55,000+)
a multi-vendor marketplace with seller apps, AI recommendations, high scalability and many integrations. Indicative only — contact us for an exact quote.
Timeline & How to Reduce Cost
Timeline
a simple store app typically ships in 8–12 weeks, a standard app in 3–5 months, and a marketplace in 5–8 months.
Launch an MVP
start with catalog, cart and checkout for one vendor, validate sales, then add loyalty and marketplace features.
Go cross-platform and offshore
Flutter or React Native plus GTS Infosoft's ~USD 20/hour AI-accelerated team keeps costs down across devices.
Reuse commerce building blocks
proven cart, payment and catalog modules shorten the build and reduce custom effort.
Why GTS Infosoft Is Better Value
eCommerce expertise
we've shipped store and marketplace apps with payments, tracking and admin panels, so we deliver faster with fewer surprises.
Competitive offshore pricing at around USD 20/hour with AI-accelerated delivery, plus transparent, itemised estimates.
ISO 9001:2015 certified, 250+ apps over 16 years serving India, the USA and Australia, with post-launch support included.
Technology We Use
FlutterReact NativeNode.jsMongoDBStripeRazorpayFirebaseAWS
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to develop an eCommerce app?
An eCommerce app typically costs $5,000–$55,000+. A single-vendor store app runs $5,000–$11,000, a feature-rich app $11,000–$25,000, and a multi-vendor marketplace $25,000 and up. These are indicative ranges — contact us for an exact quote.
How long does it take to build an eCommerce app?
A simple store app usually ships in 8–12 weeks, a standard app in 3–5 months, and a multi-vendor marketplace in 5–8 months. AI-accelerated, phased delivery helps you launch sooner.
What are the ongoing and maintenance costs?
Budget around 15–20% of the build cost per year, plus payment gateway and hosting usage fees. We offer monthly support retainers to keep these predictable.
What is the cheapest way to build an eCommerce app?
Start with a cross-platform single-vendor MVP covering catalog, cart and checkout, built by a senior offshore team, then add marketplace and loyalty features in phases as you grow.
Should I build a native app or use a platform like Shopify?
For a straightforward store, a hosted platform can be cheapest to start. A custom app pays off when you need a differentiated UX, marketplace logic, deep integrations or full control — we can advise on the right fit for your budget.
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