Question 1

How much does it cost to build a website?

Accepted Answer

A simple institutional website typically costs between €1,500 and €5,000. A custom web application — portals, SaaS, dashboards — usually ranges from €8,000 to €30,000+, depending on the number of pages, features, and integrations. The final number always depends on exact scope, which is why we ask for a briefing before quoting.

Question 2

How much does it cost to develop a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

A mobile app typically costs between €10,000 and €40,000+. A simple MVP for one platform usually falls between €10,000 and €15,000. A full app — cross-platform, with its own backend, authentication, and push notifications — can go beyond €40,000. The final price depends on the platform chosen and feature complexity, not the technology itself.

Question 3

How much does it cost to build an online store (e-commerce)?

Accepted Answer

An online store typically costs between €4,000 and €15,000. The price varies with the number of products, the payment and shipping methods to integrate, and whether you need specific features like subscriptions, a multi-vendor marketplace, or integration with an existing ERP.

Question 4

How much does UI/UX design cost for a digital product?

Accepted Answer

UI/UX design on its own typically costs between €1,500 and €8,000, depending on the number of screens, the depth of user research, and whether a design system needs to be built. Many clients prefer to hire design and development together to make sure the interface is implemented exactly as designed.

Question 5

How much does website or app maintenance cost after launch?

Accepted Answer

A maintenance plan typically costs between €50 and €400 per month, depending on the product's complexity and the level of support — from basic security updates to active monitoring with new features included.

Question 6

What's the price difference between hiring a freelancer and a software house?

Accepted Answer

A freelancer is usually cheaper by the hour, but the risk is higher: a single point of failure, no coverage if they're unavailable, and often no formal design or testing process. A software house costs more because it delivers a full team (design, development, project management), a structured process, and continuity guarantees — which lowers the risk of the project being left incomplete or poorly written.

Question 7

What's included in the price of a project?

Accepted Answer

The quote covers research and scope definition, UI/UX design, development, testing, and the production launch. Hosting, domain, and third-party services — like payment gateways — are usually separate. Before any project starts, we always send a detailed proposal explaining what is and isn't included.

Question 8

How long does it take to build a website?

Accepted Answer

A simple institutional website typically takes 3 to 6 weeks, from briefing to launch. A more complex e-commerce site or web application can take between 8 and 14 weeks, depending on the number of features and integrations required.

Question 9

How long does it take to develop a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

A mobile app typically takes between 8 and 16 weeks, from initial design to launch on the app stores. A simple MVP can be ready in 6 to 8 weeks; apps with their own backend and third-party integrations can take 12 to 20 weeks.

Question 10

How long does it take to redesign an existing website?

Accepted Answer

A redesign typically takes between 3 and 8 weeks. It's almost always faster than building from scratch because the content structure and business goals are already defined — the work focuses on design, usability, and, when needed, migrating to a more solid codebase.

Question 11

What technologies do you use to build websites and apps?

Accepted Answer

We're not locked into a single technology — we adapt the stack to the project and the client. For web, we mostly work with React and Next.js; for mobile apps, we choose between React Native or Flutter and Dart depending on performance requirements, budget, and timeline. Technology is a tool in service of the product, not the starting point — we decide the stack after understanding what the product needs to do, not before.

Question 12

What's the difference between a native app, a hybrid app, and a PWA?

Accepted Answer

A native app is written specifically for iOS or Android and offers the best performance, but costs more because it requires two separate codebases. A hybrid or cross-platform app (React Native, Flutter) shares most of the code between iOS and Android, reducing cost and timeline with minimal performance loss in most cases. A PWA (progressive web app) runs in the browser but behaves like an app — it's the most economical option, though with limited access to native phone features like push notifications or sensors.

Question 13

WordPress or custom development — which is the better option?

Accepted Answer

WordPress is faster and cheaper for simple content sites, but has limits on performance, security, and flexibility as the project grows. Custom development costs more upfront but results in a faster, more secure product without the limitations of third-party plugins — the right choice depends on whether the site is a simple starting point or the foundation of a product that will keep evolving.

Question 14

What is an MVP and why should I start with one?

Accepted Answer

An MVP (minimum viable product) is the simplest version of a product that already solves the user's core problem, without secondary features. Starting with an MVP lets you validate real demand before investing in the full product, reducing financial risk — it's the approach we recommend to any early-stage startup.

Question 15

Do I need a website or a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

If the goal is presenting the brand, generating leads, or selling products online, a website — or an online store — is usually enough and cheaper to build and maintain. If you need push notifications, offline access, or a native phone experience, a mobile app makes more sense. Most of our clients start with a website and move to a mobile app only after validating demand.

Question 16

What's the difference between an institutional website, an online store, and a web application?

Accepted Answer

An institutional website presents the brand and services — the simplest and cheapest option. An online store adds a product catalog, cart, and payments. A web application goes further: it has its own business logic, user accounts, and interactive features — it's what's used for SaaS, portals, or internal dashboards, not just for displaying information.

Question 17

How does the process of working with DOMA Labs work?

Accepted Answer

The process has four phases: discovery (we understand the problem and define scope, always in the real context of your business and users), design (wireframes and prototypes), development (built with incremental deliveries for continuous validation), and launch (deploy, final testing, and follow-up). Direct communication with us throughout the whole project — no middlemen.

Question 18

Can I hire you only for design, or only for development?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We don't only work on complete end-to-end projects — each service can be hired on its own. You can hire us just for design (we deliver a prototype and design system, and your team or another agency builds it), just for development (we build from designs you already have, ours or another team's), or just for a strategy and validation consultation, with no commitment to build.

Question 19

How does payment work — is everything paid upfront?

Accepted Answer

No. Payment is typically split into phases tied to project milestones — for example, an initial deposit, a mid-project payment on design approval, and the final balance at launch. This aligns payment with real progress and reduces risk for both sides.

Question 20

What do I need to prepare before starting a project?

Accepted Answer

The essential thing is clarity about the problem you want to solve and who your users are — you don't need to have wireframes, final content, or visual identity ready, that's part of what we build together during discovery. References to other sites or apps you like also help align expectations faster.

Question 21

Do you only work with companies in Lisbon, or also remotely and internationally?

Accepted Answer

We work with clients anywhere — most of the collaboration happens remotely, over calls and messages. We're a software house based in Lisbon, but our projects aren't limited to Portugal.

Question 22

Do you work with startups or only established companies?

Accepted Answer

We work with both. For early-stage startups, we help validate the idea and build an MVP with minimal financial risk. For established companies, we focus on more robust, scalable products integrated with existing systems.

Question 23

Do you provide maintenance after the website or app goes live?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After launch we offer maintenance plans that cover updates, bug fixes, and small adjustments. We're also available to evolve the product — new features, integrations, or optimizations — as your business, users, and market change around you.

Question 24

Is SEO included in website development?

Accepted Answer

Technical SEO foundations — load speed, semantic structure, metadata, sitemap — are always included, because they're part of building a well-made website. Content strategy and ongoing SEO (article production, link building) are a separate service, usually hired after launch.

Question 25

Who handles hosting and the domain after launch?

Accepted Answer

You can keep hosting and the domain in your own name from the start, or we can manage them for you during an initial period and then transfer everything to your account. It's your call — the important thing is that you're never dependent on us to keep the site or app running.

Question 26

How do I choose the right software house for my project?

Accepted Answer

Look for a portfolio of real projects (not just mockups), a clear process from briefing to launch, transparency about what's included in the price, and full code ownership at the end. Be wary of quotes far below market rate with no explanation — they usually mean less testing, less support, or dependency on third-party plugins.

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