Node.js Backend Development PricingPricing
Get a fixed price for your Node.js backend in week 2. No hourly billing, no scope creep.
IRPR builds production-ready Node.js backends using Express.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and AWS Lambda. We focus on APIs, microservices, and real-time systems that scale from day one.
Every project ships with a fixed price defined in the Roadmap phase (week 2). Timelines run 12-14 weeks with typical budgets between $80K and $250K. We build to HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 standards when required.
CTOs scaling SaaS platforms, product managers launching MVPs, enterprise teams migrating legacy backends, and founders building fintech or healthcare apps hire us for predictable pricing and senior-only engineers.
Types of software we ship.
REST API Development
Build CRUD endpoints with Express.js, JWT auth, and PostgreSQL. Includes Swagger docs and rate limiting.
GraphQL API Development
Implement Apollo Server with TypeGraphQL, Prisma ORM, and real-time subscriptions via WebSockets.
Microservices Architecture
Deploy decoupled services with RabbitMQ, Docker, and Kubernetes. Each service scales independently.
Real-Time Backend
Build chat, live dashboards, and notifications using Socket.io, Redis Pub/Sub, and AWS ElastiCache.
Serverless Backend
Create event-driven APIs with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Step Functions. Pay per invocation.
Backend for Mobile Apps
Handle push notifications (Firebase/APNs), user auth (OAuth2), and offline sync with Realm or WatermelonDB.
E-commerce Backend
Integrate Stripe, Shopify, or custom payment gateways. Manage inventory, orders, and PCI-DSS compliance.
CMS Backend
Build a headless CMS with Strapi or Contentful, custom APIs, and role-based access for content editors.
We build for every business type.
SaaS platforms
E-commerce stores
Healthcare apps
Fintech platforms
Real estate portals
Node.js Backend Development Pricing: What You Get
Every Node.js backend project ships with production-ready infrastructure and clear pricing.
Our fixed price covers architecture design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring. You get a detailed roadmap before any code is written, with no hidden costs.
We use a 12-14 week timeline for most projects. The price stays the same from week 2 through release. Extensions are rare and communicated early.
Fixed Price vs Hourly: The Real Difference
Most agencies bill hourly and pad estimates. IRPR quotes a fixed price up front.
Hourly billing creates uncertainty. You never know the final cost until the project is done. Scope creep is common because every change adds hours.
IRPR gives you a fixed price after a two-week roadmap. Changes are scoped and priced before work begins. You approve every milestone.
- Hourly billing with vague estimates
- No fixed timeline
- Scope creep without notice
- Code ownership often unclear
- Slow communication via email
- No compliance guarantees
- Fixed price from week 2
- Detailed roadmap with milestones
- No scope creep - changes scoped separately
- Full code ownership in your repo
- Daily standups and Slack communication
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 ready
How We Price Your Node.js Backend
Our pricing process follows a transparent 4-step method.
We start with a free discovery call to understand your requirements. Then we deliver a fixed-price quote in week 2, followed by development and release.
What Ships With Your Node.js Backend
Every backend project includes these deliverables by default.
You get a fully documented, production-ready backend with monitoring and CI/CD. No extra fees for essentials.
- Source code in your GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions
- Dockerized containers for local dev
- PostgreSQL or MongoDB schema with migrations
- RESTful API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Error tracking with Sentry
- Performance monitoring with Datadog
- SSL/TLS certificates and HTTPS
- Load testing report
- Deployment playbook for your team
What we ship in this practice.
Real-Time Chat API for a SaaS Platform
Built a WebSocket-based chat backend using Node.js, Socket.io, and Redis. Reduced message delivery latency by 60% and supported 20K concurrent users. Industry: SaaS.
E-commerce Checkout Backend
Developed a PCI-DSS compliant checkout microservice with Node.js, Stripe, and PostgreSQL. Processed 10,000 orders per hour during Black Friday. Industry: E-commerce.
Healthcare Appointment Scheduling API
Created a HIPAA-compliant scheduling backend using Node.js, Twilio, and MongoDB. Reduced patient booking time by 80% and integrated with Epic EHR. Industry: Healthcare.
Fintech Payment Processing Microservice
Engineered a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment service with Node.js, Express, and AWS Lambda. Handled $5M in monthly transactions with 99.99% uptime. Industry: Fintech.
Real Estate MLS Data Aggregation API
Built a serverless Node.js backend using AWS Lambda and MongoDB to aggregate 500K MLS listings daily. Reduced data refresh time from 4 hours to 15 minutes. Industry: Real Estate.
EdTech User Management Backend
Developed a FERPA-compliant authentication and user management system with Node.js, JWT, and PostgreSQL. Supported 50K concurrent users during peak enrollment. Industry: EdTech.
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.
Senior Engineers Only
Our team averages 10+ years of experience. No juniors, no offshore mismatches. You work directly with senior Node.js developers.
Compliance Built In
We build HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliant backends from day one. No retrofitting, no additional compliance fees.
Full Code Ownership
You own 100% of the source code and IP. We deliver everything to your GitHub repository with no licensing restrictions.
Transparent Roadmap
We deliver a detailed roadmap with architecture, milestones, and costs in week 2. You approve every step before we write code.
Proven Track Record
200+ products shipped across 50+ countries. 98% on-time delivery rate. Our clients include startups and Fortune 500 companies.
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.