Website vs Web Application: What's the Difference?

Quick answer: A website presents information. A web application lets people sign in and do things, such as book, order or track.

You need a website if

• You want customers to find you and get in touch
• Content is the same for every visitor
• Updates are occasional

You need a web application if

• People sign in and see their own information
• Staff capture data others need to see
• You need workflows, approvals or reports

Where they overlap

An online store is a website with application features. A client portal often sits behind a normal website.

Cost

Websites are priced by size, so we can publish prices from R3,990. Applications are scoped and quoted individually.

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