PRANA

When a website isn't enough, we build the application.

Client portals, internal dashboards, booking tools, member areas — we build custom web applications with real authentication, databases, and workflows behind them, not just pages that display content.

Spreadsheets and page builders stop working past a certain point.

A marketing website shows information. A web application does something — it logs users in, stores their data, runs logic, and changes what they see based on who they are. Once a business needs that, no page builder or template site can carry the weight.

We build the application layer directly: authentication, a proper database, role-based access, and the specific workflows your business runs on — so the tool fits how you actually work, not the other way around.

What an application build includes.

  • User authentication and role-based access (admin, staff, client tiers)
  • A structured database designed around your actual data and workflows
  • Custom dashboards showing the data your team or clients need to see
  • Forms, workflows, and business logic specific to your process
  • API integrations with the tools you already run on
  • Admin controls to manage users and data without a developer
  • Hosting, monitoring, and a clear path for adding features later

How an application build runs.

01

Map

We map your workflow, user roles, and data structure before writing code, and fix scope and price against it.

02

Build

We build in stages — core logic first, then interface — with working demos at each check-in.

03

Launch

We test with real users and data, then hand over an application your team can actually run.

Who this is for.

  • Businesses that need a client portal or member login area
  • Teams running processes in spreadsheets that need a real interface
  • Companies needing an internal dashboard to track operations
  • Founders building a tool with logic beyond what a website template offers

Web application development questions.

How much does custom web application development cost?

Most applications range from $4,000 to $15,000 depending on the number of user roles, integrations, and workflow complexity. We scope the exact features first and quote a fixed price before starting.

How long does it take to build a web application?

A focused application with a handful of core workflows typically takes 6–10 weeks. Larger systems with multiple user roles and integrations run longer — we set the timeline during scoping, not after.

What's the difference between a website and a web application?

A website mainly displays information. A web application has logins, a database, and logic that changes behavior per user — a client portal or dashboard, for example. If your project needs accounts or stored data that changes over time, it's an application.

Can you add features to our application after launch?

Yes. We design the database and codebase to extend cleanly, and most clients add features in phases once the core application is live and in use.

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Have a workflow that needs a real tool, not a spreadsheet?

Describe what it needs to do. We'll scope it and send a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.