{"id":42212,"date":"2025-04-15T15:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/?p=42212"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:28:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:58:20","slug":"cost-of-developing-a-quick-commerce-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/cost-of-developing-a-quick-commerce-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost Of Developing A Quick Commerce App Like Zepto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gratification, that\u2019s the name of the game. You want something, and you want it like 5 minutes back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise of instant gratification in retail has fuelled tremendous growth in&nbsp;Quick Commerce. By 2027, this sector is projected to reach&nbsp;<strong><a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////www.statista.com///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$72 billion globally<\/a><\/strong> growing at <strong><a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////www.imarcgroup.com///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28% CAGR<\/a><\/strong>. While the art of quick commerce is hinged on ultra-fast deliveries, apps like<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Zepto are breaking the ceiling. They promise to deliver groceries, electronics, and household essentials at your doorstep in&nbsp;under<strong> <a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////www.forbes.com//sites//forbes-tech-council//2022//09//15//the-technology-behind-10-minute-grocery-deliveries///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 minutes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch in 2021, Zepto has risen &nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong><a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////www.bloomberg.com//news//articles//2023-08-25//zepto-raises-200-million-at-1-4-billion-valuation/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$1.4 billion valuation<\/a><\/strong>, piggyback riding on a network of&nbsp;dark stores&nbsp;and smart inventory management that ensures swift deliveries. But what would it cost of developing a quick commerce app like Zepto?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we break down the&nbsp;key factors, prime features, tech stack, and the estimated costs<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to build a competitive quick commerce app in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"48381\" class=\"elementor elementor-48381\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f056be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f056be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb3d94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cb3d94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TL;DR\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d273360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d273360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost Range<\/strong>:\u00a0$100K\u2013$350K+ (MVP to advanced features).<\/li>\n<li><strong>MVP (Basic)<\/strong>:\u00a0$50K\u2013$100K (core features like cart, payments, tracking).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong>:\u00a0$150K\u2013$400K+ (AI, dark stores, 10-min delivery tech).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Cost Drivers<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Real-time inventory sync ($15K\u2013$30K).<\/li>\n<li>Delivery tracking &amp; route optimization ($20K\u2013$50K).<\/li>\n<li>Dark store integration ($25K\u2013$60K).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: 3\u20136 months (MVP), 9\u201318 months (full-scale).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tech Stack<\/strong>: React Native\/Flutter, Node.js\/Python, Firebase\/PostgreSQL.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Saving Tips<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Use white-label solutions (e.g.,\u00a0<strong>Appscrip<\/strong>cuts costs by 40\u201360%).<\/li>\n<li>Outsource development (20\u201320\u201350\/hour offshore rates).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revenue Models<\/strong>: Delivery fees, subscriptions, ads, or commissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong>: Quick commerce apps are booming, but costs vary widely based on features. Start with an MVP, then scale!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated Time, Cost &amp; Features For App Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of App<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost (USD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"5\">Simple App<\/td><td rowspan=\"5\">4\u20135 months<\/td><td rowspan=\"5\">$30,000\u2013$60,000<\/td><td>– Basic delivery functionality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Limited product catalog<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Simple UI\/UX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Basic user authentication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Manual dispatch\/logistics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"6\">Moderately Complex App<\/td><td rowspan=\"6\">6\u201310 months<\/td><td rowspan=\"6\">$60,000\u2013$150,000<\/td><td>– Real-time order tracking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Online payments (UPI, cards, wallets)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Push notifications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Integration with local stores<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Enhanced UI\/UX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Analytics dashboard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"7\">Highly Complex App<\/td><td rowspan=\"7\">10\u201315 months<\/td><td rowspan=\"7\">$150,000\u2013$350,000+<\/td><td>– Voice search or AR features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– AI-based personalization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Dynamic pricing and offers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Rider\/partner integration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Live support chatbot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Advanced analytics &amp; dashboards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Integration with food delivery\/ride-hailing platforms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimating the Cost of Developing a Quick Commerce App like Zepto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost to develop an app&nbsp;<a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////www.zeptonow.com///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">like Zepto<\/a>&nbsp;depends on the complexity, number of features, development team location, and tech stack. Below is a breakdown of estimated costs by development stage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Range (USD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1. Discovery &amp; Planning<\/strong><\/td><td>$5,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/td><td>Market research, competitor analysis, feature planning, UI\/UX wireframes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. UI\/UX Design<\/strong><\/td><td>$8,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/td><td>App screens for customer, delivery partner, and admin panels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Frontend Development<\/strong><\/td><td>$20,000 \u2013 $40,000<\/td><td>Mobile app (iOS\/Android) + Web interface (if applicable).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. Backend Development<\/strong><\/td><td>$25,000 \u2013 $45,000<\/td><td>APIs, database, server logic, scalability, real-time systems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Features Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>$30,000 \u2013 $60,000<\/td><td>Cart, search, live tracking, payments, order history, notifications, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6. Admin Panel Development<\/strong><\/td><td>$8,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/td><td>For inventory, users, analytics, order management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. QA &amp; Testing<\/strong><\/td><td>$5,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/td><td>Functional, performance, security, and cross-platform testing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8. Deployment &amp; Maintenance<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,000 \u2013 $8,000<\/td><td>App Store\/Play Store launch, minor updates, bug fixes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Estimated Cost Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$100,000 \u2013 $200,000+<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This estimate is for a MVP to mid-range full-featured Q-Commerce app. Costs may rise with complex integrations like AI-based recommendations, warehouse automation, or hyper-local delivery optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature-Based Cost Estimation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Estimate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User Registration &amp; Profile<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/td><td>Sign-up\/sign-in via email, phone, social media, profile management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Product Listings &amp; Search<\/strong><\/td><td>$6,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/td><td>Smart search, filters, categories, product details.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Real-Time Inventory Management<\/strong><\/td><td>$7,000 \u2013 $12,000<\/td><td>Stock syncing, availability updates, warehouse linkage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Smart Cart &amp; Checkout<\/strong><\/td><td>$5,000 \u2013 $8,000<\/td><td>Add\/remove\/edit items, promo codes, delivery instructions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Payment Gateway Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>$4,000 \u2013 $7,000<\/td><td>Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, UPI, cards, wallets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Real-Time Order Tracking (Map)<\/strong><\/td><td>$8,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/td><td>GPS tracking, estimated delivery time, delivery partner visibility.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Push Notifications<\/strong><\/td><td>$2,000 \u2013 $4,000<\/td><td>Alerts for order confirmation, status changes, promotions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ratings &amp; Reviews<\/strong><\/td><td>$2,000 \u2013 $4,000<\/td><td>Feedback system for products and delivery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Offers &amp; Promo Code System<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/td><td>Manageable via admin, coupon validation engine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Delivery Partner App Features<\/strong><\/td><td>$10,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/td><td>Route mapping, order acceptance, earnings tracker.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Admin Dashboard<\/strong><\/td><td>$8,000 \u2013 $12,000<\/td><td>Manage products, users, orders, analytics, support, warehouse control.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analytics &amp; Reports<\/strong><\/td><td>$4,000 \u2013 $7,000<\/td><td>Sales reports, user behavior, delivery performance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Customer Support Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/td><td>Chatbot\/live chat, FAQs, contact center integration.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Subscription\/Prime Module (Optional)<\/strong><\/td><td>$5,000 \u2013 $8,000<\/td><td>For recurring delivery benefits, loyalty rewards, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multilingual &amp; Multi-Currency (Optional)<\/strong><\/td><td>$4,000 \u2013 $6,000<\/td><td>For wider geo-reach, especially international expansion.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//wp-content//uploads//2023//06//1-1024x537.webp/" alt=\"Cost of developing a quick commerce app -- Quick Commerce Players\" class=\"wp-image-49183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-1024x537.webp 1024w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-1536x805.webp 1536w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-2048x1073.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors Influencing the Cost of Developing a Quick Commerce App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. App Complexity and Feature Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>App Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Cost Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simple<\/td><td>Basic delivery, limited products, simple UI<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderately Complex<\/td><td>Real-time tracking, online payments, push notifications<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highly Complex<\/td><td>AI\/ML, voice ordering, AR, multi-store integration, partner modules<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Design and User Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Design Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Elements Included<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Cost Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic UI\/UX<\/td><td>Standard components, minimal animations<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custom UI\/UX<\/td><td>Brand-focused UI, micro-interactions, accessibility design<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium UI\/UX<\/td><td>Unique visuals, motion design, dynamic layouts, UX testing<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Backend Infrastructure and Scalability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Infrastructure Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic<\/td><td>Simple database, REST APIs<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scalable<\/td><td>Microservices, cloud hosting, real-time DBs<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise<\/td><td>Multi-region, load balancing, containerized (K8s)<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Real-Time Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live order tracking with accurate ETAs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dynamic inventory\/stock updates per location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires low-latency infrastructure (e.g., WebSockets, Firebase)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases backend complexity and cost due to real-time data sync<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Platform Choice (iOS, Android, Web)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform Approach<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>iOS Only<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">App is built only for iPhones\/iPads using Swift<\/td><td>– Premium user base<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">– Limited market reach<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Faster development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Android Only<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">App built only for Android using Kotlin or Java<\/td><td>– Wider audience reach<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">– Fragmented device ecosystem<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Affordable devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Native (iOS + Android)<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Separate codebases for each platform<\/td><td>– Best performance<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">– Higher dev &amp; maintenance cost<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Access to full native features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Cross-Platform (Flutter, React Native)<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">One codebase for both platforms<\/td><td>– Faster development<\/td><td>– Limited native API access<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Reduced cost &amp; effort<\/td><td>– Slight performance trade-off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Web App<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Admin\/vendor\/user access through browser-based PWA or dashboard<\/td><td>– Platform agnostic<\/td><td>– Requires responsive design<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Medium to High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Easy updates<\/td><td>– Not as intuitive as native apps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//wp-content//uploads//2023//06//3-1024x537.webp/" alt=\"Cost of developing a quick commerce app - User growth potential \" class=\"wp-image-49184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-1024x537.webp 1024w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-1536x805.webp 1536w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-2048x1073.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Development Team Location and Expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg Hourly Rate (USD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>North America<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">$100\u2013$200\/hr<\/td><td>– High-quality work<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">– Very expensive<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Advanced tech expertise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Western Europe<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">$80\u2013$150\/hr<\/td><td>– Reliable<\/td><td>– Costly<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Strong project management<\/td><td>– Time zone differences (for some)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Eastern Europe<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">$40\u2013$80\/hr<\/td><td>– Good talent pool<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">– Varies by country\/team<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Balanced cost-quality ratio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>South Asia (India, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">$20\u2013$50\/hr<\/td><td>– Cost-effective<\/td><td>– Variable quality<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Large talent base<\/td><td>– Requires vetting properly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>In-House Team<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Depends on geography<\/td><td>– Full control<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">– High recurring costs (salaries, benefits, infra)<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Close collaboration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Freelancers<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">$15\u2013$100\/hr<\/td><td>– Flexible engagement<\/td><td>– Reliability issues<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Niche expertise<\/td><td>– Needs strong PM oversight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Third-Party Integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location and map services (Google Maps, Mapbox)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics tools (Firebase, Mixpanel, GA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logistics APIs for external delivery fleets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs vary based on number and complexity of integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Admin Panel and Partner Dashboards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admin panel: manage users, orders, payments, inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner\/vendor dashboards: order updates, availability, analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires role-based access and robust backend logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds significant UI\/UX and dev time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Security and Compliance Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PCI-DSS compliance for secure payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End-to-end data encryption (SSL\/TLS, at-rest encryption)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR or region-specific privacy policy enforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra effort needed on backend architecture and audit trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Maintenance and Post-Launch Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular bug fixes, security patches, and performance tuning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatibility updates for OS changes (Android\/iOS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure scaling and uptime monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often structured as monthly retainers or AMC plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. AI\/ML Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personalized recommendations (e.g., products, offers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predictive delivery ETAs based on past trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart search with auto-suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires data pipelines, model training, and integration \u2014 high cost &amp; complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Time to Market (Speed of Delivery)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster delivery may require a larger team or longer hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher project costs due to rush resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases the risk of technical debt and post-launch fixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Approach<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Custom Development<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Built from scratch, tailored to unique business needs<\/td><td>– Fully customizable<\/td><td>– High upfront cost<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Large enterprises with niche needs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Scalable long-term<\/td><td>– Longer time to launch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Unique brand experience<\/td><td>– Requires extensive planning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Off-the-Shelf Solution<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Ready-made platform with basic functionality and fast deployment<\/td><td>– Lower cost<\/td><td>– Limited flexibility<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Startups or MVPs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Faster time-to-market<\/td><td>– May require compromises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Proven architecture<\/td><td>– Vendor dependency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Pre-Built Script (Appscrip)<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Hybrid approach using proven modules with customizability built-in<\/td><td>– Balanced cost and speed<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">– May not support <em>all<\/em> niche use cases without tweaks<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">High-growth startups &amp; scale-ups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Customizable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>– Battle-tested core features<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Appscrip\u2019s Pre-Built Scripts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Appscrip offers a middle ground between full custom development and basic off-the-shelf platforms. Our scripts are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modular &amp; Scalable<\/strong> \u2013 Add features as you grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time &amp; Cost Efficient<\/strong> \u2013 Get to market 60% faster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battle-Tested<\/strong> \u2013 Used by real-world quick commerce leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customizable<\/strong> \u2013 UI\/UX, workflows, integrations \u2014 all tailored to your brand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, <strong><a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//zepto-clone///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appscrip’s pre-built solutions<\/a><\/strong> give you the agility of off-the-shelf with the power of custom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Testing and Quality Assurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes manual, automated, and device compatibility testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance\/load testing for peak traffic scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures reliability but adds to timeline and cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skipping QA leads to poor user experience and downtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Marketing and Launch Readiness Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Referral systems and promo engines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influencer dashboards or affiliate tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\/B testing tools for feature optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-installed analytics and crash reporting tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds to development but crucial for user acquisition and growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key features and functionalities of a Quick Commerce app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Core Features for Customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. User-Friendly Onboarding &amp; Interface<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social login (Google, Apple, Phone OTP)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Faster signups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location detection<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Auto-pinpoints delivery address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intuitive UI\/UX<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Easy navigation, quick search, and smart filters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Smart Product Discovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Search bar with autocomplete &amp; voice search<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-powered recommendations<\/strong>&nbsp;(e.g., “Frequently bought together”)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category-wise sorting<\/strong>&nbsp;(Groceries, Electronics, Pharma, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Instant Checkout &amp; Payments<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple payment options<\/strong>&nbsp;(UPI, Cards, COD, Wallet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-click reorder<\/strong>&nbsp;for repeat purchases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time cart updates<\/strong>&nbsp;(price changes, stock availability).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Ultra-Fast Delivery Tracking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10-30 minute delivery promise<\/strong>&nbsp;with live tracking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery agent GPS tracking<\/strong>&nbsp;(like Uber).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery time slots<\/strong>&nbsp;(Express vs. Scheduled).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>E. Post-Purchase Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-app chat\/call support<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy returns\/refunds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Order history &amp; receipts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//wp-content//uploads//2023//06//4-1024x537.webp/" alt=\"Cost of developing a quick commerce app - Zepto performance indicators\" class=\"wp-image-49185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-1024x537.webp 1024w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-1536x805.webp 1536w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-2048x1073.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Zepto <a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////www.chryseum.in//wp-content//uploads//2024//09//Quick-Commerce-Industry.pdf/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">performance indicators<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Must-Have Features for Sellers (Dark Stores\/Retail Partners)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inventory management dashboard<\/strong>&nbsp;(real-time stock updates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Order <\/strong><strong>fulfilment<\/strong><strong> alerts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance analytics<\/strong>&nbsp;(sales, returns, peak hours).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automated invoicing &amp; settlements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Admin Panel (Backend Control)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real-time order monitoring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dynamic pricing &amp; discount management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fraud detection &amp; dispute resolution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery fleet management<\/strong>&nbsp;(assign riders, optimize routes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Advanced Tech Integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI\/ML<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Demand forecasting, personalized suggestions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geofencing<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Auto-assign nearest delivery agents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud Kitchen\/Dark Store ops<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 For hyperlocal inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Push notifications<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Flash sales, order updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Scalability Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi-language &amp; currency support<\/strong>&nbsp;(for expansion).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>API integrations<\/strong>&nbsp;(Payment gateways, logistics like Shiprocket).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud hosting (AWS\/GCP)<\/strong>&nbsp;for handling peak loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer App Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Page<\/td><td>Customers can view a range of products and categories that are available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product Listing<\/td><td>Products in each category are listed with necessary details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Switch Categories<\/td><td>Customers can switch and navigate through various categories without returning to the home page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product Description<\/td><td>Detailed product descriptions are provided to assist the buying decision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Cart<\/td><td>Customers can check the cart for added products and the billing details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Picker Recommendations<\/td><td>Picker can recommend substitutes for unavailable products to customers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chat<\/td><td>Customers can chat with the assigned picker in real-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product Availability<\/td><td>Product availability can be reviewed and notified during checking out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Track Order<\/td><td>Customers can track from order acceptance to driver arriving at location<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Membership<\/td><td>Introduce membership option and offer special discounts to members<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Picker App Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Page<\/td><td>A list of tabs are shown where orders and their stages are displayed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Details<\/td><td>The store gets notified with all the necessary details of every order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assign Picker<\/td><td>After accepting the order, admin can assign a picker for the customer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chat<\/td><td>After order is accepted, picker can chat with the customer in real-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Picking stages<\/td><td>Picker can update the stages: \u201cNot Picked\u201d, \u201cPicked\u201d, \u201cIn Review\u201d or \u201cRemoved\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suggest Substitutes<\/td><td>Picker can suggest alternate products for the items that are unavailable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Label<\/td><td>Picker can generate and print the label for each order for drivers to scan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Pick-up<\/td><td>Customer is notified immediately once the order is ready for pickup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//wp-content//uploads//2023//06//5-1024x537.webp/" alt=\"cost of developing a quick commerce app - AOV of various quick commerce players\" class=\"wp-image-49186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-1024x537.webp 1024w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-1536x805.webp 1536w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-2048x1073.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver App Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assigned Orders<\/td><td>Drivers will receive notifications of new orders to either accept or reject<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multiple Deliveries<\/td><td>Drivers can update multiple deliveries as and when orders are delivered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pickup Proof<\/td><td>Drivers have to scan QR codes as a proof for picking-up the right order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delivery Tracking<\/td><td>Drivers can send real-time updates after they arrive to pick up the order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof Of Delivery<\/td><td>Proof of delivery is customer signature or snapshot of order delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reattempt Delivery<\/td><td>Drivers are allowed to reattempt a delivery with a valid reason for the same<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admin Console Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Promo Codes<\/td><td>Promo codes can be setup and made available for customers or by distribution through affiliates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inventory Management<\/td><td>Inventory specific to each dark store and SKUs can be managed by the admin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>App Updates<\/td><td>Manage app update settings and ensure users install the latest version<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEO Management<\/td><td>Manage SEO to ensure mobile responsiveness and SEO friendliness with sitemap and slug generation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Accounting<\/td><td>Track and manage earnings of each dark store and delivery person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Track Analytics<\/td><td>Track order analytics of each dark store to improve customer experience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//wp-content//uploads//2023//06//6-1024x537.webp/" alt=\"cost of developing a quick commerce app - Marketshare of various players\" class=\"wp-image-49187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-1024x537.webp 1024w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-1536x805.webp 1536w, https:\/\/appscrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-2048x1073.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Cost Of Developing a Quick Commerce App Like Zepto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise of quick <a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//ecommerce-trends///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commerce<strong> <\/strong>apps<\/a> like Zepto<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>proves, gone are the days when speed and convenience were luxuries, because now they\u2019re expectations. With <a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//blog//hyperlocal-delivery-model///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hyperlocal demand<\/a> surging and the global Q-Commerce market marching to $72 billion by 2027, entrepreneurs and businesses should grab the opportunity to get on the quick commerce bandwagon and launch an app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Reinvent the Wheel?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of building from scratch,\u00a0accelerate your launch\u00a0with a proven solution. <a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//zepto-clone///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appscrip\u2019s<strong> <\/strong>Quick Commerce<\/a> software solution\u00a0offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-built, Zepto-like features<\/strong>&nbsp;(live tracking, dynamic pricing, multi-store support).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customizable white-label apps<\/strong>&nbsp;for iOS, Android, and web.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalable infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;ready to handle peak demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of retail is instant\u2014don\u2019t get left behind. <a href=https://appscrip.com/"https:////appscrip.com//contact-us///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get in touch.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gratification, that\u2019s the name of the game. You want something, and you want it like 5 minutes back. The rise of instant gratification in retail has fuelled tremendous growth in&nbsp;Quick Commerce. By 2027, this sector is projected to reach&nbsp;$72 billion globally growing at 28% CAGR. 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