How Much Does Node.js Development CostNode.js Development
IRPR builds Node.js apps on a fixed price. Get your MVP in 8-12 weeks from $80K to $250K.
IRPR builds Node.js applications using Express.js, NestJS, and Next.js for server-side and full-stack projects. We write TypeScript by default and deploy on AWS Lambda or Docker containers.
A typical Node.js MVP ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price between $80,000 and $250,000. Every project includes CI/CD, error monitoring with Sentry, and compliance audits for SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
Startup founders hire us to build their first SaaS product. CTOs engage us for backend microservices that scale. Product managers come to us when they need a real-time app with WebSocket support.
Types of software we ship.
REST API backend
Build a REST API with Express.js and PostgreSQL. Includes Swagger docs and rate limiting via Redis.
Real-time chat app
Real-time messaging using Socket.io and Redis Pub/Sub. Handles 10K concurrent connections.
E-commerce backend
E-commerce backend with Stripe integration, inventory management, and admin dashboards built in Next.js.
SaaS platform
Multi-tenant SaaS platform with subscription billing via Stripe, user roles, and API keys. Deployed on AWS ECS.
Microservices architecture
Microservices using NestJS with RabbitMQ for event-driven communication. Each service independently deployable.
CMS backend
Headless CMS backend with Strapi or custom Node.js + GraphQL. Includes media uploads and role-based access.
API gateway
API gateway with Express Gateway or custom Node.js proxy. Routes requests, authenticates via JWT, and logs to Datadog.
WebSocket server
WebSocket server for live data streams using ws library and Redis. Handles 50K messages per second.
We build for every business type.
startups
enterprises
e-commerce platforms
real-time applications
API and microservices
What Determines the Cost of Node.js Development?
Node.js development cost depends on project complexity, team composition, and compliance needs.
A simple CRUD API with Express.js and MongoDB costs $80K to $120K and ships in 8-10 weeks. A real-time platform with WebSockets, Redis, and multiple microservices costs $180K to $250K and takes 12-14 weeks.
Compliance adds scope. HIPAA-compliant Node.js apps require audit logging, data encryption, and BAA contracts. PCI-DSS adds tokenization and vulnerability scans. Each adds 2-4 weeks and $20K-$50K to the fixed price.
Generic Dev Shop vs IRPR: Node.js Development
How IRPR's fixed-price Node.js development compares with traditional hourly shops.
Most agencies charge hourly rates between $100 and $250 per hour. They push timelines, add scope creep, and charge for meetings. IRPR gives you a fixed price in week 2 after the Roadmap phase.
You get a dedicated team of senior Node.js engineers. All code lives in your repo from day one. We use GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Sentry for error tracking, and Datadog for monitoring.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Junior developers on your project
- No compliance or security audits
- Git repo owned by the agency
- Scope changes cause delays and extra cost
- No post-launch monitoring included
- Fixed price agreed in week 2
- Senior engineers only, average 10+ years
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliance built in
- Full source code in your repository from start
- Roadmap phase defines scope; changes go through a change order process
- Sentry and Datadog monitoring included for first 90 days
Our Node.js Development Process in 4 Phases
IRPR follows a proven four-phase process to deliver your Node.js application on time and on budget.
Every project starts with a 2-week Roadmap phase. We map out every user story, API endpoint, and database table. The output is a fixed price and a delivery schedule.
Then we build. Our Node.js engineers work in 2-week sprints. You see working software every two weeks. We deploy to staging after each sprint and to production at release.
What Ships With Every Node.js Project
Every Node.js application we build includes the following deliverables. No hidden extras.
You own everything. Source code, infrastructure config, deployment scripts, and monitoring dashboards are all delivered. We also provide a one-week knowledge transfer session.
- Source code in your GitHub or GitLab repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions (build, test, deploy)
- Sentry error tracking for all environments
- Datadog dashboards for production monitoring
- API documentation auto-generated from code (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Database schema migrations with scripts
- Dockerized local development environment (docker-compose)
- Deployment to AWS ECS, EC2, or Lambda
- SSL certificate setup and HTTPS enforcement
- Runbook with restore and rollback procedures
What we ship in this practice.
SaaS subscription platform with Stripe
Built a multi-tenant SaaS backend using NestJS and PostgreSQL. Stripe integration for subscription billing and usage metering. Reduced billing errors by 95% and cut payment processing time from 3 days to real-time.
Real-time collaboration for edtech
Developed a collaborative whiteboard using WebSocket and Redis. Students and teachers draw in real-time across devices. 500 users can collaborate on the same canvas with under 100ms latency.
HIPAA-compliant telehealth backend
Built a video consultation platform with Twilio Video, Express.js, and encrypted data storage. Passed HIPAA audit on first try. Handles 200 concurrent sessions per server instance.
E-commerce backend for DTC brand
Created a headless e-commerce backend with Next.js and Stripe. Integrated with Shopify Admin API for inventory sync. Increased order processing speed by 3x and reduced API costs by 40%.
Microservices for logistics tracking
Designed a microservices architecture with NestJS, RabbitMQ, and PostgreSQL. Each service handles one domain: orders, tracking, notifications. Processes 1 million tracking updates per day with 99.9% uptime.
PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway
Built a tokenized payment gateway using Node.js and AWS KMS. Saved the client $120K/year in compliance audit fees. Processes 500 transactions per second during peak hours.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every Node.js project gets a fixed quote after the 2-week Roadmap phase. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. You know the total cost before we write a line of code.
Senior engineers only
Our Node.js developers average 10+ years of experience. We do not staff juniors or offshore teams. Every engineer has shipped production Node.js apps at scale.
Compliance built in, not bolted on
HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 are part of our standard process, not afterthoughts. We build audit logs, encryption, and access controls from sprint one.
You own the code from day one
All source code is stored in your repository from the first commit. Our engineers push directly to your GitHub or GitLab. No IP transfer issues, no license fees.
2-week feedback cycles
You see working software every two weeks on a staging environment. No 6-month big bangs. You can change direction at the end of each sprint without restarting.
Post-launch support included
We monitor your production app with Sentry and Datadog for 90 days after launch. You get a runbook, on-call support during the first week, and a knowledge transfer session.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
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