How much does custom web development cost?
Custom web development starts at
$1,499 for a hand-built marketing site or single-page application. Full custom platforms and headless CMS builds start at
$4,999. Larger SaaS dashboards, marketplaces and API-driven platforms are typically
$9,999+. All prices are fixed-scope with no hidden fees. See
full pricing.
When should I choose custom development over WordPress or a page builder?
Choose custom when performance is critical to your business model, when you need complex business logic no plugin ecosystem solves, when you want zero vendor dependency, or when your website is a product (SaaS dashboard, marketplace, booking engine). If your main need is a marketing site with easy editing, WordPress is usually the better choice.
What technologies do you use for custom builds?
Modern stack: React, Next.js, Vue, Astro for front-ends. Node.js, PHP, Python for back-ends. Headless CMS options include Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, and Payload. Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB. Hosting on Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare, or your own infrastructure. We pick the stack based on your goals, not our preferences.
What is a headless CMS and do I need one?
A headless CMS separates content management from the front-end — your team edits content in a clean admin panel, but the site itself is served from your own custom front-end, making it dramatically faster. You need one if you want custom performance and design freedom but your team still needs to edit content regularly.
Can you integrate third-party APIs and services?
Yes. Common integrations include Stripe, PayPal, HubSpot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Twilio, Google Maps, OpenAI, and custom REST or GraphQL APIs. We've built live city traffic dashboards, financial platforms handling ₹650 Cr+ portfolios, and multi-vendor marketplaces with complex API layers.
Will my custom site be faster than WordPress?
Yes — usually dramatically. Custom front-ends often hit 95+ PageSpeed scores and load in under 1 second because there's no CMS runtime overhead, no plugin bloat, and no database queries on every page load. We've shipped custom sites that load 4-5x faster than their WordPress counterparts.
Do you work with clients outside the United States and Europe?
Yes — we work with clients worldwide, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and Asia. All communication is async-friendly and timezone-flexible.
How do I start a custom web project with iCONI?
Fill in the
contact form or WhatsApp us at
+91 70281 28121. Tell us about the project — you'll get a real reply within 24 hours with a clear scope, timeline and fixed price. No sales calls, no pressure.