What types of retail businesses benefit from custom software development?

Custom retail software is ideal for mid-sized and enterprise retailers, brick-and-mortar chains with digital ambitions, eCommerce brands expanding offline, and SaaS providers offering retail tech solutions. It also benefits retailers needing specialized tools for operations, pricing, logistics, or customer engagement.

What should I look for in a retail software development company?

When choosing a retail software development company, prioritize experience in the retail domain, ability to deliver custom solutions, expertise in AI and system integration, and transparent communication processes.

Retail Software Development Services

Q: How much does it cost to develop custom retail software?

Costs vary depending on complexity, features, and system integrations. An MVP might start at $45,000–$75,000, while enterprise-grade retail platforms may range from $100,000 to $300,000+. Pricing depends on the scope, timelines, and technical architecture. At MobiDev, we tailor each estimate after a detailed tech consulting phase, ensuring alignment with your goals, budget, and growth strategy. Contact us to get a budget estimate for your retail software product development.

Q: How long does it take to build custom retail software?

Timelines range from 3.5–6 months for an MVP to 9–18 months for full-scale platforms. The duration depends on functionality, team size, and whether it's a new build or system modernization. MobiDev's retail projects follow a transparent 6-phase process, from onboarding and tech consulting to launch and long-term support, with regular updates every step of the way. Contact us to get a time estimate for your retail software product development.

Q: What technologies and frameworks are commonly used in retail software development?

Modern retail software stacks often include Node.js, Python, .NET, or Java on the backend; React, Angular, or Vue on the frontend; and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. AI, IoT, and data analytics are increasingly integrated as well. MobiDev follows a tech-agnostic approach, with over 70 tools and frameworks available to match the unique architecture and requirements of your retail solution.

Q: Can a development company integrate new software with my existing retail systems?

Yes. Integration with legacy systems like POS, IMS, or CRM is common. Development teams typically use APIs, middleware, and MDM (Master Data Management) strategies to ensure smooth communication between old and new tools. MobiDev specializes in integrating disjointed retail systems, eliminating data silos through tailored Master Data Management implementation and system audits.

Q: Do retail software development companies offer post-launch support?

Reputable providers offer post-launch services like maintenance, performance monitoring, bug fixes, and feature enhancements. Support is essential to keep your software competitive and secure. At MobiDev, post-launch support is a core part of our partnership model—we maintain, scale, and upgrade your retail product as your business evolves.

Q: What makes custom retail software better than off-the-shelf solutions?

Custom retail software aligns directly with your workflows, integrates with your unique systems, and scales with your growth. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, it avoids feature bloat, licensing constraints, and customization limitations—giving you full control over features and data.

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Future-proof your business with custom retail solutions that help you compete in the tight markets of tomorrow.

ERP Systems

Analytics & BI systems

Workforce & Scheduling

MDM

Demand & Revenue Prediction

Price Optimization

POS Systems

Fraud Detection

Self Checkout

OMS

CRM & CDP

Personalization Engines

Omnichannel Platforms

Chatbots

Virtual Try-ons

Loyalty Systems

Inventory
Management
Systems

Smart Shelving & Sensors

Warehouse Automation

Last-Mile Optimization

ESLs

AMRs

AI-Driven Retail Software

Agentic AI

AI-powered Pricing

AI Personalization

AI Chatbots

AI-Powered Demand Forecasting

Address Retail Challenges with Strategic Approach

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Success Stories of MobiDev’s Retail Clients

Learn how our clients achieved success with their custom retail software.

BUILDING a LEADING CLOUD-BASED ERP with POS

Ensured 24/7 system reliability

Serving in 3,000+ locations

Cooperation

2013-Now

Industry

Retail

Region

USA

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Building a pos system with demand forecasting

Enabled continuous operation in
offline mode

Trusted by 1,000+ venues
and chains

Cooperation

2014-Now

Industry

Retail

Region

USA

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Building a SaaS-enabled Marketplace for Wineries

Building a platform compliant with EU tax laws

1,500+ wineries joined in 3 years

Cooperation

2019-2021

Industry

Retail

Region

Germany

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Designing a Mobile CRM for Landscaping

Integrating with Existing CRM system

Creating cross platform solution

Cooperation

2013-Now

Industry

Retail

Region

USA

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Building a Mobile Marketplace
FOR PRE-LOVED KIDS ITEMS

Developed the app on iOS & subsequently Android

10,000 installs in the first release window

Cooperation

2015-2016

Industry

Retail

location

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Why Choose MobiDev for Retail Software Development

SINCE 2013

Empowering Retail Businesses

50+

Hospitality
& Retail Clients

SINCE 2018

Providing AI Consulting
& Development Services

91%

Middle and Senior Engineers
in the Team

5 YEARS

Average Client Retention

5.0

Client reviews on Clutch

9.1 NPS

As of the 2025 Client Survey

13%

Of All Clients Came through
Referrals from Existing Clients

RETAIL SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AT MOBIDEV

development of software for retail companies

Onboarding

Complex discussion of your product goals and requirements to match the development process with your business needs.

Tech Consulting

Technology consulting is necessary for companies that do not have a Tech Strategy that would match their business goals with technology choices, and detail resources, timelines, & budget.

Team Allocation

This step ensures that your product development is performed by the best experts with matching skills and experience, including seasoned engineers, a dedicated project manager, and account manager.

Development

This is a critical stage of Tech Strategy implementation.
To ensure transparency, your dedicated PM sends regular reports on your product development progress.

Testing

Testing by our QA engineers is essential to ensure seamless performance and alignment with your requirements
and business goals.

Launch & Support

To stay competitive and serve business needs, your retail software product needs constant maintenance and improvement, that’s why after launch our team provides continuous support.

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HOW MOBIDEV CAN HELP YOUR RETAIL
BUSINESS BUILD A WINNING SOFTWARE PRODUCT

Tech
Consulting

Get a winning tech strategy for your retail software product that will help you achieve your specific business goals.

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Dedicated
Development Team

Hire a high-performing team, effectively
and transparently managed by a PM, for guaranteed product delivery.

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Team
Augmentation

Scale your in-house development team
on-demand with middle & senior engineers backed
by MobiDev expertise.

Augment Your Team

BUILD, SCALE, MODERNIZE WITH
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES
FOR RETAIL

IoT

WEB

MOBILE

CLOUD

Leverage MobiDev’s Development Capabilities for Your Business

Ensure the optimal performance of your retail
software by taping into MobiDev’s tech capabilities and
using technologies that best fit your products needs.