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Web development agencies in Berlin compared
Web development today rarely means "a website" anymore. It means applications that run in the browser: portals, configurators, dashboards, self-service areas. These agencies build them with modern frameworks. Filter by stack, minimum budget, contract model, and verified proof of expertise.
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Where web development ends and web design begins
A web development agency builds applications that run in the browser and talk to backends, databases, and third-party systems: frontend with React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte, backend with Node, Django, Laravel, Spring, or .NET, plus API design, authentication, hosting, and operations. The line between this and web design is clear, even though many providers offer both: web design builds websites, web development builds software. For a marketing website with a CMS, you're better off with CMS agencies, and for an online store, with e-commerce agencies.
What matters in your selection
The most important question is whether the stack fits your own team, not just the agency's. If your team will help develop the application later or maintain it, an agency with core expertise in a stack you already know makes sense. In the profile, you can filter specifically by React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, or Laravel.
Since 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has applied to many online services, so it's worth checking WCAG experience, along with load times on existing reference projects. Both are objectively verifiable.
On security, more matters than a certificate on the wall: authentication, permission management, protection against common attack patterns per OWASP, and regular dependency updates. ISO 27001 is one indicator; a concrete security concept in the proposal is a better one.
At handover, what matters is the repository, deployment pipeline, documentation, and tests, and making sure code ownership sits with you contractually, not with the agency. And finally, operations: who hosts it, who monitors it, who updates it? A maintenance model and response times belong in the contract, not in the first incident.
What a web application costs
€90 to €170 per hour is typical at German agencies. A small web application (one user type, a few views, one data source) runs €10,000 to €30,000. A portal or dashboard with roles, permissions, and an ERP or CRM connection costs €30,000 to €120,000. A platform with multiple tenants, billing, integrations, and high load requirements starts at €120,000. For maintenance and ongoing development, budget an additional 10 to 20 percent of the development cost per year. Minimum budgets for listed agencies are shown per service area right in the profile.
Common projects
A customer portal with login, documents, and self-service. A configurator for products that need explaining. An internal dashboard pulling together multiple data sources. A booking and scheduling platform. Replacing a desktop application with a web app. A progressive web app for field teams.
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Frequently asked questions
Web development agencies: questions and answers
What does a web application cost at an agency?
A small web application costs €10,000 to €30,000, a portal with roles and system integration runs €30,000 to €120,000, and a platform starts at €120,000. Agencies typically charge €90 to €170 per hour. Budget an additional 10 to 20 percent of the development cost per year for maintenance.
Which framework is right for my web application?
The framework should fit your team and your maintenance strategy, not the agency's preference. React and Next.js are the most widely used, Vue is seen as particularly accessible, and Angular as well-structured for larger teams. What matters more than the brand is whether the agency has real core expertise in the stack you choose, visible in the profile as a flagged specialty.
How long does building a web application take?
Small applications go live after six to ten weeks, portals take three to six months, and platforms get shipped in releases over twelve months and longer. A one- to two-week discovery phase at the start tends to shorten the project rather than extend it.
Web development or web design: which do I need?
Web design designs and builds websites, usually on top of a CMS. Web development builds applications with their own logic, user accounts, and data processing. Many agencies offer both. Check the profile for which service is flagged as their specialty rather than relying on how they describe themselves.
Does my web application need to be accessible?
The German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has applied to consumer-facing online services since June 2025, and equivalent obligations already applied earlier to public authorities and their service providers. Accessibility usually pays off for purely internal tools too: better usability, less support overhead. Ask the agency about WCAG 2.2 experience and audit reports from completed projects.