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Get a fixed price for your Django project in 2 weeks. No hourly billing, no surprises.
IRPR builds Django applications for startups and enterprises. We use Django with Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, and Docker to ship production-ready web apps and APIs.
Every project ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price between $80K and $250K. We handle compliance for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 out of the box.
Startup CTOs hire us to build their MVP without burning runway. Enterprise product managers use us to launch internal tools on a fixed budget. Ecommerce owners get custom Django stores with Stripe integration. Healthcare IT directors trust us for HIPAA-compliant patient portals.
Types of software we ship.
Custom Web Application
Full-stack Django app with user auth, admin panel, and REST API. Integrates with Stripe, SendGrid, and AWS S3.
REST API Backend
Django REST Framework API with JWT auth, rate limiting, and Swagger docs. Connects to React, Vue, or mobile apps.
SaaS MVP
Multi-tenant Django SaaS with subscription billing via Stripe, Celery for background tasks, and PostgreSQL.
Ecommerce Platform
Django Oscar-based store with custom product catalogs, payment gateways, and inventory management.
Content Management System
Django CMS with Wagtail or custom admin, media library, and SEO-friendly URLs.
Data Dashboard
Django + Chart.js or Plotly dashboards with real-time data from PostgreSQL, Redis, and external APIs.
Real-Time Chat Application
Django Channels + WebSockets for live messaging, with Redis as channel layer and PostgreSQL persistence.
Payment Processing System
Django-based payment gateway integration with Stripe, PayPal, and Braintree, including webhook handling and refunds.
We build for every business type.
Startups
Ecommerce
Healthcare
Fintech
Media
What Determines Django Development Cost
Your Django project cost depends on scope, complexity, and compliance needs.
IRPR quotes every project after a 2-week Roadmap phase. We analyze your requirements, define the tech stack, and produce a fixed price. No hourly billing, no scope creep.
Typical costs range from $80K for a simple MVP to $250K for a multi-tenant platform with compliance. The average project ships in 12 weeks with a team of 3-5 senior engineers.
Generic Dev Shop vs IRPR: The Real Cost Difference
Most agencies charge by the hour and inflate timelines. IRPR gives you a fixed price and ships fast.
A generic dev shop might quote $150/hour and estimate 6 months for your Django app. You never know the final cost until it's too late.
IRPR delivers a fixed price after a 2-week Roadmap. You know the budget before we write a line of code. No surprises, no overtime charges.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Timelines often double
- Junior developers on your project
- No compliance expertise
- Code ownership unclear
- Scope creep costs extra
- Fixed price from day one
- 8-12 week delivery
- Senior engineers only (10+ years)
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 built in
- Full code ownership
- Scope locked in Roadmap phase
Our Django Development Process: From Idea to Release
We follow a four-phase process that guarantees a predictable cost and timeline.
Every project starts with a 2-week Roadmap where we define the architecture, user stories, and fixed price. Then we build your Django app in 8-12 weeks.
You get weekly demos, a staging environment, and full transparency. No black boxes, no surprises.
What Ships With Every Django Project
Every deliverable includes production-ready code, infrastructure, and documentation.
You own everything we build. Source code, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring are set up from day one.
No hidden fees, no ongoing royalties. Just a Django app that runs in production.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- PostgreSQL database with automated backups
- Docker containers for local and production
- Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
- Staging environment on AWS EC2 or ECS
- Swagger/OpenAPI documentation for all endpoints
- Admin panel with user management and logs
- Unit tests with 80%+ coverage
- Deployment runbook and architecture diagram
What we ship in this practice.
SaaS MVP for a B2B Analytics Platform
Built a multi-tenant Django app with Stripe subscription billing and real-time dashboards. Reduced time-to-market by 40% compared to the client's previous agency. Tech stack: Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, Chart.js.
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Portal
Developed a Django-based patient portal with video calls via Twilio and encrypted health records. Passed HIPAA audit on first attempt. Tech stack: Django, PostgreSQL, Twilio, AWS KMS.
Custom Ecommerce Store for a DTC Brand
Replaced Shopify with a Django Oscar store that handles 10,000+ SKUs and custom discount rules. Increased conversion rate by 15% with faster page loads. Tech stack: Django, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Elasticsearch.
Payment Processing API for a Fintech Startup
Built a Django REST API that processes 500+ transactions per second with PCI-DSS compliance. Integrated with Stripe, PayPal, and Plaid. Tech stack: Django, DRF, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS Lambda.
Content Management System for a Media Company
Created a Wagtail-based CMS with custom workflows and media library. Reduced content publishing time from 2 hours to 15 minutes. Tech stack: Django, Wagtail, PostgreSQL, AWS S3.
Real-Time Logistics Dashboard
Developed a Django Channels app with live tracking of 1,000+ shipments. Cut manual status updates by 8 hours per week. Tech stack: Django, Channels, Redis, PostgreSQL, Mapbox.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. You know the cost before we start.
Senior engineers only
Our team averages 12 years of experience. No junior developers, no offshore code mills. Every line of Django code is written by a senior engineer who has shipped 10+ production apps.
8-12 week MVPs
We ship a production-ready Django app in 8-12 weeks. That's 3x faster than the industry average of 6-9 months. Speed comes from our fixed process and senior team.
Full code ownership
You own everything: source code, database schema, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in. Your team can take over immediately after release.
Compliance built-in
We build HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance into every Django project from day one. No costly retrofits. Our infrastructure on AWS meets enterprise security standards.
Async-first global team
Our team works across 50+ countries with 4+ hours of daily overlap with US time zones. You get daily updates via Slack and weekly demos. No time zone friction.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
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