What this SaaS budget includes
- Multi-tenant architecture
- Subscription billing (Stripe)
- Feature flags
- Admin panel with tenant management
- REST API (documented)
- Analytics dashboard
- Role-based access control
- 6-month support
What drives the cost of a SaaS platform?
Multi-tenancy is the most complex architectural challenge in SaaS. Proper data isolation, custom configurations per tenant, and scalability must be designed from day one — retrofitting these is expensive. This accounts for roughly 30% of the total budget.
Billing logic is another significant driver: subscription lifecycle, proration, trial periods, and webhook reliability require careful implementation. The LATAM blended rate (~$45 USD/hour) assumes a mixed senior/mid team in Colombia, Mexico or Argentina.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to build a SaaS?
- A mid-scope SaaS platform for LATAM costs around $90,200 USD and takes 10 months with a blended team at ~$45/hour. A focused MVP can start from $30,000 USD / 3 months to validate market fit.
- What is multi-tenant?
- Multi-tenant means a single app instance serves multiple clients with isolated data and configurations. It's the standard model for B2B SaaS and requires careful upfront architecture to ensure security and scalability.
- Does it include subscription management?
- Yes. The budget includes Stripe-based subscription billing with plan tiers, invoicing, and subscription lifecycle management (upgrades, cancellations, trials).
- Does it include UX/UI design?
- Yes. Mid-fidelity wireframes and interface design are included. Branding (logo, visual identity) has an additional cost.