Guide · Portals
How much does a custom portal cost?
Short answer
The cost of a custom portal depends on how many types of user it serves, how many features it needs, what it connects to, the level of security, the design and whether you want ongoing support. A small single-workflow portal costs far less than a large multi-team system. The honest answer is that it is scoped and priced per project, so you know the number before any build begins.
What moves the price
A few things make the biggest difference:
User types. One customer-facing form is simpler than customers, staff and suppliers each with their own view.
Features. Each screen, status and rule adds work. A focused build keeps costs down.
Integrations. Connecting to a CRM, payments or other tools takes more than a standalone portal.
Security. Sensitive data and stricter access controls raise the bar, and the cost.
Design and support. A polished, on-brand build and an ongoing support arrangement both add to the total.
How to keep it affordable
Start with the single workflow that is costing you the most time, and build that well. You get value quickly, learn what your team actually uses, and extend from there. A smaller first version is almost always the smarter spend.
Common mistakes
×Scoping everything up front instead of building the core first.
×Choosing the cheapest quote without a clear scope behind it.
×Forgetting to budget for support and small changes after launch.