Key takeaways
- If your goal is to be found and trusted, start with a website (from 1,500 SAR).
- If customers or staff will use it every week, consider an app (from 4,000 SAR).
- If you run a restaurant, a salon, a clinic or a similar business, a ready-made system for ordering, booking or loyalty is usually faster and cheaper than building from scratch.
- Build something custom only when your workflow is genuinely different from what ready-made systems cover.
Start with the job, not the product
Match what you want to achieve to the option that usually fits it. Prices are starting prices; the final price is confirmed after we review your requirements.
| What you want to achieve | What usually fits | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Be found online, look credible and receive enquiries | Website | From 1,500 SAR |
| Let customers book appointments online | Booking system | First month free, then 1,200 SAR per year |
| Take orders from the table by QR code and run the kitchen | Restaurant management system | From 100 SAR per month billed yearly, or 149 SAR billed monthly |
| Reward repeat customers with points and stamps | Loyalty program | Contact us for rates |
| Give customers or staff a dedicated phone experience | Mobile app | From 4,000 SAR |
| Connect your tools and remove manual work | Automation | From 1,500 SAR |
| See sales and operations in one place | Business dashboard | From 2,500 SAR |
| Answer repeated questions or draft routine content | AI solution | From 3,000 SAR |
| Launch a software product of your own | SaaS platform | Scoped per project |
When a website is enough
For most small businesses a website is the right first step. It is the place customers check before they call or visit, it can be found through search, and it costs far less than an app. A custom website starts at 1,500 SAR.
A website is enough when your customers mainly need to know who you are, what you offer, where you are and how to reach you.
When a ready-made system is the smarter choice
A ready-made system is software that already exists and has already been tested. You pay a subscription instead of the cost of building, and you can start in days rather than weeks. It is usually the best value when your business is of a common type and the job is a common one.
- Restaurant management system
- QR table ordering, a digital menu, cashier and waiter dashboards, a kitchen display and branch analytics. There are two plans, Standard and Pro, and both start with a free first month. Standard is 149 SAR monthly or 100 SAR per month billed yearly. Pro is 249 SAR monthly or 200 SAR per month billed yearly, and adds the loyalty points and stamps system.
- Booking system
- A booking page for your business with a link and a QR code, no double bookings, SMS reminders and logins for your team. The first month is free, then 1,200 SAR per year.
- Loyalty program
- Points, stamps and tiers through a QR code, with no app for customers to download. Contact us for rates.
When a mobile app is worth it
An app earns its price when customers use your service repeatedly, when you want a membership or ordering experience on the phone, or when your team needs a mobile tool for their daily work. Zadzan mobile apps start at 4,000 SAR, and publishing to the stores is priced in the packages.
When to build something custom
Choose a custom build when your process is different enough that no ready-made system fits: specific workflows, roles or reports that are central to how you earn money.
- Automation
- Connects the tools you already use and removes repeated manual steps such as copying enquiries into a spreadsheet or sending reminders. From 1,500 SAR.
- Business dashboard
- Brings sales, orders and customer figures from your data into one clear page. From 2,500 SAR.
- AI solution
- A focused assistant or workflow for a repetitive, language-heavy task. From 3,000 SAR.
- SaaS platform
- A product of your own, launched as a focused first version for real users. Scoped per project.
Combinations that work well together
- Website + booking system: the website builds trust and the booking page turns that trust into appointments.
- Restaurant system + loyalty: the Pro plan already includes the loyalty points and stamps system.
- Website + automation: enquiries sent through your contact form can reach the right person automatically.
- Dashboard + automation: automation keeps the data behind your dashboard up to date.
Start small, then grow
You do not have to decide everything at once. Many businesses start with one service and add another after the first is live. Pick the option that solves your most urgent problem, make it work well, and build from there. If you are unsure which one that is, tell us about your business and we will recommend a practical starting point.
Frequently asked questions
Should I build a website or an app first?
For most small businesses, a website first. It is cheaper, it helps people find you and it covers the basics. Add an app when customers use your service often enough to justify one.
Is a ready-made system cheaper than a custom one?
Usually, at the start. The software already exists, so you pay a subscription instead of the cost of building it. A custom system makes sense when your workflow does not fit any ready-made option.
Can I use a booking system without a website?
Yes. Each business gets its own booking page with a link and a QR code that you can share on social media, WhatsApp and Google Maps.
Can I combine several services?
Yes. Many clients start with one service and add another once the first is live, for example a website plus a booking system, or a dashboard plus automation.