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Get a fixed price for your PHP project. No hourly billing, no surprises.
IRPR builds PHP applications using Laravel and Symfony frameworks. We deliver custom web apps, APIs, and SaaS platforms.
Projects ship in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing from $80K to $250K. All code is HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliant.
Startups needing a fast MVP, healthcare companies requiring HIPAA compliance, fintech firms needing PCI-DSS, and ecommerce brands scaling their platforms hire us.
Types of software we ship.
Custom Web Application
Full-stack PHP web apps using Laravel, Vue.js, and PostgreSQL. Built for speed and scalability.
API Development
RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Laravel, JWT authentication, and Swagger documentation. Integrates with third-party services.
SaaS Platform
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms built on Laravel with Stripe billing, user management, and admin dashboards.
Ecommerce Store
Custom ecommerce solutions using Laravel, WooCommerce API, and payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal.
Content Management System
Tailored CMS built on Laravel with custom post types, media library, and role-based access control.
Enterprise Portal
Internal portals with LDAP/SSO integration, reporting dashboards, and workflow automation using Laravel and MySQL.
Real Estate Platform
Property listing sites with MLS integration, map search, and lead management. Built on Laravel and Elasticsearch.
Healthcare System
HIPAA-compliant patient portals and practice management systems using Laravel, FHIR APIs, and encrypted databases.
We build for every business type.
Ecommerce
Healthcare
SaaS
Enterprise
Education
What Drives PHP Development Cost
Understanding the factors that influence PHP development cost helps you budget accurately.
PHP development cost varies based on project complexity, feature set, and compliance requirements. A simple CRUD app with Laravel may start around $80K, while a multi-tenant SaaS platform with HIPAA compliance can exceed $250K. IRPR provides a fixed price after a 2-week Roadmap phase that defines the exact scope.
Custom integrations, third-party APIs, and real-time features add to the cost. For example, integrating Stripe billing and Salesforce synchronization typically adds 2-3 weeks to the timeline. IRPR's senior engineers build with Laravel, Symfony, Vue.js, and PostgreSQL to keep performance high and cost predictable.
How IRPR Compares on PHP Development Cost
Generic dev shops often hide costs. IRPR gives you a fixed price upfront.
Most agencies charge hourly and let scope creep inflate the final bill. IRPR uses a fixed-price model based on a detailed Roadmap. You know the exact PHP development cost before a single line of code is written.
Our senior engineers work in 8-12 week sprints. We ship fully tested code, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation. No surprise invoices, no unfinished features.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Scope creep charges
- Junior developers on your project
- No compliance expertise
- Code not properly documented
- Long timelines with no guarantee
- Fixed price from $80K to $250K
- Scope locked in Roadmap phase
- Senior engineers only (7+ years)
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 built in
- Full documentation and source code
- 8-12 week delivery with 98% on-time
Our PHP Development Process
We break down PHP development cost into clear phases so you always know what you pay for.
Every project follows a four-phase process: Idea, Roadmap, Product, Release. The Roadmap phase (week 2) produces a fixed-price proposal. After approval, the Product phase builds the MVP in 8-12 weeks.
During Release we deploy to production, set up monitoring, and hand over full ownership. Post-launch support is available on a retainer basis.
What Ships with Your PHP Project
Every PHP project from IRPR includes these deliverables by default.
You get more than just code. We ship a production-ready system with monitoring, documentation, and full ownership. No hidden fees or locked-in maintenance contracts.
Our standard delivery includes automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and security hardening. For compliance projects we add HIPAA or PCI audit trails.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- Sentry error tracking and alerts
- Deployed on AWS with 99.9% uptime SLA
- PostgreSQL or MySQL database schema
- Swagger/OpenAPI documentation for APIs
- Admin dashboard with user management
- Stripe or PayPal payment integration
- Unit and integration test suite
- One-year support and bug fixes
What we ship in this practice.
Patient Portal for a Telehealth Startup
Built a HIPAA-compliant patient portal using Laravel, Vue.js, and Twilio Video. Reduced appointment no-shows by 30% and cut manual data entry by 8 hours per week.
SaaS Subscription Platform for a Fintech Company
Developed a multi-tenant subscription manager with Laravel, Stripe Billing, and PostgreSQL. Handles 10,000+ active subscribers with 99.9% uptime and automated invoicing.
Custom Ecommerce Store for a Retail Brand
Created a headless ecommerce store using Laravel backend and React frontend. Integrated with Shopify API for inventory sync and increased conversion rate by 22%.
Real Estate MLS Platform for a Property Broker
Built a property listing platform with Laravel, Elasticsearch, and Mapbox. Automated MLS data ingestion from 3 sources and reduced listing update time from 2 hours to 10 minutes.
Learning Management System for an EdTech Firm
Delivered a FERPA-compliant LMS using Laravel, MySQL, and WebRTC. Supports 5,000 concurrent students with live quizzes and grade tracking, cutting administrative overhead by 40%.
Internal Portal for a Logistics Company
Developed an internal logistics portal with Laravel, Vue.js, and Google Maps API. Automated route optimization and reduced delivery delays by 25%.
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. We assign Laravel and Symfony certified developers to every PHP project.
8-12 week MVPs
We ship production-ready MVPs in 8-12 weeks. 98% of our projects deliver on time with the full feature set.
Full code ownership
You own all source code, documentation, and deployment scripts. No lock-in, no recurring license fees.
HIPAA/PCI compliant
We build compliance into the architecture from day one. Our PHP apps pass HIPAA and PCI-DSS audits without rework.
Post-launch support
Every project includes one year of bug fixes and security patches. Optional retainer for feature additions and scaling.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
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