The terms get used interchangeably, but websites and web apps solve different problems — and cost very differently. Knowing which you need shapes the whole project.
The distinction
A website presents information: pages you read, forms you submit. A web app is interactive software in the browser: dashboards, portals, tools users log into and work within.
Which do you need?
- Marketing, brand, and lead-gen → website
- Customer or staff portals, dashboards, SaaS → web app
- Ecommerce → a blend of both
We build both, and help you scope the right one so you don't over- or under-build.
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Arjun Mehta
Principal Web Engineer
Part of the TechWorld Solutions team helping enterprises migrate, modernize, and secure their technology.