How Much Does Custom PHP Development Cost?Custom PHP
Fixed prices from $80K to $250K. 8-12 week delivery on every project.
IRPR builds custom PHP applications using Laravel, Symfony, and WordPress. We handle everything from SaaS platforms to ecommerce backends and API integrations. Every project ships with a fixed price and a clear timeline.
A typical custom PHP project costs between $80,000 and $250,000. Delivery takes 8 to 12 weeks. We support compliance standards like PCI-DSS for payment processing, HIPAA for healthcare data, and SOC 2 for SaaS platforms.
We work with startup CTOs who need a scalable MVP, product managers at mid-market companies replacing legacy PHP systems, and agency owners who outsource complex builds. Each client gets a senior-only team and full code ownership.
Types of software we ship.
Custom PHP SaaS Platform
Multi-tenant billing system with Laravel, Stripe, and PostgreSQL. Includes subscription management and role-based access.
PHP Ecommerce Backend
Headless commerce backend with Symfony, Elasticsearch, and payment gateway integrations for PCI-DSS compliance.
Custom CRM in PHP
Sales pipeline and contact management system built on Laravel with HubSpot API sync and custom reporting.
PHP API Gateway
RESTful and GraphQL API layer using Laravel Passport and Redis caching for high-throughput integrations.
PHP Content Management System
Headless CMS with WordPress or custom Laravel admin panel, optimized for multi-site publishing workflows.
PHP Real Estate Platform
MLS-integrated property search engine with Symfony, geolocation filters, and IDX feed processing.
PHP Healthcare Portal
HIPAA-compliant patient portal with Laravel, encrypted data storage, and EHR integration APIs.
PHP Data Dashboard
Real-time analytics dashboard with Laravel, Chart.js, and MySQL for operational KPI tracking.
We build for every business type.
SaaS companies
Ecommerce brands
Healthcare organizations
Fintech companies
Real estate firms
Custom PHP Development Cost Breakdown
Our pricing covers the full lifecycle from idea to release.
IRPR charges a fixed price for every project. The cost depends on complexity, compliance needs, and integrations. A simple admin panel with 5-10 screens starts around $80,000. A full SaaS platform with billing, APIs, and multi-tenancy runs $150,000 to $250,000.
The price includes a 2-week Roadmap phase where we document every feature, database schema, and API endpoint. You get a fixed quote before any code is written. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Why Fixed Price Beats Hourly Billing for PHP Projects
Hourly rates create uncertainty. Fixed price gives you a budget you can trust.
Most PHP development agencies charge $100-$200 per hour. A project that should take 10 weeks can stretch to 20 weeks when scope creeps. You never know the final cost until the end.
IRPR gives you a fixed price in week 2. We define every feature, API, and data model in the Roadmap. If we miss something, we cover it. You pay what we quoted. Period.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Scope creep without change orders
- Junior developers on your code
- No written specification
- Code ownership unclear
- Delivery timeline slips weekly
- Fixed price from week 2
- Scope locked in Roadmap phase
- Senior engineers only (10+ years)
- Detailed spec with database schema
- Full code ownership
- 8-12 week delivery guarantee
Our 4-Step Process for Custom PHP Development
From idea to production in 8-12 weeks. Every step has a clear deliverable.
We use a structured process that removes guesswork. Each phase ends with a concrete artifact you can review and approve.
The Roadmap phase is the most important. It costs a fixed fee (typically $5,000-$15,000) and covers all discovery. After that, you get a fixed price for the build.
What Ships with Every Custom PHP Project
Every deliverable is designed to hand you a running business, not just code.
We don't throw code over the wall. Every project includes documentation, infrastructure, and monitoring. You can hand it to any internal team or host it yourself.
Our standard delivery includes a production-ready application, automated tests, and a deployment pipeline. No technical debt, no undocumented APIs.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
- Sentry error and performance monitoring
- Automated PHPUnit test suite with 80%+ coverage
- Database schema migration scripts
- API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Deployment runbook for AWS or DigitalOcean
- Admin dashboard with user management
- 30-day post-launch warranty
- 1-hour response SLA for critical issues
What we ship in this practice.
SaaS Subscription Platform for Fintech
Built a multi-tenant billing system with Laravel, Stripe, and PostgreSQL. Reduced manual invoicing by 40 hours per month. Handles 10,000+ active subscriptions.
Ecommerce Backend for D2C Brand
Replaced a legacy Magento store with a headless Symfony backend. Cut page load time from 4 seconds to 0.8 seconds. Increased conversion rate by 15%.
Patient Portal for Telemedicine Startup
Developed a HIPAA-compliant portal with Laravel and Twilio video. Onboarded 200+ providers in the first quarter. Achieved 99.99% uptime on AWS.
Real Estate MLS Aggregator
Aggregated 500,000+ property listings from 12 MLS feeds using Symfony and Elasticsearch. Reduced search latency from 8 seconds to 1.2 seconds.
Learning Management System for EdTech
Built a custom LMS with Laravel, WebSockets, and MySQL. Supports 5,000 concurrent students with real-time quiz grading. Reduced admin workload by 30%.
Inventory Management for Manufacturing
Created a warehouse management system with Symfony, barcode scanning, and ERP integration. Cut inventory errors by 90% and saved $50,000 annually in write-offs.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed Price from Week 2
We write a full specification in the Roadmap phase and quote a fixed price. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. You know the cost before we write a line of code.
Senior Engineers Only
Every developer has 10+ years of PHP experience. No junior engineers. We have shipped 200+ products across 50 countries with a 98% on-time delivery rate.
8-12 Week Delivery
Our process is designed for speed. A typical SaaS MVP ships in 12 weeks. We work in 2-week sprints with demos at the end of each sprint.
Full Code Ownership
You own every line of code from day one. Source code goes into your GitHub repo. No licensing fees, no lock-in, no recurring royalties.
Compliance Built In
We build for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and FERPA. Our team includes engineers who have audited production systems for these standards. Compliance is not an afterthought.
Post-Launch Support Included
Every project includes a 30-day warranty with 1-hour response SLA for critical issues. We also offer ongoing maintenance contracts starting at $5,000 per month.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
30-minute discovery call. No deck. We'll tell you honestly what it takes, how long, and how much.