What is SaaS development?
SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) development is the process of designing, building, and operating a cloud-based software product that customers access over the internet, typically on a subscription basis. Zeven builds SaaS products end-to-end: UX, multi-tenant architecture, billing, identity, integrations, and deployment.
What is multi-tenant architecture and does Zeven build it?
Multi-tenant architecture is a SaaS pattern where a single application instance serves many customers (tenants) with strict data isolation between them. Zeven builds both pooled multi-tenant (shared infrastructure with row-level isolation) and silo multi-tenant (per-tenant database or even per-tenant cloud account) depending on compliance and scale needs.
How long does it take to launch a SaaS MVP?
A focused SaaS MVP typically launches in 12–18 weeks: 2 weeks for discovery, 4 weeks for design, 6–10 weeks for build and integrations, and 2 weeks for QA, launch, and onboarding tooling. Zeven keeps scope honest by deferring non-MVP features to post-launch sprints.
Does Zeven set up billing, subscriptions, and Stripe?
Yes. Zeven integrates Stripe, Paddle, or Chargebee for subscription billing, including plan upgrades, downgrades, prorations, dunning, tax handling, and invoicing. The billing layer is wired into the product's feature flagging and usage metering so plans actually gate functionality.
What stack does Zeven use for SaaS products?
Default Zeven SaaS stack: TypeScript end-to-end, Next.js (App Router) for the frontend, Node.js/NestJS or Python (FastAPI/Django) for the backend, PostgreSQL for the primary database, Redis for caching and queues, AWS or GCP for infrastructure, and Stripe for billing. Stack choices flex when client constraints differ.
How much does a custom SaaS product cost to build?
A focused SaaS MVP usually ranges between low and mid six figures USD. A larger platform with complex integrations, compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA), and significant data volumes runs higher. Zeven shares a transparent estimate after a free discovery and scoping session.