How much does it cost to develop an on-demand service application?

On-demand delivery app industry has carved out a respectable portion of the market for itself.

However, the current COVID-19 crisis has certainly catalysed their demand beyond usual.

Businesses catering to regional, national and international geographies are equally invested in providing on-demand delivery services to consumers.

Currently, the on-demand industry has new services rolling out in sectors like, ecommerce/retail, food delivery, grocery retail and more.

The costs to create an on-demand app that offers you manifolds R.O.I., may vary based on the USP of your service, and other essential features that are basically expected from any standard on-demand delivery service.

What type of on-demand service app do you want?

If you wish to develop an on-demand delivery app then you need to decide first, which type of on-demand service you intend to provide. It can be a consumer app, or a service-provider app, or a web dashboard app. Any type of on-demand app has three layers of features that define it as a viable on-demand service. These features are:

● Accessibility

The phrase ‘On-demand’ grants the user the privilege to use your app service from anywhere within your operational scope, as long as they have internet connectivity that lets them use your service.

● User Control

User control gives the end-user a freedom over their service request, allowing them to decide what to order, how to pay for it, how to have it delivered, and track the entire process till they receive their order.

● In-app payments

In-app payments mean the user can operate cashless and pay you instantly via virtual banking as opposed to the traditional method of Cash-on-Delivery. With the ongoing crisis, in-app payments are quickly becoming the de facto choice of payment method for customers.

Besides these foundational aspects, there are certain features that are applicable for every type of on-demand delivery app. The inclusion and exclusion of these features can drive the cost to build an on-demand application.

On-Demand app is a platform for the customer that knots the user-generated demand at one place-on mobile devices.

Key Benefits of on-Demand Mobile App:

·      Efficiency and Employee satisfaction

·      Security and Scalability

·      Improve more sales

·      Tracking facility

·      Cashless Payment Facility

·      Review and Rating Option

Features influencing the cost of an on-demand delivery app development

Before you develop an on-demand delivery app for business, you must idea which of the following types of app you need. The following table summarizes which features may play a role in how much you need to shell out for your on-demand application.

Profile

·      Email Registration

·      Registration With Social Media

·      Provider’s Profile

·      Notifications

·      Friend Requests

Marketplace

·      List of consumer gigs

·      Customer Details

·      Job Card Details

·      Live Notifications & Updates

Orders (Active & History)

·      Active Pending Order Details

·      Previous Order Details

Chat

·      Chatbox With Images

·      Group Chats

Settings

A cost-benefit analysis of the features you may want to invest in can be quantified by its contribution to the following aspects of your on-demand delivery business:

·      User Experience across different platforms

·      Regular and special/quick delivery options

·      Pricing structure

·      Payment flexibility and scope of integration

·      Feedback and rating systems

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Any successful on-demand delivery application cannot succeed without the addition of features that set it apart from its competitors. Thus, it is imperative for business owners planning to cater an on-demand delivery service to pick and choose the features that generate a better R.O.I.

Contact: dhirendra@xoniertechnologies.com