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React.js
Our go-to for complex, interactive UIs. Component architecture that scales when your app grows from 5 screens to 50.
Websites that do things. Not websites that exist.
Why teams ship with us
Since
2015
11+ years shipping software
Projects
100+
Across 4 continents
Retainers
30+
Active clients
Zone
CST
Same time zone as US teams
Technologies
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Vue.js
Lighter option for projects that don't need React's full weight. Good for progressive enhancement and content-heavy sites.
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Node.js
Backend JavaScript. One language top to bottom when your frontend is also JS. Good for APIs, real time features, microservices.
04
PHP/Laravel
Still one of the best frameworks for content applications and e-commerce. Mature, fast to develop with, cheap to host.
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WordPress, Drupal, custom CMS
For content-driven sites that editors update themselves. We've built custom themes, plugins, and headless WordPress setups.
A website has pages. A web application has users, data, logic, workflows. If your project has login screens, dashboards, forms feeding databases, or any kind of business logic, you're building a web app.
We've been at this since 2015. News platforms that serve millions of pageviews. SaaS tools processing financial data. Internal dashboards that replaced a team's spreadsheet habit. We know what "it needs to be fast" means when production traffic is real.
Investment Ranges
Marketing Site: $8K-$20K
Web App: $25K-$75K
Frequently Asked Questions
What does web application development include?
Our web application development work usually covers web apps, client portals, dashboards, booking flows, internal tools, and custom browser-based software with real business logic.
Why choose Costa Rica for web application development?
Costa Rica gives North American product teams overlapping hours for planning, design reviews, QA, and the day-to-day feedback loops that web projects need.
How much does web application development cost?
Pricing depends on complexity, integrations, user roles, analytics, and whether the project is a new build, a redesign, or an inherited platform.
How long does web application development take?
Simple web MVPs can ship in 6-10 weeks. More complex applications with integrations, dashboards, or large content models take longer.
What technologies or tools do you use for web application development?
React, Vue, Node.js, Laravel/PHP, modern CMS setups, cloud hosting, analytics, and the integrations your business already depends on.
Can you work with an existing team or codebase?
Yes. We can launch something new, modernize an aging application, or extend a web platform that already has users and operational history.
Do you work with US companies and overlapping time zones?
Yes. We regularly work with teams in the US and Canada, and Costa Rica gives us practical overlap for standups, reviews, QA, and quick decisions during the workday.
Which industries do you support with web application development?
SaaS, ecommerce, media, health, fintech, and internal operations teams.
Do you provide ongoing support after the first engagement?
Yes. Many web development clients keep us on for optimization, support, analytics, and the next wave of product work after launch.
How do we start a web application development project with 5e Labs?
We start with the user flow, technical constraints, integrations, and the smallest useful release. Then we scope the build and delivery plan.
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