Quick answerIn Malaysia, custom web applications and business systems commonly range from around RM10,000 to RM100,000+ at agencies, depending on scope. Senang Code offers packaged custom systems from RM2,999 (up to 8 basic features), RM5,999 (up to 18 features) and RM9,999+ (up to 30 core features), with free 3 months maintenance.
Typical market price ranges
Public price guides from Malaysian developers show roughly these ranges (they vary a lot by provider):
| Project type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Landing page | RM1,500 – RM3,000 |
| Company website | RM2,500 – RM8,000 |
| E-commerce | RM5,000 – RM30,000+ |
| Custom web app / system | RM10,000 – RM100,000+ |
| Full portal / SaaS | RM20,000 – RM100,000+ |
Freelance developers often charge around RM70–RM150 per hour, and agencies around RM100–RM250 per hour.
What affects the cost?
- Number of features and screens — the biggest factor.
- User roles and permissions — boss, admin, staff, customers.
- Business rules — commission, pricing tiers, approvals.
- Integrations — accounting software, payment, WhatsApp.
- Data migration — importing years of Excel data.
- Multi-company / multi-branch requirements.
What can RM2,999, RM5,999 and RM9,999+ build?
- Login & user accounts
- Dashboard
- 1–2 core modules
- Database & records
- Basic report
- Hosting setup
- Admin & staff roles
- Permissions per user
- 3–5 modules
- Dashboard & reports
- PDF documents (quotation, invoice, DO)
- Excel / CSV export
- Multi-company / multi-branch
- Multiple roles & approvals
- Advanced reports
- Automation & API integration
- WhatsApp / payment gateway
- Accounting, payroll or portal modules
Final price depends on complexity. Every package includes FREE 3 months maintenance.
Hidden costs to ask about
- Hosting and domain (ask who pays and who owns them)
- Maintenance after launch
- Price for new features after confirmation (change requests)
- Training for your staff
At Senang Code, change requests start from RM150 and maintenance plans start from RM199/month after the free 3 months. See the full pricing page or learn about custom software development in Malaysia.