{"id":27501,"date":"2021-06-25T12:06:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/?p=27501"},"modified":"2021-06-25T12:06:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:06:32","slug":"virtual-vet-care-platform-like-vetsie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/virtual-vet-care-platform-like-vetsie\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Build a Virtual Vet Care Platform like Vetsie?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You must be aware of <strong>Vetsie<\/strong> which is talk of the town after the news of it <strong>raising $285,000 in pre-seed round<\/strong> hit the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Like you, we are also excited about the fruitful future of virtual vet clinics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as <strong>virtual care IT and compliance experts<\/strong>, we feel we should talk about the <strong>cost to build a virtual vet care platform<\/strong> like Vetsie as that must be what you are most concerned about.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s start but with a little disclaimer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we won\u2019t just reveal the cost of the virtual vet care platform. But we will also explain each factor that affects the cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">So, if you are here to know only the cost, it would be at least $30000 for a white-label platform and at least $45000 for a custom platform in North America.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay. Now for those, who want to know why it costs $30000 or $45000, let us <strong>explain every factor that affects the development cost<\/strong> of the virtual vet platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Explained: Why a virtual vet care platform like Vetsie costs a minimum of $30000 in North America?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have already experienced that none of the app development or IT companies ever share the exact cost estimation without knowing your actual requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Ever wondered why? Because, a team of business analysts at an IT company assesses your requirements, carries out the technical feasibility study, defines development technologies, development platform and feature set to estimate the time it requires to design and develop your virtual care solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they know the time it requires to build your solution, they can easily give you the <strong>precise cost estimation<\/strong> as per their hourly development charges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">In this sense, it is all these factors &#8211; your requirements, development technology, platform, feature set &#8211; which affect the overall development cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, now let\u2019s discuss each of these and more affecting factors in brief.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Type of platform you wish to develop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the major driving factor. And you need to decide the type of platform very carefully as it not only influences the budget but also influences the overall success of the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the top types of virtual vet care platforms you can build.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Custom platform&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, your hired IT company builds the platform from scratch by following the entire software development life cycle (SDLC).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A custom platform always costs you more as developers need to code it from scratch which requires at least 1000 hours in the case of a virtual care solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>MVP platform&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An MVP version of the virtual vet care platform is equipped with useful and basic features only which result in fewer development hours and a more affordable solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Once you test it in the market, you can later add the extra features to it based on the feedback of initial users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is undoubtedly the <strong>most risk-free approach<\/strong> as you invest more only after testing it in the real market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">However, your investment in the MVP platform remains the same as a custom platform, but here, you get a privilege to not invest a huge amount in a single shot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>White-label platform<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A white-label virtual vet care platform eliminates the limitations of both custom and MVP platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">First of all, a white-label platform is armed with all basic, must-have and good-to-have features like a custom platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">And secondly, it costs you very affordable as the development company has already built the majority of its modules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also worth mentioning that you can customize the white-label platform as per your needs and also app development companies deliver it to you with your branding options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/cost-to-develop-best-telemedicine-app\/\"><strong><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><u>Check out our white-label virtual care platform<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">OS ecosystem (Android, iOS, Web) you develop it for<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s first talk about Android and iOS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both are different OS ecosystems. Both require different development technologies and skillsets to write code for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Thus, app development companies charge you separately. Meaning, it doubles the cost of building a virtual vet care platform.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there is a workable alternative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">You can consider developing a cross-platform virtual vet care app for which developers only have to write code for once as a cross-platform app runs both on iOS and Android OS with a single codebase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering, the app which requires a dedicated codebase for Android and iOS is called a native app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to obvious reasons, a native app is costlier than a cross-platform app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about the web app, it is the most affordable among all as it requires a single code base, does not have advanced features like mobile apps and can easily be built with basic development technologies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Feature set\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two characteristics of the feature set that influence the overall development cost greatly. First is the number of features and the second is its complexity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">If you want to add just 10 features but those all 10 features are complex to accomplish, the development hours get increased automatically which leads to higher development cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">But if you want 50 basic features in your virtual vet care platform, developers can easily accomplish all those features within only a few hours which reduces development cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it is crucial to define the feature set very carefully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we are sharing some of the features of Vetsie which you should also take into consideration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Virtual care\u00a0<\/li><li>1:1 live chat\u00a0<\/li><li>Seamless payment\u00a0<\/li><li>Custom scheduling\u00a0<\/li><li>Client care portal\u00a0<\/li><li>Medical notes<\/li><li>Virtual team\u00a0<\/li><li>Clinic marketing\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Compliance including PIA\/TRA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several data privacy laws that apply to your virtual vet care platform in Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you have to address all of the technical and administrative regulations to be compliant with applicable privacy laws.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">And if you fail to comply with applicable laws, you become liable for a hefty fine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Moreover, you also need to carry out PIA\/TRA. PIA reveals privacy vulnerabilities your entire organization has, whereas TRA reveals privacy vulnerabilities your tech platform has.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many app development companies do not have dedicated compliance specialists which leaves you with no choice but to hire dedicated ones by paying huge hourly fees for just compliance consulting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">So to avoid this extra cost, we suggest you hire a local Canadian IT company that accommodates dedicated compliance specialists and understand the gravity of being compliant with privacy laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our inception, we have been more focused on compliance. Our dedicated healthcare compliance experts work parallel with the business analysts and development team to address all technical and administrative compliance requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out our case study: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/how-to-execute-pia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><u>How to execute PIA?<\/u><\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. <span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A region where you outsource your project<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different development companies in different regions charge differently. The following image gives you a better understanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HnGwQStX08E38-Kn2Q_1ShUPvgDPYV0H3h_xTlxQg0ICT6ArXujGyBY4eQXjoUMSI5kj_57GG-tB__ChxyabYECExIJirHBlge1TlB81SDPAZwhIxN9oiehWTvGJn2AuSHuGXZYG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Though several Asian countries charge very nominal fees, we would suggest you hire only a local tech company to build a virtual vet care platform as local companies can understand your local market, user requirements and compliance in a much better way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their on-ground understanding and awareness of your business terrain, they can easily assure that your platform is able to solve local challenges and surpass your local competitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Your this major myth needs to be busted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Myth: <\/strong>Software or app development is only about coding. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality:<\/strong> Software or app development is 10% coding and 90% workflows, documentation, UI\/UX, prototyping, testing, compliance audit, and piloting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Answering other some important questions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Who owns the code?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go for custom app development and even MVP app development, only you own the code. But if you purchase white-label software, you have to validate ownership with a tech company as several companies don\u2019t offer you code ownership to keep the overall cost low. But they allow you to own a white-label platform by paying extra.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Is it a one-time investment?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you have to bear operating costs that include maintenance, APIs fees, regular compliance audit and IT support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">If I already have UI\/UX ready, will app development companies charge me for that?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have UI\/UX ready, your hired development company does not design a new UI\/UX. But yes, they may make some changes to it without charging you anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is advisable to execute an entire project with a single tech partner to avoid unnecessary delay, rework and collaboration challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Is my idea secure with an app development agency?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All app development agencies sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) which legally restricts both parties to share any confidential project information without each others\u2019 permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><span style=\"color:#dd0055\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How does my hired app agency keep me updated on project progress?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your hired app agency starts working on your virtual vet care development project, they provide your weekly or fortnightly updates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also give you a working demo of app modules they have developed as per the project timeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>We\u2019re local Canadian virtual care tech and compliance experts &#8211; ready to help you!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re an <strong>Ontario-based healthcare-focused IT company<\/strong>. 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