Updated September 2026 · Written and maintained by the Progression Agency strategy team
Progression Agency is a React development company in New York City building web applications, SaaS products, portals and websites in React and Next.js, with dedicated React developers available for existing teams and full-stack delivery from design to deployment.
On this page · 11 sections
- What does a React development company do?
- React development services
- Key features and components
- Common integrations
- Standards and quality
- Our react development process
- How much does React development cost?
- Technology we typically use
- Mistakes to avoid
- Why choose Progression Agency for react development?
- Related services
The short answerReact is the most used front-end library among professional developers and the foundation of Next.js, React Native and most modern web products. A React development company designs and builds React and Next.js applications, integrates them with APIs and back ends, deploys and hosts them, and supplies React developers to extend existing products. As planning figures, a React web application commonly costs $50,000-$250,000 and a dedicated senior React developer $12,000-$18,000 a month.
Cost ranges are US planning figures, not quotes.
What does a React development company do?
A React development company builds user interfaces and full applications with React, usually with Next.js for routing and server rendering, TypeScript for reliability, and a Node.js, Python or .NET back end behind it. Services include product design, front-end and full-stack development, migration of legacy front ends to React, performance work, and dedicated React developers for existing teams.
React is a library, not a framework; the choices around it (Next.js versus Vite, state management, data fetching, hosting) decide how the product performs. See Next.js vs React, React vs Vue vs Angular and Svelte vs React.
The Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2024 reports React as the most used front-end framework among professional developers, which keeps hiring and long-term maintenance practical for clients.
React development services
Projects we are most often asked to build.
React and Next.js web application development
SaaS products, customer portals, marketplaces and dashboards built in React with Next.js, TypeScript and a scalable back end; see web app development.
React website development
Marketing sites and content platforms in Next.js or Astro with React components, server-rendered for SEO and Core Web Vitals; see custom website development.
Front-end modernization
Migrating AngularJS, jQuery, Backbone or server-rendered templates to React incrementally, route by route, without a big-bang rewrite.
Design systems and component libraries
Reusable React component libraries with Storybook, tokens and accessibility built in, shared across products.
Dedicated React developers
Senior React and Next.js engineers embedded in your team, US time zones, monthly engagement; see hire dedicated developers.
React Native mobile apps
iOS and Android apps sharing skills and code with the web product; see React Native app development.
iOS and Android apps sharing skills and code with the web product; see React Native app development.
Key features and components
What separates a useful build from a costly one.
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| TypeScript throughout | Fewer runtime bugs, safer refactors |
| Next.js App Router | Server rendering, streaming, Server Components |
| Component library | Consistent UI, faster features |
| Automated testing | Jest, Testing Library, Playwright |
| Accessibility (WCAG 2.2) | Usable by everyone |
| Performance budgets | Core Web Vitals on every release |
| CI/CD | Preview deployments, safe releases |
| Observability | Sentry, analytics, logs |
Common integrations
Where the value usually comes from.
| System | What we connect |
|---|---|
| Back ends | Node.js (NestJS, Fastify), Django, .NET, Laravel |
| Auth | Auth0, Clerk, NextAuth, Cognito |
| Data | PostgreSQL, Prisma, TanStack Query |
| Payments | Stripe, Braintree |
| CMS | Sanity, Storyblok, headless WordPress, Payload |
| Hosting | Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS |
Standards and quality
React products are only as good as the engineering discipline around them.
- We follow the official React documentation and Next.js documentation patterns, including Server Components where they reduce client JavaScript.
- Accessibility to WCAG 2.2 AA is tested with axe and manual keyboard and screen-reader checks.
- Security follows the OWASP Top 10; dependencies are scanned and updated on a schedule.
- Performance is measured against Core Web Vitals in CI and after launch.
Our react development process
We define the product and architecture, design the interface and components, build in two-week sprints with automated tests and previews, integrate your systems, deploy with CI/CD and stay on for support, or embed React developers in your team from day one.
How much does React development cost?
As US planning figures, a React or Next.js marketing site costs $20,000-$80,000, a React web application $50,000-$250,000, and a dedicated senior React developer $12,000-$18,000 a month (mid-level $8,000-$13,000). See website development cost and app development cost.
| Scope | Typical range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| React / Next.js website | $20,000-$80,000 | 6-12 weeks |
| React web application (MVP) | $50,000-$120,000 | 3-4 months |
| React SaaS product (first release) | $120,000-$250,000 | 4-8 months |
| Dedicated senior React developer | $12,000-$18,000 per month | Monthly |
Technology we typically use
Mainstream, maintainable choices.
| Layer | Choice |
|---|---|
| Front end | React 19, Next.js, TypeScript |
| State and data | TanStack Query, Zustand, Server Components |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, shadcn/ui |
| Testing | Jest, Testing Library, Playwright |
| Back end | Node.js, Django, .NET |
| Hosting | Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS |
Mistakes to avoid
Common causes of overruns and low adoption.
- Building a public site as a client-only SPA and losing search visibility.
- Choosing libraries by fashion rather than maintenance.
- No TypeScript on a product meant to last.
- Skipping a component library and rebuilding the same UI repeatedly.
- Ignoring bundle size until users complain.
- Hiring React developers without a product owner or architecture.
Why choose Progression Agency for react development?
Engineering, design and go-to-market in one team.
- Product design, React engineering and growth marketing in one team.
- Next.js expertise from architecture to hosting, in your accounts.
- Dedicated developers who work in US hours and your tools.
- You own the code, data and accounts.
- Headquartered in New York City, working nationwide.
Related services
See Next.js development company, front-end development company, hosting for React and Next.js, web development frameworks and hire app developers.
Ready to scope it?
Tell us the users, workflow and systems involved. We will propose a first release and planning estimate.
Getting found in search
AI, AEO and what is changing
Paid media and lead generation
Websites and design
Choosing and working with an agency
Software and app development
Web development, platforms and hosting
- React vs Vue vs Angular
- Svelte vs React
- Astro vs Next.js
- Next.js vs React
- Web development frameworks
- What is a tech stack
- SSR vs CSR vs SSG
- React Native vs Flutter
- Vercel vs Netlify
- Cloudflare vs AWS
- AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud
- Web hosting types compared
- Hosting for React and Next.js
- SaaS hosting
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- Backend hosting options
- Website hosting for small business
- Headless CMS vs traditional CMS
- WordPress alternatives
- Best CMS platforms
- Webflow vs WordPress
- Wix vs Webflow
- Framer vs Webflow
- Shopify vs WooCommerce
- Custom software vs off-the-shelf
- Website development cost
- Monolith vs microservices
- Custom website development services
- Next.js development company
- WordPress development company
- Webflow development agency
- Front-end development company
- WordPress maintenance services
- Ecommerce website redesign services
- Website migration services
- DevOps services
- Cloud migration services
- Website speed optimization services
- Website security services
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Frequently asked questions
What is a React development company?
Is Progression Agency a React JS development company?
What React development services do you offer?
How much does it cost to hire a React development company?
Can I hire a dedicated React developer?
Do you use Next.js?
Is React good for SEO?
Can you migrate our Angular or legacy front end to React?
Do you build the back end too?
Which hosting do you recommend for React apps?
Do you use TypeScript?
Can you build a mobile app with the same team?
How do you ensure quality?
Who owns the code?
How long does a React project take?
Where are your developers?
Do you work with startups?
Do you offer React consulting?
How do I start?
Need software built?We design, build and support custom software, web apps and SaaS platforms, with a written scope first.
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